CRICKET SCOREBOARD

A SEAM-BOWLING masterclass from Jamie Porter kept Essex well clear at the top of Division One as sorry Somerset were routed for 109. Lancashire closed the gap at the top by completing victory over Warwickshire yesterday afternoon but Essex responded by securing a win inspired by seven wickets from Porter. They are now 36 points clear of Lancashire with four matches to go — and the sides play each other at Old Trafford next week.