Peter Siddle and Simon Harmer combine to secure innings victory
With a method that took them to the title last year, Essex earned a win in three days that lifts them out of relegation danger
29/08Result
Specsavers County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Aug 29-Sep 1 2018
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![Essex]( "Essex")
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![Hampshire]( "Hampshire")
172 & 211 (90.3 ov) (f/o)
29/08Result
Specsavers County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Aug 29-Sep 1 2018
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![Essex]( "Essex")
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![Hampshire]( "Hampshire")
172 & 211 (90.3 ov) (f/o)
Day 4
Day 3
"We're a bit scared" says Abbott as Hampshire follow-on
James Vince hauled himself off his sick bed but he could not prevent Essex from tightening their stranglehold at Chelmsford
Day 2
Dan Lawrence ends century drought as Essex find batting form
Only Kyle Abbott had much of an impact with the ball as Essex made brisk progress after the opening-day washout