Cricket

Yorkshire's Dom Bess guided his team to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Essex in a rollercoaster Metro Bank One-Day Cup clash at Scarborough. Chasing 244, Yorkshire encountered batting difficulties but Bess's unbeaten 53 proved crucial in securing the win.Essex's innings began with a shaky start, losing three early wickets. However, Robin Das and Luc Benkenstein steadied the ship with a 125-run partnership. Das and Benkenstein both reached half-centuries, but their efforts were undone by a collapse that saw Essex lose four wickets for five runs.Yorkshire's reply also faced early setbacks, losing two wickets inside seven overs. Shan Masood and James Wharton then shared an 84-run partnership, but Yorkshire stumbled again, losing four wickets for 21 runs. Wharton's 71 off 89 balls kept Yorkshire's hopes alive, but his dismissal left them in a precarious position.Enter Dom Bess. The all-rounder played a composed innings, guiding Yorkshire through the chase. He shared a crucial 61-run partnership with Wharton and then combined with Ben Coad for an eighth-wicket stand of 60. Bess reached his fifty with the winning hit off Ben Allison, securing a vital victory for Yorkshire.