Somerset 204-6published at 17:04 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Lead by 168
Lovely shot by Steven Davies as he punches Simon Harmer through the covers to the boundary.
Seven off the over and Somerset go past 200.
Summary
Somerset close on 227-7 - lead by 191
Somerset opener Lammonby makes 116
Essex close on 337-8 with first-innings lead of 36
Team with best first-innings score wins trophy if game drawn
Somerset 204-6published at 17:04 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Somerset 197-6published at 17:01 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Davies 2, Overton 7
Steven Davies and Craig Overton are using all their experience to calm things down for Somerset following that clatter of wickets.
Three singles off Jamie Porter's over.
Somerset 194-6published at 16:57 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Davies 1, Overton 5
Maiden from Simon Harmer as the floodlights shine ever brighter at Lord's. In theory, 19 overs remain today.
Somerset 194-6published at 16:54 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Davies 1, Overton 5
That's what the big man can do. Jamie Porter bangs one in and Craig Overton bashes him to through mid-wicket to the fence.
Porter tightens things up for the rest of the over. Four from it.
Somerset 190-6published at 16:50 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Davies 1, Overton 1
Steven Davies and Craig Overton both get off the mark with a single in SImon Harmer's 21st over.
These two can change a game in a few overs, especially Overton. Can they take the lead past 200? It's currently 154.
Somerset 189-6published at 16:48 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Davies 1, Overton 0
Aaron Beard dives to stop one and the young Essex paceman appears to have hurt his back. On comes the physio.
Beard is hobbling off the field.
Image source, Rex FeaturesSomerset 188-6published at 16:44 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Davies 0, Overton 0
Jamie Porter has 4-44 now. What a performer he is.
Craig Overton has joined Steven Davies in the middle, both men on nought.
'The draw is disappearing'published at 16:42 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Vic Marks
Ex-England spinner on BBC Radio 5 live Sports ExtraThree wickets in the space of one run and this match has turned in Essex's favour suddenly.
It was a great catch too from Alastair Cook in this light as he had to reach a long way to his left.
Suddenly, the draw is disappearing. Somerset somehow from somewhere need to muster another 100 runs and that's looking a long way away.
WICKETpublished at 16:40 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Gregory c A Cook b Porter 1 (Somerset 188-6)
WHAT A CATCH!
Lewis Gregory nicks a beauty from Jamie Porter and Alastair Cook dives to his left and clings on at shoulder height at first slip.
Somerset are collapsing. They've lost three wickets for one run.
'Lammonby has sparkled'published at 16:37 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Vic Marks
Ex-England spinner on BBC Radio 5 live Sports ExtraIt's a terrific innings from Tom Lammonby.
Here he is at Lord's and he's sparkled, he's set the tone.
He's raised his bat there as he's gone off and it's a shame there's not more people in the ground to show their appreciation.
They've lost a couple of quick wickets, but Somerset wouldn't be anywhere near this sort of lead without that innings.
Somerset 187-5published at 16:36 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Davies 0, Gregory 0
So, Somerset have two new men at the crease - Steven Davies and Lewis Gregory. Gregory has come in above Craig Overton at seven.
WICKETpublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Lammonby lbw b Harmer 116 (Somerset 187-5)
Another twist!
Tom Lammonby is struck on the pad pushing forward by Simon Harmer and it's given out. Looked a good shout.
The 20-year-old goes for an excellent 116.
Image source, Getty ImagesWICKETpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Bartlett c Westley b Porter 5 (Somerset 187-4)
George Bartlett tries to up the rate by charging down the pitch and swatting Jamie Porter away - but it's straight to Tom Westley at mid-on.
Somerset know they need quick runs if they're going to set up a chance of victory.
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Somerset 182-3published at 16:28 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Lead by 146
Good comeback from Simon Harmer after conceding nine in his previous over. Just the single from it.
'Lammonby staying positive'published at 16:26 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Varun Chopra
Essex batsman on BBC 5 Radio Live Sports ExtraSomerset showing more intent here despite losing that wicket.
Even if they get bowled out for about 270 from here, they'll want to make sure they get that lead past 200 in an aggressive manner and Tom Lammonby's certainly continuing to try and play in that positive way.
Somerset 181-3published at 16:25 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Lammonby 110, Bartlett 5
Somerset are looking busy now as three singles come off Jamie Porter's over.
The lead is up to 145. 26 overs remain tonight, but it's very doubtful we'll get all those in with heavy cloud cover.
Somerset 178-3published at 16:22 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Lammonby 108, Bartlett 4
Couple of lovely shots as Simon Harmer concedes nine off the over.
First Tom Lammonby skips down the pitch and slots him past mid-on to the rope.
George Bartlett finishes the over by using his feet to drive the spinner for four.
Somerset 169-3published at 16:17 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Lead by 133
Jamie Porter isn't giving anything away - apart from a single to Tom Lammonby. George Bartlett was beaten all ends up by a beauty that nipped away in that over.
It's still fairly gloomy at Lord's, but dry.
Somerset 168-3published at 16:14 British Summer Time 26 September 2020
Lammonby 102, Bartlett 0
Simon Harmer is beginning to find a bit of turn. Just a single to Tom Lammonby off his 17th over.
George Bartlett is the new man in for Somerset after Eddie Byrom's dismissal.