Title contenders Essex wrapped up their victory over Hampshire at Southampton inside three days after they put the hosts in to bat. Jamie Porter did all the damage, taking five for 37 as the home side was rattled out for 120. Essex’s reply of 169 meant they had a solid lead in a low-scoring match, but when Porter worked his magic a second time, taking five for 46 to give him match figures of ten for 83, to bowl out Hampshire for 131, it was pretty much game over. Chasing 83, Essex lost four...
