Match Coverage

Surrey forced to retrench as their title defence gets serious
"No easy points for anyone," vows Batty after Essex make the champions work
Rain limits Essex's chance to put pressure on champions
Only 6.4 overs possible as hosts extend lead to 98 with all ten wickets standing
Surrey misplace their strut as Jamie Porter four-for puts Essex on top
Champions concede 74-run advantage on first innings after being rolled between showers
Essex sail a little rockily into uncharted territory
Gus Atkinson claims a maiden five-for to underline Surrey's strength in depth

Essex BOWLING	O	M	R	W	Econ
JA Porter	9.0	2	18	0	2
SJ Cook	11.4	1	45	1	3.85
S Snater	9.0	2	26	2	2.88
DAJ Bracewell	9.0	2	45	2	5	(1nb)
SR Harmer	13.0	9	6	2	0.46
MJJ Critchley	2.0	1	3	0	1.5

Surrey 4th innings Partnerships