June 30-July 3, The Oval, Kennington
Surrey v Essex
Toss: Essex, who elected to field
TOM LAWES was Surrey’s last day hero with 4-26 as they bowled out Essex for 215 to complete a 145run victory over their nearest rivals and increase their lead at the top of the Division One table.
Dean Elgar scored a typically defiant 60 but Surrey’s quicker bowlers chipped away relentlessly once morning rain had cleared, with 21-yearold tyro Lawes first taking two wickets in successive balls and then returning after tea to break further Essex resistance from Paul Walter (56) and M...