Leach leads the way as Somerset seal dominant win
Spinner takes five-for as Essex resistance is worn away on final day
20/08Result
44th Match, County Championship Division One at Taunton, Aug 20-23 2026
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![Somerset]( "Somerset")
469 & 103/2 (19.2 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
158 & 412 (f/o)
20/08Result
44th Match, County Championship Division One at Taunton, Aug 20-23 2026
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![Somerset]( "Somerset")
469 & 103/2 (19.2 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
158 & 412 (f/o)
Day 4
Day 3
Charlie Allison hundred leads Essex fightback
Visitors wipe out deficit after following on as Somerset can only manage three wickets in day
Day 2
Essex battle in follow-on as Leach, Gregory tighten Somerset's grip
Visitors face uphill battle as spinners get a grip of contest at Taunton
Day 1
Thomas, Nicholls put title-chasing Somerset in charge
New overseas signing makes 96 on debut after young opener's hundred