By Bruce Talbot and Mark Baldwin
May 23-26, The Kia Oval, Kennington
Essex 217 (Pepper 75, Walter 38, N Smith 3-53, S Curran 2-32, Overton 2-29) & 195-2 (Walter 118, Elgar 60*, N Smith 2-52)
Surrey 279 (S Curran 70, Clark 54, Rajitha 5-87, Porter 2-65, Harmer 2-14)
Toss: Surrey won the toss and decided to field
Officials: Rob Bailey, Mike Burns, Peter Such
“I’ve felt in good rhythm and it was nice to be playing at the Oval again. The pitches here tend to flatten out a bit and we’ll be looking to take advantage.”
SURREY BOWLER JAMIE OVERTON
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