Martin Smith sees South African Simon Harmer produce yet another masterclass for Essex

June 26-29, County Ground, Chelmsford

Essex 542-3d
(Browne 221, Cook 193, Chopra 100*)
Middlesex 246 (Stirling 77, Harmer 5-77) & 193-3 (75ov)
(Compton 101*, Harmer 3-78)
Toss: Middlesex, who chose to bat Umpires: PJ Hartley, DJ Millns

Star signing: Simon Harmer has proved to be a revelation at Essex
PICTURE: TGS Photo

Simon Harmer had played just three County Championship matches before Essex extended his one-year contract by a further 24 months.
Statistically, the South African offspinner had ...