In the Rothesay County Championship match at Edgbaston, Essex bowler Sam Porter was the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets for 36 runs as Warwickshire limped to 113 for 7 before rain halted play. Porter effectively dismantled Warwickshire's top order, taking three wickets in a devastating opening spell. Despite the pressure, Sam Hain displayed grit with an unbeaten 44 runs off 93 balls, but he lost partners quickly, including Zen Malik and Jordan Thompson. The rain ultimately ended the day's play prematurely, leaving Warwickshire in a precarious position. Essex's decision to bowl first under overcast conditions proved beneficial, as they aimed to recover from a previous defeat against Somerset. The match saw changes in both teams, with Warwickshire making three adjustments and Essex debuting Zaman Akhter, who contributed with a key wicket.