Leicestershire face points deduction as Warwickshire go top

Warwickshire moved into the Division One lead at Chelmsford, but it cost them nine wickets. Ethan Bamber took six for 26 as Essex were rolled for 134, and Warwickshire closed with a 17-run advantage.

Leicestershire's pitch report is still sitting with the Cricket Regulator, leaving them on the brink of a points deduction. They reached 148 for seven against Hampshire, who were bowled out for 214 at Grace Road.

Nottinghamshire pushed past Sussex at Hove, a ninth-wicket stand of 74 giving them a batting point. Brett Hutton's 59 held the innings together while 123 wickets fell across the round.