County Championship: Nick Browne's 116 not out gives Essex the edge at Derby
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Nick Browne has made 843 runs in the Championship this summer
Specsavers County Championship Division One, Derby, day one |
Essex 291-4: Browne 116*, Westley 72; Milnes 2-48 |
Derbyshire: Yet to bat |
Essex 2 pts, Derbyshire 1 pt |
Essex opener Nick Browne hit an unbeaten century as the Division Two leaders enjoyed a fine opening day with the bat at Derbyshire.
Browne lasted 282 balls for his 116 to help Essex reach 291-4 at stumps.
The 25-year-old put on 128 for the second wicket with Tom Westley before he edged Matt Critchley behind for 72.
All-rounder Ravi Bopara also made 44, with Essex captain Ryan ten Doeschate set to resume with Browne on day two unbeaten on 15.
- Published15 May 2018
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