England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 | 26-Jul-2026 03:30 PM | County Ground
ESS 257/7 (50)
DERBY 248/9 (50)
Essex won by 9 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Haydon* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jack Morley | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.73 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Bennett* | 5 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 6.4 |
| Mackenzie Jones | 9 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 4.78 |
Last Wicket:Ben Aitchison c Zaman Akhter b Charlie Bennett 7(8) - 242/9 in 48.6 ov.
Essex vs Derbyshire
Essex — Innings 1 (257/7 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Thain b Andersson | 40 | 69 | 5 | 0 | 57.97 | |
| Luc Benkenstein c Wayne Madsen b Anuj Dal | 23 | 44 | 4 | 0 | 52.27 | |
| Tom Westley (c) c Ross Whiteley b Ben Aitchison | 102 | 97 | 12 | 0 | 105.15 | |
| Matthew Critchley b Anuj Dal | 40 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 93.02 | |
| Grant Roelofsen c and b Anuj Dal | 13 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 72.22 | |
| Simon Fernandes (wk) c and b Jack Morley | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 108.33 | |
| Zaman Akhter not out | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Mackenzie Jones run out (Muhammed Naeem/Brooke Guest) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Mitchell Killeen not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 6 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 257 | 7 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Charlie Bennett, Jamie Porter | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Aitchison | 10 | 0 | 67 | 1 | 6.7 |
| Rory Haydon | 10 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 3.2 |
| Anuj Dal | 8 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 4.1 |
| Nick Potts | 7 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 6.1 |
| Martin Andersson | 5 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 6 |
| Jack Morley | 10 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 5.1 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Noah Thain & Luc Benkenstein | 40 | 78 |
| Noah Thain & Westley | 40 | 55 |
| Critchley & Westley | 72 | 75 |
| Roelofsen & Westley | 27 | 25 |
| Simon Fernandes & Westley | 40 | 31 |
| Zaman Akhter & Westley | 36 | 34 |
| Zaman Akhter & Mackenzie Jones | 0 | 1 |
| Zaman Akhter & Killeen | 1 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luc Benkenstein | 12.6 | 40 |
| 2 | Noah Thain | 22.1 | 80 |
| 3 | Matthew Critchley | 34.4 | 152 |
| 4 | Grant Roelofsen | 38.5 | 179 |
| 5 | Simon Fernandes | 43.6 | 219 |
| 6 | Tom Westley | 49.4 | 255 |
| 7 | Mackenzie Jones | 49.5 | 256 |
Derbyshire — Innings 2 (244/9 in 49.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Came (c) lbw b Jamie Porter | 97 | 94 | 15 | 1 | 103.19 | |
| Martin Andersson c Westley b Mackenzie Jones | 33 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 68.75 | |
| Brooke Guest (wk) b Critchley | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Wayne Madsen lbw b Mackenzie Jones | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Anuj Dal b Mitchell Killeen | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 35.71 | |
| Muhammed Naeem lbw b Mackenzie Jones | 21 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 50 | |
| Ross Whiteley c Zaman Akhter b Charlie Bennett | 32 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 68.09 | |
| Nick Potts c Mackenzie Jones b Charlie Bennett | 17 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 68 | |
| Ben Aitchison c Zaman Akhter b Charlie Bennett | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Jack Morley batting | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Rory Haydon batting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 8 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 6 | Total: 16 | |||||
| Total | 244 | 9 wkts, 49.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Bennett | 5 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 6.4 |
| Jamie Porter | 10 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 5 |
| Zaman Akhter | 10 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 5.4 |
| Mackenzie Jones | 8.5 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 4.4 |
| Matthew Critchley | 10 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 4.7 |
| Mitchell Killeen | 6 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 2.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Came & Andersson | 113 | 115 |
| Harry Came & Brooke Guest | 7 | 8 |
| Harry Came & Wayne Madsen | 7 | 7 |
| Harry Came & Anuj Dal | 11 | 22 |
| Harry Came & Muhammed Naeem | 20 | 42 |
| Whiteley & Muhammed Naeem | 25 | 31 |
| Whiteley & Nick Potts | 45 | 53 |
| Aitchison & Nick Potts | 2 | 3 |
| Aitchison & Jack Morley | 12 | 13 |
| Rory Haydon & Jack Morley | 2 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Andersson | 19.1 | 113 |
| 2 | Brooke Guest | 20.3 | 120 |
| 3 | Wayne Madsen | 21.4 | 127 |
| 4 | Anuj Dal | 25.2 | 138 |
| 5 | Harry Came | 32.2 | 158 |
| 6 | Muhammed Naeem | 37.3 | 183 |
| 7 | Ross Whiteley | 46.2 | 228 |
| 8 | Nick Potts | 46.5 | 230 |
| 9 | Ben Aitchison | 48.6 | 242 |
Match Info
| Match | Essex vs Derbyshire |
|---|---|
| Series | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Time | 26-Jul-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | County Ground Derby |
| Seating Capacity | 9500 |
| Live Telecast | SonyLIV |
Match Preview: Essex vs Derbyshire (ESS vs DER)
Essex will face Derbyshire in a thrilling match on 26-Jul-2026 in England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026. The match will be played at County Ground at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on SonyLIV.
County Ground Pitch Report for ESS vs DER Match 24 Match
The pitch at County Ground Derby generally Supports the pacers. Batters will get good support from the surface if they spend time on the ground and hit the good balls.
County Ground Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Derby, GB will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 24°C on the match day with 31% humidity and 24.6 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 92% chances of precipitation during the game.
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 England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026.
The pitch at County Ground 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 SonyLIV on 26-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!
