Somerset secures decisive victory over Essex with Overton's career-best 141

Somerset sealed a commanding 10-wicket victory over Essex at Chelmsford, thanks in part to Craig Overton's impressive 141. The visitors started strong, with Overton's career-best score putting them in a favorable position. Essex, resuming at 131 for three, struggled to regain momentum after losing key batters Matt Critchley and Paul Walter in quick succession, ultimately dismissed for 245. Somerset required only 47 runs to win, which injury substitute Archie Vaughan swiftly achieved, scoring 41 and hitting two sixes. Elsewhere, Durham dominated Gloucestershire by an innings and 225 runs, while Worcestershire beat Middlesex by 57 runs at Lord's. Nottinghamshire aims to complete victory over Glamorgan, needing eight wickets on the final day, and Sussex requires 94 runs to beat Warwickshire with five wickets remaining.