DAY TWO MATCH ACTION - ESSEX V MIDDLESEX - BOB WILLIS TROPHY

DAY TWO MATCH ACTION FROM CHELMSFORD - ESSEX V MIDDLESEX

All the key match action from the second day of Middlesex's clash with South Group leaders Essex, where a fine unbeaten 83 from Adam Wheater saw the hosts hit 236 to build a 98 run first innings lead and take control of proceedings in Chelmsford. Middlesex closed on 123 for 6 to lead by just 25 runs with only 4 wickets left standing, with Max Holden top scoring with 37.