NINE WICKETS needed on final day as Durham remain in control | HIGHLIGHTS v Essex day 3 

Paul Walter and Matt Critchley dug Essex out of trouble on day two of their Vitality County Championship run-fest with Durham.
Durham’s fast bowling attack had restricted the hosts to 120 for four in response to 587, but Walter struck 80 not out and Critchley unbeaten 51.
The duo put on 129 for the fifth wicket to close the day on 249 for four.
Earlier, Ollie Robinson had done his England Test hopes no harm with a flawless 198 as Durham secured maximum batting points in their title charge.
Durham, resuming on 445 for four, continued to drown Essex’s attack in runs - as they smashed 142 runs in 26 morning overs before they were bowled out - with maximum batting points pocketed.

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