Matt Critchley, Michael Pepper dig in to deliver unlikely draw for Essex
Fifth-wicket stand of 154 in 77 overs follows 45 for 4 on third evening after Yorkshire set 520 target
09/05Result
22nd Match, County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, May 9-12 2025
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![Yorkshire]( "Yorkshire")
216 & 426/6d -
![Essex]( "Essex")
123 & 273/9 (133 ov)
09/05Result
22nd Match, County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, May 9-12 2025
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![Yorkshire]( "Yorkshire")
216 & 426/6d -
![Essex]( "Essex")
123 & 273/9 (133 ov)
Day 4
Day 3
Adam Lyth 185 sets Essex an unlikely target
With 456 runs to get, Essex are staring down the barrel of back-to-back defeats when they resume on day four
Day 2
George Hill six-for leaves Essex with a mountain to climb
Hosts skittled for 123 before Adam Lyth turns screw with bat in Yorkshire's second innings
Day 1
Wharton holds fort for Yorkshire as bowlers thrive at Chelmsford
Thirteen wickets fall on opening day as Essex slump redresses balance