Tea at Chelmsfordpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 30 April 2022
Essex 193 & 69-3 v Northants 390
So far, Northamptonshire's decision to enforce the follow-on has been justified, with Essex three wickets down second time around.
Nick Browne and Sir Alastair Cook began well with an opening stand of 41, but both are now back in the pavilion, along with Tom Westley.
Paul Walter (8) and Matt Critchley (1) are the not-out batters, with Essex still 128 behind.