Essex celebrated after taking the title at the Riverside

Essex clinched their second straight one-day league title despite a six-wicket defeat to Durham.

The Eagles' Pro40 crown was confirmed as rivals Sussex slipped to defeat against Notts at Trent Bridge.

Phil Mustard's career-best 84 in an opening stand of 152 from 29 overs with Jimmy Maher (70) was not enough to save the Dynamos from relegation.

Essex were in trouble at 12-3 in the sixth over before Andy Flower saved face with an innings of 81.

Durham's relegation was certain after Lancashire, who went into the final weekend third-from-bottom, beat Glamorgan at Old Trafford.

Captain Ronnie Irani expressed pride in his Essex side, saying: "Durham outplayed us but we've had a great season.

"We've played well in all forms of one-day cricket this year and I think we deserve some silverware.

"I'm proud of my boys. We've got one or two guys representing England and I hope one or two will do in the future.