Ben Foakes

Ben Foakes produced a resolute, unbeaten 120 to steer Surrey away from the relegation places as they drew with Essex on the final day at Chelmsford. A gritty team effort with the bat ultimately denied the hosts a fifth victory of the season.

Ben Foakes struck an unbeaten 128 as Surrey recovered magnificently from 65-6 to post 328 all out on the opening day of their County Championship clash with Warwickshire.