T20 Blast 2026 | 31-May-2026 08:30 PM | County Ground Chelmsford
DERBY 173/10 (20)
ESS 179/5 (19.4)
Essex won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Allison* | 67 | 49 | 6 | 3 | 136.73 |
| Simon Harmer | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Potts* | 3.4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 6.27 |
| Ben Aitchison | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.33 |
Last Wicket:Matthew Critchley c Nick Potts b Aitchison 37(21) - 167/5 in 18.5 ov.
Essex vs Derbyshire
Derbyshire — Innings 1 (173/10 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aneurin Donald (c) (wk) c Michael Pepper b Snater | 20 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 166.67 | |
| Martin Andersson b Zaman Akhter | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 200 | |
| Caleb Jewell c Snater b Mulder | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 100 | |
| Wayne Madsen b Zaman Akhter | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 | |
| Matthew Montgomery c Snater b Harmer | 50 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 166.67 | |
| Ross Whiteley st Michael Pepper b Harmer | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 150 | |
| Amrit Basra c Paul Walter b Charlie Bennett | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Nick Potts c Charlie Bennett b Mulder | 35 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 159.09 | |
| Ben Aitchison b Snater | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 114.29 | |
| Akif Javed not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Jack Morley run out (Michael Pepper) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 173 | 10 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
| Charlie Bennett | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 12.5 |
| Zaman Akhter | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 3 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 7.7 |
| Simon Harmer | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Matthew Critchley | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Aneurin Donald & Andersson | 28 | 15 |
| Caleb Jewell & Andersson | 10 | 8 |
| Caleb Jewell & Wayne Madsen | 13 | 11 |
| Montgomery & Wayne Madsen | 4 | 6 |
| Montgomery & Whiteley | 20 | 13 |
| Montgomery & Amrit Basra | 41 | 29 |
| Montgomery & Nick Potts | 27 | 20 |
| Aitchison & Nick Potts | 19 | 10 |
| Aitchison & Akif Javed | 11 | 7 |
| Jack Morley & Akif Javed | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aneurin Donald | 2.3 | 28 |
| 2 | Martin Andersson | 3.5 | 38 |
| 3 | Caleb Jewell | 5.4 | 51 |
| 4 | Wayne Madsen | 6.4 | 55 |
| 5 | Ross Whiteley | 8.5 | 75 |
| 6 | Amrit Basra | 13.4 | 116 |
| 7 | Matthew Montgomery | 16.6 | 143 |
| 8 | Nick Potts | 18.4 | 162 |
| 9 | Ben Aitchison | 19.5 | 173 |
| 10 | Jack Morley | 20 | 173 |
Essex — Innings 2 (179/5 in 19.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pepper (wk) c Aneurin Donald b Nick Potts | 13 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 162.5 | |
| Paul Walter c Caleb Jewell b Jack Morley | 41 | 24 | 9 | 0 | 170.83 | |
| Charlie Allison not out | 67 | 49 | 6 | 3 | 136.73 | |
| Luc Benkenstein run out (Montgomery/Andersson) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Wiaan Mulder c Montgomery b Andersson | 12 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 92.31 | |
| Matthew Critchley c Nick Potts b Ben Aitchison | 37 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 176.19 | |
| Simon Harmer (c) not out | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 1 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 179 | 5 wkts, 19.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Noah Thain, Shane Snater, Zaman Akhter, Charlie Bennett | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Montgomery | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
| Ben Aitchison | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.3 |
| Nick Potts | 3.4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 6.3 |
| Akif Javed | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 |
| Jack Morley | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10 |
| Martin Andersson | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Pepper & Walter | 26 | 16 |
| Charlie Allison & Walter | 64 | 38 |
| Charlie Allison & Luc Benkenstein | 3 | 5 |
| Charlie Allison & Mulder | 16 | 18 |
| Charlie Allison & Critchley | 58 | 36 |
| Charlie Allison & Harmer | 12 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Pepper | 2.4 | 26 |
| 2 | Paul Walter | 8.6 | 90 |
| 3 | Luc Benkenstein | 9.5 | 93 |
| 4 | Wiaan Mulder | 12.5 | 109 |
| 5 | Matthew Critchley | 18.5 | 167 |
Match Info
| Match | Essex vs Derbyshire |
|---|---|
| Series | T20 Blast 2026 |
| Time | 31-May-2026 08:30 PM |
| Venue | County Ground Chelmsford |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Essex vs Derbyshire (ESS vs DER)
Essex will face Derbyshire in a thrilling match on 31-May-2026 in T20 Blast 2026. The match will be played at County Ground Chelmsford at 08:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Essex is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Derbyshire remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in T20 Blast 2026.
The pitch at County Ground Chelmsford is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Essex will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Derbyshire will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Essex batting and Derbyshire bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Essex showcase its strengths, or will Derbyshire pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 31-May-2026 to find out the answer!
