FORMER Middlesex player Chris Wright ended their hopes of a first victory of the season in Division 2 of the County Championship as he guided Essex to a two-wicket win at Chelmsford this afternoon.
SHAUN UDAL took three late wickets to put Middlesex on the verge of victory going into the final day of their County Championship Division 2 match at Essex.
Essex (207 & 123-5) need 176 runs to beat Middlesex (302 & 203)
MIDDLESEX moved to within touching distance of securing victory with Essex needing 176 runs to win on the final day at Chelmsford and only five wickets spare to do it.