Kookaburra conundrum - can county cricket have too many runs?
The Kookaburra ball is machine stitched and does not maintain its shape as well as the Dukes, favoring batting over bowling due to its softening characteristics.
Essex's batting dominance was showcased when Dean Elgar, Tom Westley, and Matt Critchley scored centuries, leading the team to 508-8 declared against Surrey.