Essex Batsmen Shine in County Championship Against Struggling Bears under the Sun
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ToggleThe Imperious Double-Century Stand by Westley and Lawrence Puts Essex Firmly In Control Against Warwickshire
In an electrifying match between the two teams, England batters past and present, Tom Westley and Dan Lawrence both hit centuries to push Essex into a dominant position over Warwickshire.
An Elegant Display of Stroke-Play By Dan Lawrence
Dan Lawrence was only allowed to play after receiving permission from England cricket board on the condition that he would be ready for Wednesday’s second Ashes test. However, he did not let this dampen his spirits as he played an immaculate innings of 152 runs. This was his second century of the season where he displayed elegant stroke-play along with Westley, forging an incredible partnership of 227 runs in just 59 overs.
A Sweaty Day for Warwickshire Under Floppy Sun Hats
Winning the toss on a green-tinged Chelmsford wicket used earlier for a one-day international between Bangladesh and Ireland proved vital for Tom Westley’s team. He consigned Warwickshire under floppy sun hats in the field who were missing injured spinner Danny Briggs but had drafted in England spinner Dom Bess on loan from Yorkshire along with Jake Lintott.