Dean Elgar marked the end of his stint with Essex by scoring a century in the latest County Championship match.

Essex Forced To Follow On

Essex were asked to bat again after falling short in their first innings. The team found themselves in a difficult position on day three.

Dean Elgar produced his final significant contribution by reaching three figures before the innings concluded.

Glamorgan Maintain Control

Glamorgan continued to hold the upper hand even though they had to put in extra effort to claim wickets. The visitors stayed comfortably ahead after the third day of play.

The bowlers from Glamorgan faced a tougher task than expected yet managed to keep Essex under pressure throughout the day.

Dean Elgar’s knock provided some resistance as Essex battled in their second innings.

• Dean Elgar scored one century in the match
• Essex were made to follow on
• Glamorgan remained on top after day three

The match situation left Glamorgan in a strong position heading into the final day despite the additional work required to dismiss the Essex batting line-up.

Fans following the game noted how Elgar’s innings stood out during a challenging day for the home side.