Simon Harmer takes four as Essex rout Kent by an innings
Essex are now just two points behind Division One leaders Surrey, who lost to Hampshire on Sunday
Essex are now just two points behind Division One leaders Surrey, who lost to Hampshire on Sunday
3.20pm Thoroughly emphatic from the bona fide title challengers. They saw a chance to capitalise on Surrey's shock thrashing by Hampshire, and they've rushed through the breach in just 57.2 overs on the final day. Join us next time for ESPNcricinfo's county cricket pop-up comms. Who knows where we'll next strike!
MW Parkinson lbw b Critchley 10 (35m 37b 0x4 0x6) SR: 27.02
Essex are now just two points behind Division One leaders Surrey, who lost to Hampshire on Sunday
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