Westley, Pepper dig deep to rescue Essex
Hampshire thwarted by 215-run stand after making most of the running across four days
22/06Result
37th Match, County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Jun 22-25 2025
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![Essex]( "Essex")
296 & 358/6d (119 ov) -
![Hampshire]( "Hampshire")
22/06Result
37th Match, County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Jun 22-25 2025
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![Essex]( "Essex")
296 & 358/6d (119 ov) -
![Hampshire]( "Hampshire")
Day 3
Liam Dawson's allround excellence leaves Essex on the back foot
Harmer's 500th first-class wicket is scant consolation as Hampshire take command at Chelmsford
Day 2
Tilak Varma shines on Hampshire debut to give visitors upper hand
India white-ball star goes to stumps on 98 not out with Essex's total set to be comfortably overhauled
Day 1
Charlie Allison tons up again to steady Essex
Important stands with Matt Critchley and Simon Harmer prevent Hampshire taking control with ball