Match Coverage

Dean Elgar drops anchor to keep Essex in touch with leaders Surrey
Championship challengers keep the deficit to 12 points ahead of crucial meeting next week
Potts drives Durham to overshadow Pepper's landmark
Essex wicketkeeper claims share of county record but hosts face difficult final day
Essex middle order fights back after Ollie Robinson's 198
Unbeaten stand of 129 between Paul Walter and Matt Critchley keeps hosts afloat following Durham's 587
Alex Lees, Ollie Robinson tons see Durham pour runs on Essex
Opener Lees commands crease with 113 as Robinson takes bowlers on with gusto for 146 not out

Durham BOWLING	O	M	R	W	Econ
BA Raine	10.0	0	23	0	2.3
MJ Potts	19.0	6	38	2	2
CF Parkinson	21.0	5	50	0	2.38
PM Siddle	7.0	2	10	0	1.42	(1nb)
SG Borthwick	7.0	0	28	0	4	(1nb)
CN Ackermann	16.0	3	28	0	1.75
BFW de Leede	5.0	0	23	0	4.6	(2nb)

Essex 4th innings Partnerships