By ECB Reporters

April 26-29, Seat Unique Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street Durham 358 (Ackermann 112, Robinson 90, Porter 3-57, Cook 3-60) Essex 314-3 (Khushi 107, Browne 94*, Potts 1-55, Coughlin 1-58, Parkinson 1-52) Toss: Durham, who elected to bat. Officials: Rob White, David Millns, Will Smith There was a bit in it with the new ball but once you got through the first session it became slightly easier. COLIN ACKERMANN, DURHAM BATTER DAY ONE COLIN ACKERMANN made his first century for Durham as the home side shared the spoils with Essex on day one. The former Leicestershire ...