The Benson and Hedges Cup Final Essex v Middlesex
Two of the most successful teams in the country meet in what's sure to be a very competitive final.
MIDDLESEX, the county champions captained this season by Mike Gatting , have an all-round strength which, together with home advantage, may prove decisive. In Cowans, Daniel, Emburey and Edmonds they possess an international attack which has proved almost irresistible this season. ESSEX, who won the cup in 1979, are captained by experienced Keith Fletcher and with Graham Gooch and Ken McEwan in good form this year they have the batsmen who can dominate this 55-overs-a-side final.
PETER WEST introduces this afternoon's play from Lord's. Commentators
RICHIE BENAUD , JIM LAKER
TOM GRAVENEY , IAN BOTHAM
TV presentation NICK hunter, BILL TAYLOR