Essex 142-5published at 16:09 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
ten Doeschate 22, Wheater 1
Jack Leach gets through his over in about four seconds.
A single from it and no real danger for the Essex batsmen.
21 overs remain.
Summary
Game ends in draw which means Essex win Bob Willis Trophy
Somerset declared on 272-7 setting Essex 237 in 80 overs
Essex's fourth domestic trophy in three years
Essex 142-5published at 16:09 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
Essex 141-5published at 16:08 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
22 overs remain
Time is ticking away for Somerset as Lewis Gregory concedes a couple off his latest over.
And the light is still really poor.
'Essex are counting down the balls now'published at 16:07 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
Varun Chopra
Essex batsman on BBC 5 Radio Live Sports ExtraEssex will be counting down the balls now and not really looking at that runs to win column.
'Somerset coaches will be proud'published at 16:04 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
Vic Marks
Ex-England spinner on BBC Radio 5 live Sports ExtraCome what may the Somerset coaches will leave here thinking we were really proud of our lads and we're really up for next season and quite rightly so.
Essex 139-5published at 16:03 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
ten Doeschate 20, Wheater 0
Another over seen off by Essex and Adam Wheater and a fourth maiden for Jack Leach.
23 overs to go. Somerset need five wickets. It's a tough ask.
Essex 139-5published at 16:00 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
24 overs remain
Six come from Lewis Gregory's over as a no-ball goes for four leg-byes. It means Essex now only need 98 for outright victory.
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Paul Carney: If this game ends because of bad light it will be farcical.
Image source, PA MediaEssex 133-5published at 15:56 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
25 overs remain
Just the single to Ryan ten Doeschate off Jack Leach's over.
Have Essex given up on the chase now with a draw good enough for the trophy?
Essex 132-5published at 15:54 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
26 overs remain
Lewis Gregory replaces Craig Overton and finds a bit of bounce. New batsman Adam Wheater edges the final ball of the over but it falls short of slip.
Essex 131-5published at 15:48 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
27 overs remain
Wicket maiden from Jack Leach who has 2-31 from his 10 overs.
WICKETpublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
Walter lbw b Leach 21 (Essex 131-5)
OUT!
Paul Walter prods forward to Jack Leach, the ball hits him on the front pad and the big left-hander is sent on his way.
Is this game back in the balance now?! Somerset need five more wickets. Essex require another 106 runs or have to survive 27 and a bit overs.
Image source, Getty ImagesEssex 131-4published at 15:46 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
28 overs remain
Maiden from Craig Overton. Essex are ticking each over off.
Essex 131-4published at 15:41 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
Target 237
Umpire Rob Bailey is taking a look at the light already and he's talking to Somerset captain Tom Abell.
The pacemen are allowed to continue for the moment and Craig Overton steps up...
Essex 131-4published at 15:39 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
29 overs remain
Jack Leach needs to warm his hands up after tea. But Paul Walter misses out on a stinking full toss as he hits it straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.
Three off the over. Essex are edging towards the title.
'Essex just need to play the ball and keep wickets there'published at 15:37 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
Vic Marks
Ex-England spinner on BBC Radio 5 live Sports ExtraIf you are Essex I don't think your are thinking we have got to win this game, you are just going to play the ball and keep wickets there, if the right ball comes along then hit it for four.
Essex 128-4published at 15:35 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
Walter 19, ten Doeschate 17
Paul Walter plays out an aggressive over from Craig Overton. Maiden. That's all Essex need to do. A draw means they are champions.
Essex 128-4published at 15:32 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
Target 237
Craig Overton gets this final session of the red-ball summer under way by striking Paul Walter on the pad. But it's high.
Essex 128-4published at 15:31 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
Walter 19, ten Doeschate 17
Thanks Adam, and what a conclusion we have coming up potentially.
Somerset will probably need some quick wickets to keep their hopes alive, but you never know.
Will Essex go for the win? 109 more needed in a minimum of 31 overs.
Postpublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
Anyway, back here at Lord's, we're almost ready for the final session of this Bob Willis Trophy final.
It's going to be a nail-biter whatever way it goes.
Somerset are out there on the boundary keen to get on with this even before the umpires are walking back out to the middle.
I'm going to "take a spell" as they say and let Gary Smee take you through to the conclusion.
Go well!
Diamonds chasing 232 at Edgbastonpublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 27 September 2020
Northern Diamonds 84-4 (18 overs) v Southern Vipers 231 (49.5 overs)
Image source, Getty ImagesIn the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final meanwhile, Southern Vipers have just taken a couple of quick wickets as they defend 231.
Diamonds made a decent start with skipper Lauren Winfield-Hill but have now been reduced to 84-4 in their pursuit of 232.
You can follow that final on the link below.
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