Walter century hunts down Foxes to send Essex top
Combative opening knock makes light work of 215-run target at Grace Road
12/06Result
33rd Match, County Championship Division One at Leicester, Jun 12-15 2026
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![Essex]( "Essex")
401 & 217/4 (45.5 ov) -
![Leicestershire]( "Leicestershire")
187 & 428 (f/o)
12/06Result
33rd Match, County Championship Division One at Leicester, Jun 12-15 2026
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![Essex]( "Essex")
401 & 217/4 (45.5 ov) -
![Leicestershire]( "Leicestershire")
187 & 428 (f/o)
Day 4
Day 3
Lewis Hill vigil keeps Leicestershire afloat as Essex eye top spot
Home side bat through day after following on to be seven down with a lead of 112
Day 2
Harmer, Bennett turn the screw as Leicestershire struggle against Essex
Kelly battles but innings defeat not out of question after follow-on is enforced
Day 1
Jordan Cox celebrates Test call-up with unbeaten 184
Essex race into the ascendancy despite being 8 for 2 after delayed start at Grace Road