Will Jacks smashes 150 to lead Surrey fightback against Essex

Will Jacks’ stunning 150 not out helped LV= Insurance County Championship leaders Surrey out of trouble and into a position of strength against Essex at the Kia Oval.

Surrey were 159 runs adrift of Essex after staggering to 112 for seven on day two and that precarious position might have been even worse had Sir Alastair Cook held on to a slip chance with Jacks on nine.

Jacks capitalised on the drop, getting support from Tom Lawes (19) and Kemar Roach (29), and exploded into action when Surrey fell nine down, thumping Simon Harmer for two sixes en route to three figures.

After an outstanding knock of 150 not out, @Wjacks9 spoke to @backandacross about the second day, his innings & the current match situation