- Somerset 119-4 as rain curtailed play at Lord’s
- Eddie Byrom’s unbeaten 51 keeps Somerset afloat
The Bob Willis Trophy final – a bit like big Bob’s run-up – got off to a stuttering start. Only 44 overs were possible and during that time Essex took the initiative thanks to the discipline of Jamie Porter and Sam Cook, stalwart opening bowlers, who allow few liberties.
When play was abandoned for the day Somerset were hanging on at 119 for four. Given that this is a five-day match and the forecast is improving the loss of half a day should not prevent one side from winning. Essex are the favourites to do that.
Written by Vic Marks at Lord’s
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