Highlights from the FTP match against Surrey at The Brit Oval. Please pass you mouse over an image to view the caption, or see descriptions below the gallery.
ALL IMAGES BY EMPICS
Image 1:
Essex Captain Mark Pettini led the Essex challenge after winning the toss and electing to bat
Image 2:
Pettini pulls away for more runs on his way to 144
Image 3:
Opening Partner Jason Gallian was also in stunning form with 117 as Essex rattled up 391-5
Image 4:
James Foster appeals for caught behind against Ali Brown off David Masters…
Image 5:
…and jumps for joy after having the appeal upheld