England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 | 31-Jul-2026 03:30 PM | County Ground
ESS 317/10 (49)
HAM 321/7 (47.4)
Hampshire won by 3 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Fuller* | 58 | 31 | 3 | 5 | 187.1 |
| Andrew John Neal | 33 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 137.5 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Jones* | 8.4 | 0 | 59 | 2 | 6.81 |
| Charlie Bennett | 9 | 0 | 73 | 2 | 8.11 |
Last Wicket:Ben Brown b Mackenzie Jones 16(18) - 229/7 in 38.6 ov.
Essex vs Hampshire
Essex — Innings 1 (317/10 in 49 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Thain lbw b Andrew John Neal | 109 | 96 | 17 | 1 | 113.54 | |
| Luc Benkenstein c Ali Orr b James Fuller | 27 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 100 | |
| Tom Westley (c) c Jake Lehmann b Ashutosh Sharma | 24 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 88.89 | |
| Charlie Allison b Ashutosh Sharma | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Matthew Critchley b Andrew John Neal | 43 | 53 | 4 | 1 | 81.13 | |
| Simon Harmer c Oliver Williams b Kyle Abbott | 22 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 91.67 | |
| Grant Roelofsen c Ali Orr b James Fuller | 52 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 148.57 | |
| Simon Fernandes (wk) c Andrew John Neal b Ashutosh Sharma | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.73 | |
| Shane Snater not out | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 | |
| Mackenzie Jones c Oliver Williams b Ashutosh Sharma | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Charlie Bennett b Ashutosh Sharma | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | LegByes: 3 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 10 | Total: 19 | |||||
| Total | 317 | 10 wkts, 49 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Abbott | 10 | 0 | 65 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Oliver Williams | 7 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 8.3 |
| James Fuller | 9 | 0 | 53 | 2 | 5.9 |
| Andrew John Neal | 10 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 10 | 0 | 51 | 5 | 5.1 |
| Tom Prest | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Noah Thain & Luc Benkenstein | 57 | 46 |
| Noah Thain & Westley | 63 | 64 |
| Noah Thain & Charlie Allison | 0 | 3 |
| Noah Thain & Critchley | 96 | 86 |
| Harmer & Critchley | 13 | 16 |
| Harmer & Roelofsen | 54 | 40 |
| Simon Fernandes & Roelofsen | 18 | 17 |
| Simon Fernandes & Snater | 4 | 7 |
| Mackenzie Jones & Snater | 12 | 14 |
| Charlie Bennett & Snater | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luc Benkenstein | 7.4 | 57 |
| 2 | Tom Westley | 18.2 | 120 |
| 3 | Charlie Allison | 18.5 | 120 |
| 4 | Noah Thain | 33.1 | 216 |
| 5 | Matthew Critchley | 35.5 | 229 |
| 6 | Simon Harmer | 42.3 | 283 |
| 7 | Grant Roelofsen | 45.2 | 301 |
| 8 | Simon Fernandes | 46.3 | 305 |
| 9 | Mackenzie Jones | 48.5 | 317 |
| 10 | Charlie Bennett | 48.6 | 317 |
Hampshire — Innings 2 (321/7 in 47.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Orr c Simon Fernandes b Snater | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nick Gubbins (c) c Simon Fernandes b Harmer | 53 | 50 | 7 | 0 | 106 | |
| Fletcha Middleton b Critchley | 47 | 55 | 4 | 1 | 85.45 | |
| Tom Prest c Simon Fernandes b Charlie Bennett | 51 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 106.25 | |
| Jake Lehmann c Noah Thain b Charlie Bennett | 27 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 81.82 | |
| Ben Brown (wk) b Mackenzie Jones | 16 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 88.89 | |
| Ashutosh Sharma lbw b Mackenzie Jones | 16 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 69.57 | |
| James Fuller not out | 58 | 31 | 3 | 5 | 187.1 | |
| Andrew John Neal not out | 33 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 137.5 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 6 | Wides: 14 | Total: 20 | |||||
| Total | 321 | 7 wkts, 47.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Kyle Abbott, Oliver Williams | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 8 | 1 | 42 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Charlie Bennett | 9 | 0 | 73 | 2 | 8.1 |
| Mackenzie Jones | 8.4 | 0 | 59 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Matthew Critchley | 5 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 7.4 |
| Simon Harmer | 10 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 5 |
| Noah Thain | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ali Orr & Gubbins | 0 | 4 |
| Fletcha Middleton & Gubbins | 108 | 96 |
| Tom Prest & Gubbins | 14 | 18 |
| Tom Prest & Jake Lehmann | 71 | 70 |
| Brown & Jake Lehmann | 3 | 4 |
| Brown & Ashutosh Sharma | 28 | 37 |
| Brown & J Fuller | 5 | 5 |
| Andrew John Neal & J Fuller | 92 | 52 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alistair Orr | 0.4 | 0 |
| 2 | Fletcha Middleton | 16.4 | 108 |
| 3 | Nick Gubbins | 19.4 | 122 |
| 4 | Tom Prest | 31.2 | 193 |
| 5 | Jake Lehmann | 31.6 | 196 |
| 6 | Ashutosh Sharma | 38.1 | 224 |
| 7 | Ben Brown | 38.6 | 229 |
Match Info
| Match | Essex vs Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Series | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Time | 31-Jul-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | County Ground Northampton |
| Seating Capacity | 6500 |
| Live Telecast | SonyLIV |
Match Preview: Essex vs Hampshire (ESS vs HAM)
Essex will face Hampshire in a thrilling match on 31-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 HAM Match 36 Match
The County Ground in Northampton is considered a good wicket to bat on, the ball moves in early few overs. As the Match proceeds the batters start to have more advantage.
County Ground Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Northampton, US will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 25°C on the match day with 65% humidity and 15.3 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 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 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 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 SonyLIV on 31-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!
