Northamptonshire were bowled out for just 81 on day one and Essex made 170 in response. Essex then bowled Northamptonshire out for just 45 on day two, wrapping up the victory inside four sessions and breaking a record in the process. Northamptonshire's second innings lasted just 18.2 overs and the match is the shortest completed four-day County Championship game in history. Speaking to BBC Essex, the county's stand-in skipper Dan Lawrence said: "We didn't feel great taking a photo next to the Division Two winners board. Speaking after their defeat to Essex, Sadler said: "It is a shame that Rips' last game ended like that.

Source: Daily Mirror September 22, 2021 17:37 UTC