Essex vs Leics, at Chelmsford, , Aug 12 1999 - Match Result

Warwickshire Bears remain top of the NUL after Shaun Pollock's all-round excellence secured an 85-run victory over Notts Outlaws

Apart from the fixture between Glamorgan Dragons and Kent Spitfires who managed to get a truncated game played, the entire Norwich Union League programme fell foul of the weather

Glamorgan Dragons breathed new fire into their Norwich Union title hopes, moving back into second place with a 22-run win (Duckworth-Lewis method) over leaders Worcestershire Royals in a rain-affected Division One match at New Road.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks' promotion hopes were dealt a blow as Essex Eagles secured a four-wicket victory at Colchester in division two of the Norwich Union League