Notes
--> Northamptonshire score at 130 overs in the first innings was 575-6
--> Essex score at 130 overs in the first innings was 422-7
--> MEK Hussey (1) 100 in 144 balls, 182 minutes with 16 fours
--> AL Penberthy (1) passed 6500 runs in First-Class Matches when he reached 36
--> DDJ Robinson (1) passed 5500 runs in First-Class Matches when he reached 23
--> A Habib (1) passed 6000 runs in First-Class Matches when he reached 70
--> A Flower (1) 100 in 225 balls, 316 minutes with 13 fours
--> RS Bopara made his debut in First-Class Matches
--> ZK Sharif achieved his best innings bowling analysis in First-Class Matches when he dismissed MEK Hussey in the Northamptonshire first innings (previous best was 0-23)
--> JP Stephenson reached 350 wickets in First-Class Matches when he dismissed TMB Bailey, his 1st wicket in the Northamptonshire second innings
