Glamorgan v Essex: Panesar spins Essex closer to victory

Spinner Monty Panesar caused big problems for Glamorgan and has now taken 10 wickets for Essex in the match

Monty Panesar's fine bowling helped Essex close in on victory at stumps on day three against hosts Glamorgan.

Resuming on 131-5, Essex made 222 all out, thanks to half-centuries from Ryan ten Doeschate (63no) and Greg Smith (58), setting Glamorgan 348 to win.

The hosts' two openers both fell to Panesar (5-90), the spinner taking himself up to 10 wickets for the match as Glamorgan slipped to 145-7.

However, Graham Wagg (64no) dug deep to take the hosts to 237-8 at the close.

Essex now need just two more wickets to win the match, while Glamorgan require a further 111 runs.

A win would keep Essex's hopes of promotion to Division One alive.