Surrey set Essex a formidable 361 to win the top-of-the-table County Championship clash at the Kia Oval.
Ryan Patel’s brilliant 107 built on Jamie Smith’s classy 70 and enabled Surrey to set Essex a formidable 361 to win the top-of-the-table County Championship clash at the Kia Oval.
Patel thumped paceman Shane Snater for two legside sixes and hit Simon Harmer’s off-spin into the Bedser Stand during a 125-ball knock as Surrey made 278 in their second innings. Smith’s opening day 100 did much to take Surrey to 262 in their first innings and, resuming on 11, the player selected at the weekend to be England’s new Test wicketkeeper again showed his sublime stroke-making.
Smith moved smoothly past fifty, despite seeing Foakes fall for 13 when he edged Snater and was smartly held above his head at second slip by Harmer.Smith greeted left-arm seamer Paul Walter’s first ball by pulling it straight to deep square-leg.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
County Championship: Surrey on top against Essex on day twoSurrey gain a handy first-innings lead of 82 against Essex before closing day two 126 runs ahead.
Read more »
County Championship: Surrey stay on course for win despite Worcestershire rallyWorcestershire close on 207-5 second time around against champions Surrey, still trailing by 71 runs with only five wickets intact.
Read more »
Vitality County Championship leaders Surrey on top against WorcestershireIn Division Two Yorkshire wrapped up victory inside three days at Scarborough.
Read more »
Vitality County Championship leaders Surrey on top against WorcestershireIn Division Two Yorkshire wrapped up victory inside three days at Scarborough.
Read more »
County Championship: Surrey beat Worcestershire by an inningsJordan Clark takes 5-65 as leaders Surrey beat Worcestershire by an innings for their fifth victory of the season.
Read more »
County Championship: Durham dominate Essex with Ollie Robinson & Alex Lees tonsAlex Lees and Ollie Robinson score contrasting centuries as Durham pile up the runs on day one of their County Championship game at Essex.
Read more »