Ryan ten Doeschate digs in to seal another Essex title in Bob Willis Trophy final
Somerset fell short again as Essex batted out 80.3 over to claim the trophy on first-innings lead
23/09Result
Final, Bob Willis Trophy at London, Sep 23-27 2020
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![Somerset]( "Somerset")
301 (102/120 ov) & 272/7d (76 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
337/8 (120/120 ov) & 179/6 (80.3 ov, target 237)
23/09Result
Final, Bob Willis Trophy at London, Sep 23-27 2020
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![Somerset]( "Somerset")
301 (102/120 ov) & 272/7d (76 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
337/8 (120/120 ov) & 179/6 (80.3 ov, target 237)
Day 5
Day 4
Tom Lammonby makes his mark but Essex maintain edge in light of cold day
Jamie Porter and Simon Harmer revive Essex after they gain vital first-innings lead
Day 3
Alastair Cook rolls back the years for Essex with final-seizing century
Somerset seam attack given lesson in durability from former England opener
Day 2
Somerset take charge at Lord's through Eddie Byrom hundred
Eddie Byrom's first century against county opposition led Somerset to 301 all out at Lord's
Day 1
Eddie Byrom resists for Somerset as autumn weather seizes the day
Essex seamers thrive in challenging conditions as Lord's stages first first-class match of season
Others
Alastair Cook: 'While the sun's shining and I'm enjoying it, I want to continue'
Former England captain in no rush to call time on successful spell in autumn of career
Lingering snapshots of summer will carry cricket's family through an uncertain winter
Bob Willis Trophy has provided moments of normality in an unfamiliar world
Tom Lammonby seizes unexpected chance with record-breaking first impression
Young batsman seizes chance after spate of senior absences at Taunton
Essex captain Tom Westley issues apology after beer poured on Muslim player
Westley said squad were "disappointed" they let the incident happen
Eddie Byrom revels in 'career-best day' as Somerset edge into ascendancy
Sam Cook five-for keeps Essex in the hunt for trophy despite key century on second day
Does Graham Gooch still hold the record for the most runs scored in a single Test?
Also: what is the highest total on the first day of any Test?
Westley takes pride in 'massive' Essex victory as Bob Willis Trophy adds to red-ball legacy
Captain endures nerve-wracking final day as county claims yet another first-class trophy
Rod Bransgrove warns against 'knee-jerk' reforms to County Championship structure
Hampshire chairman says sanctity of first-class format must be protected for future seasons
Jamie Porter puts England snub on back-burner as more Essex glory beckons
Seamer targets fourth first-class trophy in five seasons in Bob Willis Final at Lord's
'I'm trying to be the best Jack Leach I can be'
Spinner prepared for Bob Willis Trophy final showdown after working on his game in lockdown
Bob Willis Final to miss out on TV coverage
Scheduling clash and building works contrive to leave marquee contest as online-only event
Cream rises to the top as Bob Willis Trophy gets a final to savour
Essex and Somerset prepare to do battle for the one-off Bob Willis Trophy final at Lord's
Bob Willis Trophy
| Central Group | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | D | PT | NRR |
| SOM | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 97 | -1.344 |
| WORCS | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 74 | -5.449 |
| WARKS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 53 | -0.65 |
| NHNTS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 49 | 10.777 |
| GLOUC | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 0.469 |
| GLAM | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 43 | 2.234 |
| North Group | ||||||
| Team | M | W | L | D | PT | NRR |
| YORKS | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 87 | -2.187 |
| DERBS | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 74 | -2.499 |
| LANCS | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 66 | -1.76 |
| NOTTS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 59 | 4.033 |
| LEICS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 49 | -0.343 |
| DURH | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 41 | 1.368 |
| South Group | ||||||
| Team | M | W | L | D | PT | NRR |
| ESSEX | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 90 | -5.678 |
| KENT | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 82 | 0.74 |
| MIDDX | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 62 | -0.571 |
| HANTS | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 57 | -1.208 |
| SUR | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 36 | -1.207 |
| SUSS | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 3.569 |