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The Independent UK
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Matthew Waite claims six as Worcestershire beat Essex for first win of season

Matthew Waite took six for 19 as Worcestershire defeated Essex at New Road (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Archive)

Matthew Waite starred with the ball as Worcestershire claimed their first win of the Rothesay County Championship season by beating Essex by 225 runs on day three at New Road.

Having been bowled out for 134 for a lead of 335, Worcestershire dismissed the visitors for 110, with seamer Waite taking a career-best six for 19, adding to his three wickets in Essex’s first innings.

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