T20 Blast 2026 | 05-Jul-2026 08:30 PM | County Ground
ESS 142/8 (20)
MDX 143/6 (19)
Middlesex won by 4 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zafar Gohar* | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Luke Hollman | 32 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 118.52 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Cook* | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Zaman Akhter | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
Last Wicket:Joe Cracknell c Mackenzie Jones b Sam Cook 35(27) - 126/6 in 17.1 ov.
Essex vs Middlesex
Essex — Innings 1 (142/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter c Leus du Plooy b Naavya Sharma | 22 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 129.41 | |
| Michael Pepper b Naavya Sharma | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Jordan Cox (wk) c Tom Helm b Sebastian Morgan | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Charlie Allison c Matthew Boyle b Hollman | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 86.67 | |
| Luc Benkenstein c Josh De Caires b Hollman | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.62 | |
| Matthew Critchley c Cracknell b Hollman | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Simon Harmer (c) not out | 56 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 200 | |
| Shane Snater c Cracknell b Hollman | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zaman Akhter st Cracknell b Matthew Boyle | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Mackenzie Jones not out | 19 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 146.15 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 142 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sam Cook | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naavya Sharma | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.2 |
| Tom Helm | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 |
| Sebastian Morgan | 2 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 16.5 |
| Luke Hollman | 4 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 5.2 |
| Zafar Gohar | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| Matthew Boyle | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Walter & Michael Pepper | 9 | 14 |
| Walter & Jordan Cox | 15 | 9 |
| Walter & Charlie Allison | 5 | 7 |
| Luc Benkenstein & Charlie Allison | 23 | 24 |
| Luc Benkenstein & Critchley | 3 | 8 |
| Harmer & Critchley | 5 | 11 |
| Harmer & Snater | 0 | 2 |
| Harmer & Zaman Akhter | 9 | 15 |
| Harmer & Mackenzie Jones | 73 | 30 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Pepper | 2.2 | 9 |
| 2 | Jordan Cox | 3.5 | 24 |
| 3 | Paul Walter | 4.6 | 29 |
| 4 | Charlie Allison | 8.6 | 52 |
| 5 | Luc Benkenstein | 10.2 | 55 |
| 6 | Matthew Critchley | 12.1 | 60 |
| 7 | Shane Snater | 12.3 | 60 |
| 8 | Zaman Akhter | 14.6 | 69 |
Middlesex — Innings 2 (143/6 in 19 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua De Caires c Paul Walter b Harmer | 15 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 107.14 | |
| Matthew Boyle c Mackenzie Jones b Snater | 12 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 | |
| Max Holden c Mackenzie Jones b Sam Cook | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Leus du Plooy (c) c Jordan Cox b Critchley | 38 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 158.33 | |
| Ben Geddes b Harmer | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Joe Cracknell (wk) c Mackenzie Jones b Sam Cook | 35 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 129.63 | |
| Luke Hollman not out | 32 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 118.52 | |
| Zafar Gohar not out | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Extras | Wides: 4 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 143 | 6 wkts, 19 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sebastian Morgan, Tom Helm, Naavya Sharma | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.8 |
| Sam Cook | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Simon Harmer | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 3.8 |
| Matthew Critchley | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Zaman Akhter | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
| Mackenzie Jones | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Josh De Caires & Matthew Boyle | 17 | 14 |
| Josh De Caires & Max Holden | 3 | 7 |
| Josh De Caires & Leus du Plooy | 33 | 21 |
| Ben Geddes & Leus du Plooy | 5 | 9 |
| Cracknell & Leus du Plooy | 16 | 8 |
| Cracknell & Hollman | 52 | 44 |
| Zafar Gohar & Hollman | 17 | 11 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Boyle | 2.2 | 17 |
| 2 | Max Holden | 3.3 | 20 |
| 3 | Joshua De Caires | 6.6 | 53 |
| 4 | Ben Geddes | 8.3 | 58 |
| 5 | Leus du Plooy | 9.5 | 74 |
| 6 | Joe Cracknell | 17.1 | 126 |
Match Info
| Match | Essex vs Middlesex |
|---|---|
| Series | T20 Blast 2026 |
| Time | 05-Jul-2026 08:30 PM |
| Venue | County Ground |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Essex vs Middlesex (ESS vs MID)
Essex will face Middlesex in a thrilling match on 05-Jul-2026 in T20 Blast 2026. The match will be played at County Ground 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Essex batting and Middlesex 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 Middlesex pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 05-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!
