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)
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Yorkshire , elected to bat first
Season
Hours of play (local time)
11.00 start, Lunch 13.00-13.40, Tea 15.40-16.00, Close 18.00
Match days
9,10,11,12 May 2025 (4-day match)
Match Referee
Points
Essex 11, Yorkshire 11
Scorecard Summary
YORKSHIRE 216 (77.5 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Adam Lyth58 (148)
- James Wharton*63 (145)
- Jamie Porter2/30 (14)
- Matt Critchley4/49 (13.5)
ESSEX 123 (60.4 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Tom Westley26 (89)
- Michael Pepper30 (57)
- Ben Coad3/20 (18)
- George Hill6/51 (17.4)
YORKSHIRE 426/6d (115.2 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Adam Lyth185 (287)
- Jonny Bairstow79 (74)
- Matt Critchley2/98 (17.2)
- Noah Thain3/96 (18)
ESSEX 273/9 (133 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Michael Pepper68 (229)
- Matt Critchley75 (246)
- Jack White4/43 (24)
- George Hill3/31 (20)
Match Coverage
All Match NewsMatt 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
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
George Hill six-for leaves Essex with a mountain to climb
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Wharton holds fort for Yorkshire as bowlers thrive at Chelmsford
Thirteen wickets fall on opening day as Essex slump redresses balance
