T20 Blast 2026 | 10-Jul-2026 11:30 PM | County Ground
HAM 130/10 (15.5)
ESS 134/3 (16)
Essex won by 7 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter* | 52 | 37 | 5 | 2 | 140.54 |
| Matthew Critchley | 27 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 207.69 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Stubbs* | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| James Fuller | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
Last Wicket:Luc Benkenstein c Toby Albert b Scott Currie 10(10) - 93/3 in 12.4 ov.
Essex vs Hampshire
Hampshire — Innings 1 (130/10 in 15.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Albert (wk) b Snater | 20 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 153.85 | |
| James Vince (c) b Snater | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Joe Weatherley c Snater b Critchley | 34 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 170 | |
| Ben Mayes c Paul Walter b Critchley | 29 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 207.14 | |
| Hilton Cartwright c Michael Pepper b Critchley | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Tristan Stubbs b Snater | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| James Fuller lbw b Harmer | 19 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 135.71 | |
| Scott Currie c Mackenzie Jones b Charlie Bennett | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Andrew John Neal c Snater b Critchley | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Chris Wood b Charlie Bennett | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 128.57 | |
| Sonny Baker not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 3 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 130 | 10 wkts, 15.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Cook | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Shane Snater | 3 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 11 |
| Mackenzie Jones | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Charlie Bennett | 3 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 8.3 |
| Paul Walter | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Matthew Critchley | 3.5 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 4.2 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Simon Harmer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Toby Albert & James Vince | 2 | 7 |
| Toby Albert & Weatherley | 25 | 13 |
| Ben Mayes & Weatherley | 49 | 24 |
| Hilton Cartwright & Weatherley | 4 | 4 |
| Tristan Stubbs & Weatherley | 13 | 8 |
| Tristan Stubbs & J Fuller | 14 | 10 |
| Scott Currie & J Fuller | 6 | 7 |
| Andrew John Neal & J Fuller | 1 | 7 |
| Andrew John Neal & C Wood | 10 | 7 |
| Andrew John Neal & Sonny Baker | 6 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Vince | 1.1 | 2 |
| 2 | Toby Albert | 3.2 | 27 |
| 3 | Ben Mayes | 7.2 | 76 |
| 4 | Hilton Cartwright | 7.6 | 80 |
| 5 | Joe Weatherley | 9.2 | 93 |
| 6 | Tristan Stubbs | 10.6 | 107 |
| 7 | Scott Currie | 12.1 | 113 |
| 8 | James Fuller | 13.2 | 114 |
| 9 | Chris Wood | 14.3 | 124 |
| 10 | Andrew John Neal | 15.5 | 130 |
Essex — Innings 2 (130/3 in 15.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter batting | 52 | 37 | 5 | 2 | 140.54 | |
| Michael Pepper (wk) b Sonny Baker | 34 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 161.9 | |
| Charlie Allison b Sonny Baker | 10 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Luc Benkenstein c Toby Albert b Scott Currie | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Matthew Critchley batting | 23 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 191.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Total: 1 | |||||
| Total | 130 | 3 wkts, 15.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Simon Harmer (c), Noah Thain, Shane Snater, Charlie Bennett, Mackenzie Jones, Sam Cook | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Sonny Baker | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| Scott Currie | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.7 |
| Andrew John Neal | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| James Fuller | 1.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9.8 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Walter & Michael Pepper | 46 | 33 |
| Walter & Charlie Allison | 26 | 25 |
| Walter & Luc Benkenstein | 21 | 18 |
| Walter & Critchley | 37 | 19 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Pepper | 5.3 | 46 |
| 2 | Charlie Allison | 9.4 | 72 |
| 3 | Luc Benkenstein | 12.4 | 93 |
Match Info
| Match | Essex vs Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Series | T20 Blast 2026 |
| Time | 10-Jul-2026 11:30 PM |
| Venue | County Ground |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Essex vs Hampshire (ESS vs HAM)
Essex will face Hampshire in a thrilling match on 10-Jul-2026 in T20 Blast 2026. The match will be played at County Ground at 11:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Essex is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Hampshire 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 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 Hampshire will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Essex batting and Hampshire 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 Hampshire pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 10-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!
