for Gregorypublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Somerset 277-7
Bosh! Lewis Gregory introduces himself to Sam Cook with a mighty heave over mid-wicket for six. Big fan of that.
Image source, Rex FeaturesSummary
Somerset bowled out for 301
Byrom makes 117, Overton 66
Sam Cook claims 5-76
Somerset lose last five wickets for 35
for Gregorypublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Image source, Rex FeaturesSomerset 271-7published at 17:07 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Gregory 1, Davey 0
This game is back in the balance after Craig Overton and Eddie Byrom both went in the space of nine balls.
Can Essex keep Somerset to under 300? Josh Davey has joined Lewis Gregory in the middle as Jamie Porter concedes a single off his over.
WICKETpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Byrom lbw b S Cook 117 (Somerset 270-7)
Image source, Rex FeaturesAnd another! It's the big wicket of Eddie Byrom.
Sam Cook pins him lbw from around the wicket and the left-hander is on his way for a magnificent 117.
Essex are right back in this.
Somerset 266-6published at 16:58 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Byrom 113, Gregory 0
And that ends a successful over for Jamie Porter.
Lewis Gregory is the new man in for Somerset.
'The umpire didn't have to think for long'published at 16:57 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Vic Marks
Ex-England spinner on BBC Radio 5 live Sports ExtraThe new ball must have moved a shade, he was half forward but you get the impression it hit him well below the knee roll and the umpire didn't have to think for long before raising his finger.
A very valuable innings.
WICKETpublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Overton lbw b Porter 66 (Somerset 266-6)
Image source, Getty ImagesBREAKTHROUGH WITH THE NEW BALL!
It's taken Jamie Porter just four deliveries. The Essex paceman rattles one into the pads of Craig Overton and it hits him in front. Up goes the finger.
It ends a superb sixth-wicket stand of 127 with Eddie Byrom.
'Overton reined himself in'published at 16:53 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Vic Marks
Ex-England spinner on BBC Radio 5 live Sports ExtraIt's been a measured innings from Craig Overton, he can play in a very aggressive manner, he likes to hit the ball.
He has reined himself in a bit, playing one or two good shots but he's bit his tongue and is taking his time.
It's been a proper all-rounder innings.
New ballpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Somerset 266-5
Essex seamer Jamie Porter will take the new cherry. Can he make the breakthrough?
Somerset 266-5published at 16:51 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Byrom 113, Overton 66
New ball time! It comes after a fine over from Paul Walter who beats the bat of Eddie Byrom three times.
But the Somerset century-maker is still there. The left-hander has spent exactly five hours at the crease.
Image source, Getty ImagesSomerset 264-5published at 16:47 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Harmer 19-5-36-0
Maiden from Simon Harmer. Everyone's waiting for the new ball. Essex can take it after this next over.
Jamie Porter is warming up.
Somerset 264-5published at 16:44 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Byrom 112, Overton 65
The new ball is available in two overs. Can it inspire Essex?
Three singles come off Paul Walter's latest over.
Evening sunshinepublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Somerset 261-5
Hello, the sun's out at Lord's! Very hazy, but there are definitely a few shadows appearing at this famous old ground.
Somerset 261-5published at 16:40 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Byrom 111, Overton 63
Just the single to Craig Overton off Simon Harmer's 18th over. The Essex spinner is still wicketless. Not something that's been said much this summer.
Somerset 260-5published at 16:38 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Byrom 111, Overton 62
Left-arm seamer Paul Walter charges in from the Nursery End and concedes three singles. Batting continues to look fairly easy.
Somerset 257-5published at 16:35 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Byrom 110, Overton 60
Image source, Getty ImagesA good over to get things back under way by Simon Harmer.
A couple of singles and a shout for lbw against Eddie Byrom with the final ball... a bit high maybe?
Somerset 255-5published at 16:31 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Byrom 109, Overton 59
Okay, they're ready to go again.
Eddie Byrom and Craig Overton are the men in the middle for Somerset - their stand worth 116.
Simon Harmer will bowl for Essex under cloudy skies at Lord's.
Postpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Somerset 255-5 v Essex - restart at 16:30 BST
There will be 23 overs remaining in the day. Whether the light holds to get those in is another matter.
35 have been lost today.
Postpublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Somerset 255-5 v Essex - restart at 16:30 BST
With Somerset's first innings likely to go into a third day, it's a good job they extended this final to five days.
The forecast up until Sunday in the capital is fairly decent too. We really could be in for a cracking conclusion to this shortened red-ball season.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 16:17 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
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Mike. T: Really enjoyed listening to Ravi Bopara. Listening to a current pro cover all sorts of subjects within cricket has given genuine insight that you don't receive from other commentators... great stuff.
Play to restart at 16:30 BSTpublished at 16:14 British Summer Time 24 September 2020
Somerset 255-5 v Essex - rain delay
I told you the Lord's drainage was good! Back under way in 15 minutes. Incredible.