da pixbet： Paul Horton made a fine century and James Anderson continued his superb returnto the Lancashire line-up with two second-innings wickets as the Red Rose tookcontrol against Essex at Chelmsford
da dobrowin： 22-Apr-2010
ScorecardPaul Horton stood firm with wickets fell around him to record his ninth first-class hundred•Getty Images
Paul Horton made a fine century and James Anderson continued his superb returnto the Lancashire line-up with two second-innings wickets as the visitors tookcontrol against Essex at Chelmsford.Resuming on 83 for 3 after Anderson’s six wickets had helped dismiss thehosts for 176, Lancashire reached 312 on the back of Horton’s 123.England paceman Anderson was soon adding to his list of victims after Essexembarked upon their second innings, removing Billy Godleman and John Maunderslbw in his first six overs – and before Essex closed on 46 for 2, he looked to havedismissed Jake Mickleburgh as well.The Essex youngster was given out by umpire Peter Willey as Anderson raced downthe wicket to take what he believed was a return catch.Mickleburgh, looking back and obviously unhappy, was halfway to the pavilionwhen he was called back after Willey and his colleague Nigel Llong, standing atsquare leg, conferred. It was ruled that the ball had come off the batsman’s helmet and he continued his innings to keep Alastair Cook company until the end.Much now will depend on Cook if Essex are to take the match into a final dayand make a fight of it. The England opener will resume on 29 fully aware of thehuge burden resting upon his shoulders.Lancashire’s innings was earlier built around Horton, who resisted for justover six hours before being the last man out. It was a largely patient innings that contained the occasional flourish – with 14 boundaries – and was brought to an end when he was caught behind by James Foster to provide Chris Wright with his third wicket.Horton’s major support came from Steve Croft, the pair adding 130 in 38 oversfor the sixth wicket. Croft’s share was 56, containing eight fours, before his defences were breached by Ryan ten Doeschate.But it was David Masters who emerged as Essex’s most successful bowler. Thepaceman finished with 4 for 81 from 29 overs and with a little bit more luckcould have reaped greater reward. He certainly beat the bat more than his colleagues, but young fast bowler Maurice Chambers also displayed a fair amount of hostility while picking up 2 for 58 from 23 overs. Essex go into the third day still requiring a further 90 to clear the arrears.
