Match Details
Players per side
12(11batting, 11 fielding)
Toss
Worcestershire 2nd XI , elected to field first
Season
Match days
21,22,23 July 2025 (4-day match)
Points
Worcestershire 2nd XI 24, Essex 2nd XI 4
A gutsy fight from England's lower order took the match into the afternoon session of the final day, but Australia held their nerve
Australia spinner in doubt for Boxing Day Test after limping off on final morning
Australian captain's return from back stress injury is nothing short of remarkable
West Indies still trail by 194 and Hope and Roach may not be available to bat
Opener made a fighting 85, but conceded his team had been outplayed