Sunday promised drama and intrigue but failed to deliver on either. But perhaps that was the best reflection of another year and another Essex triumph.
Their victory in the inaugural Bob Willis Trophy came through a draw chiselled out against Somerset. As per the rules for this Lord's final, the winner in the event of a stalemate would be decided on the first innings lead, which Essex claimed by 36 runs thanks to an imperious 172 from Sir Alastair Cook on day three.
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