County Championship: Essex's Matt Quinn claims 7-61 against Gloucestershire
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| Specsavers County Championship Division Two, Cheltenham, day one |
| Gloucestershire 218-8: Roderick 61, Miles 45*; Quinn 7-61 |
| Essex: Yet to bat |
| Gloucestershire 1 pt, Essex 2 pts |
| Scorecard |
Essex paceman Matt Quinn took 7-61, his first ever five-wicket haul, to put the Division Two leaders in a strong position against Gloucestershire.
The hosts were well set on 98-1 on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival when rain arrived just before lunch.
After play resumed at 15:05 BST, Quinn claimed the next seven wickets, including skipper Gareth Roderick for 61 as Gloucestershire closed on 218-8.
Young pace bowler Craig Miles was unbeaten on 45 at stumps.
