Essex and Surrey played to a draw in a thrilling Rothesay County Championship match, with Essex finishing at 302 for 2 declared. Notable performances included centuries from Tom Westley (136) and Dean Elgar (107*), while Surrey's Dan Lawrence and Dom Sibley also contributed with centuries in their first innings.

• 01Essex declared at 302 for 2 in their second innings, leading by 239 runs.
• 02Tom Westley scored 136 runs, marking his 33rd first-class century.
• 03Dean Elgar remained unbeaten on 107, achieving his 55th first-class hundred.
• 04Surrey's first innings included contributions from Dan Lawrence and Dom Sibley, both scoring centuries.
• 05The match saw a record attendance of over 15,000 spectators at The Oval.

The match's high attendance and competitive play could boost interest and attendance in future county matches.