T20 Blast 2026 | 01-Jul-2026 11:30 PM | County Ground
SUR 240/4 (20)
ESS 233/8 (20)
Surrey won by 7 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater* | 33 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 235.71 |
| Zaman Akhter | 26 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 260 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Jordan* | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13 |
| Tom Lawes | 4 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 12.5 |
Last Wicket:Noah Thain c Topley b Tom Lawes 36(25) - 174/8 in 16.3 ov.
Essex vs Surrey
Surrey — Innings 1 (240/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy c Michael Pepper b Critchley | 65 | 38 | 6 | 3 | 171.05 | |
| Laurie Evans c Michael Pepper b Critchley | 40 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 173.91 | |
| Josh Philippe not out | 61 | 30 | 5 | 4 | 203.33 | |
| Ollie Pope (c) (wk) b Snater | 59 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 226.92 | |
| Tom Curran c Harmer b Zaman Akhter | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dan Lawrence not out | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 400 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 240 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Adam Thomas, Chris Jordan, Jordan Clark, Tom Lawes, Reece Topley | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11 |
| Charlie Bennett | 3 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 15.7 |
| Zaman Akhter | 4 | 0 | 63 | 1 | 15.8 |
| Matthew Critchley | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
| Simon Harmer | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy & Laurie Evans | 98 | 54 |
| Jason Roy & Josh Philippe | 18 | 11 |
| Pope & Josh Philippe | 105 | 49 |
| Tom Curran & Josh Philippe | 7 | 3 |
| Dan Lawrence & Josh Philippe | 12 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurie Evans | 8.6 | 98 |
| 2 | Jason Roy | 10.5 | 116 |
| 3 | Ollie Pope | 18.6 | 221 |
| 4 | Tom Curran | 19.3 | 228 |
Essex — Innings 2 (233/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter c Josh Philippe b R Topley | 78 | 30 | 12 | 4 | 260 | |
| Michael Pepper (wk) b R Topley | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Charlie Allison c Tom Curran b Dan Lawrence | 21 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 150 | |
| Luc Benkenstein c Josh Philippe b Dan Lawrence | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150 | |
| Matthew Critchley c Adam Thomas b R Topley | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Noah Thain c R Topley b Tom Lawes | 36 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 144 | |
| Simon Harmer (c) c R Topley b Tom Lawes | 15 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 150 | |
| Simon Fernandes b Dan Lawrence | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Shane Snater not out | 33 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 235.71 | |
| Zaman Akhter not out | 26 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 260 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 233 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Charlie Bennett | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reece Topley | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7 |
| Jordan Clark | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 18 |
| Tom Curran | 3 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 17 |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13 |
| Tom Lawes | 4 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 12.5 |
| Dan Lawrence | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Walter & Michael Pepper | 26 | 13 |
| Walter & Charlie Allison | 77 | 32 |
| Walter & Luc Benkenstein | 2 | 4 |
| Critchley & Luc Benkenstein | 12 | 7 |
| Critchley & Noah Thain | 4 | 5 |
| Harmer & Noah Thain | 38 | 26 |
| Simon Fernandes & Noah Thain | 3 | 4 |
| Snater & Noah Thain | 12 | 8 |
| Snater & Zaman Akhter | 59 | 21 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Pepper | 2.1 | 26 |
| 2 | Charlie Allison | 7.3 | 103 |
| 3 | Paul Walter | 8.1 | 105 |
| 4 | Luc Benkenstein | 9.2 | 117 |
| 5 | Matthew Critchley | 10.1 | 121 |
| 6 | Simon Harmer | 14.3 | 159 |
| 7 | Simon Fernandes | 15.1 | 162 |
| 8 | Noah Thain | 16.3 | 174 |
Match Info
| Match | Essex vs Surrey |
|---|---|
| Series | T20 Blast 2026 |
| Time | 01-Jul-2026 11:30 PM |
| Venue | County Ground |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Essex vs Surrey (ESS vs SUR)
Essex will face Surrey in a thrilling match on 01-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 Surrey 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 Surrey will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Essex batting and Surrey 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 Surrey pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 01-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!
