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

  1. Essex 30-2published at 11:50 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Target 237

    Somerset are all over Essex now.

    New batsman Dan Lawrence tries to drive Craig Overton but gets an edge which flies past the slips and down to the boundary.

    It ends a wicket-taking over for the big all-rounder.

  2. 'The game continues to tantalise'published at 11:48 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Vic Marks
    Ex-England spinner on BBC Radio 5 live Sports Extra

    Westley is a big wicket.

    The game continues to tantalise.

  3. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 11:46 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Westley lbw b Overton 0 (Essex 25-2)

    GONE!

    Somerset are right in this game! Tom Westley is smacked on the pad by a full Craig Overton delivery and up goes the finger. A little high maybe, but the Essex captain has to go.

    Essex are wobbling.

    Craig OvertonImage source, Getty Images
  4. Essex 25-1published at 11:45 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Target 237

    Plenty of chatter from the Somerset fielders as Lewis Gregory completes a successful over.

  5. Essex 25-1published at 11:43 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Cook 12, Westley 0

    Essex captain Tom Westley comes in at three as the floodlights begin to flicker on. Tough batting conditions at Lord's.

  6. 'Just what Somerset needed'published at 11:43 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Vic Marks
    Ex-England spinner on BBC Radio 5 live Sports Extra

    That's just what Somerset needed.

    The game takes another little twist.

  7. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Browne c Abell b Gregory 13 (Essex 25-1)

    There's the breakthrough Somerset wanted!

    Lewis Gregory picks up a wicket with just his second ball as Nick Browne pushes forward, edges, and Tom Abell hangs onto a sharp low catch at third slip.

    Gregory, who took 6-72 in the first innings, has the golden arm.

    Nick Browne wicketImage source, Getty Images
  8. Essex 24-0published at 11:39 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Target 237

    Maiden from Craig Overton. Solid start this from Essex.

  9. Postpublished at 11:37 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Adam Williams
    BBC Sport at Lord's

    No scoreboardImage source, BBC Sport

    A first-world problem of epic proportions currently going on here for the assembled members of the media.

    We have two non-functioning scoreboards at present in the ground at the Nursery End and only one that is still working - right above our heads in the Allen Stand.

    The MCC are on the case we're told. Maybe someone hasn't paid the last electricity bill?

  10. Essex 24-0published at 11:35 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Essex need 213 more to win

    Handsome batting from Alastair Cook as he caresses a Josh Davey half-volley through the covers.

    Davey then tightens things up and Cook defends stoutly.

    Alastair CookImage source, Getty Images
  11. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Tweet using #bbccricket

    Jim Dale: Nick Browne is like the Marvan Atapattu of county cricket. You can get him cheaply or he gets a daddy 100. Hopefully it'll be nearer the latter today.

  12. Essex 20-0published at 11:31 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Browne 13, Cook 7

    Craig Overton is cranking things up. The big paceman digs one in to Nick Browne who gets into an awkward position and the ball strikes him on the shoulder.

    Plenty of stares towards the batsman from Overton.

  13. 'Essex will have been relaxed this morning'published at 11:27 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Varun Chopra
    Essex batsman on BBC 5 Radio Live Sports Extra

    Essex will have been fairly relaxed and confident this morning, the team talk would of been about one or two guys standing up and taking responsibility.

  14. Essex 19-0published at 11:26 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Target 237

    Josh Davey is causing Alastair Cook a few problems.

    The Somerset seamer nips one away from the left-hander and Cook then gets an inside edge for a single.

    A couple more singles to Cook and Nick Browne keep Essex ticking along.

  15. Essex 16-0published at 11:22 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Browne 12, Cook 4

    Alastair Cook Nick BrowneImage source, Rex Features

    Essex are dealing in boundaries!

    Nick Browne clips Craig Overton off his toes through mid-wicket and follows it up with another boundary - straight down the ground. Lovely batting.

  16. 'Somerset need at least two wickets with the new ball'published at 11:20 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Varun Chopra
    Essex batsman on BBC 5 Radio Live Sports Extra

    Somerset have to strike with this new ball, they have to get at least two wickets to put themselves in a good position to bowl Essex out.

  17. Vipers make strong start in Rachael Heyhoe-Flint finalpublished at 11:19 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Southern Vipers 53-0 (13 overs) v Northern Diamonds

    Georgia AdamsImage source, Getty Images

    A quick reminder this isn't the only final taking place today.

    At Edgbaston, it's the inaugural Rachael Heyhoe-Flint final between Southern Vipers and Northern Diamonds.

    Vipers were put into bat earlier and so far, have made it past 50 unscathed.

    Georgia Adams leading the way with 43 not out.

    You can follow all that here with live radio commentary and text updates.

  18. Essex 8-0published at 11:18 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Browne 4, Cook 4

    That may be the shot of the match!

    Alastair Cook pumps Josh Davey through mid-on with the straightest of bats.

    But next ball the former England captain is beaten by a beauty. Four from the over.

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Tweet using #bbccricket

    Jay Morais: So it all comes to this last day of The Bob Willis Competition! Somerset & Essex the 2 best teams for sure. Essex favourites as they have 2 ways to win. But this Somerset bowling attack can do this! Got to get Cook early. Zumerset la la la :)

  20. Essex 4-0published at 11:14 British Summer Time 27 September 2020

    Browne 4, Cook 0

    Four streaky runs off Craig Overton's first over. Overton looks fired up.