Notes
--> TH Clark (1) passed 1000 runs in First-Class Matches when he reached 3
--> DF Cox (1) equalled his previous highest First-Class Matches score of 10
--> GJ Whittaker (2) passed 3000 runs in First-Class Matches when he reached 66
--> WS Surridge reached 250 wickets in First-Class Matches when taking his 1st wicket in the Essex first innings
--> JC Laker reached 50 wickets in First-Class Matches for the season when taking his 2nd wicket in the Essex second innings
--> JC Laker reached 600 wickets in First-Class Matches when taking his 1st wicket in the Essex second innings