THRILLING run-fest as Roy, Pope, Philippe, Topley & Lawrence shine | Essex v Surrey Highlights Jason Roy, Josh Philippe and Ollie Pope lit up Chelmsford with explosive half-centuries as Surrey posted a massive 240/4, their fourth-highest T20 total ever, to secure a thrilling victory over Essex in the Vitality Blast. Roy smashed 65, Philippe blasted 61 from 30 balls, and Pope struck a classy 59, including 10 boundaries, as Surrey dominated from start to finish with the bat. A 102-run partnership between Philippe and Pope helped Surrey finish strongly with 87 runs from the final five overs. Essex launched a sensational chase led by Paul Walter's breathtaking 78 from just 30 balls, threatening one of the competition's greatest run chases. However, Surrey fought back through Reece Topley (3/28) and Dan Lawrence (3/28), who shared six crucial wickets to halt Essex's momentum. Despite late fireworks from Shane Snater and Zum Akhter, Essex fell seven runs short, giving Surrey their third ...