England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 | 02-Aug-2026 03:30 PM | County Ground
ESS 376/5 (50)
WORCS 269/10 (41.3)
Essex won by 107 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Allison* | 19 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 135.71 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Harmer* | 9.3 | 0 | 60 | 3 | 6.32 |
| Shane Snater | 8 | 1 | 44 | 0 | 5.5 |
Last Wicket:Ben Gibbon c Westley b Harmer 0(2) - 269/10 in 41.3 ov.
Essex vs Worcestershire
Essex — Innings 1 (376/5 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Thain c Ben Allison b Fateh Singh | 75 | 68 | 11 | 0 | 110.29 | |
| Luc Benkenstein c Henry Cullen b Beyers Swanepoel | 15 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Tom Westley (c) st G Roderick b Fateh Singh | 129 | 104 | 14 | 2 | 124.04 | |
| Matthew Critchley not out | 102 | 73 | 9 | 2 | 139.73 | |
| Grant Roelofsen c Henry Cullen b Tom Taylor | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 120 | |
| Simon Harmer c G Roderick b Ben Gibbon | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 91.67 | |
| Simon Fernandes (wk) not out | 20 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 111.11 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 11 | Total: 18 | |||||
| Total | 376 | 5 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Shane Snater, Mackenzie Jones, Mitchell Killeen, Jamie Porter | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyers Swanepoel | 10 | 0 | 78 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Tom Taylor | 10 | 0 | 68 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Ben Allison | 10 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Ben Gibbon | 10 | 0 | 90 | 1 | 9 |
| Fateh Singh | 10 | 0 | 68 | 2 | 6.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Noah Thain & Luc Benkenstein | 25 | 30 |
| Noah Thain & Westley | 139 | 119 |
| Critchley & Westley | 122 | 85 |
| Critchley & Roelofsen | 7 | 6 |
| Critchley & Harmer | 26 | 24 |
| Critchley & Simon Fernandes | 57 | 37 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luc Benkenstein | 4.6 | 25 |
| 2 | Noah Thain | 24.5 | 164 |
| 3 | Tom Westley | 38.5 | 286 |
| 4 | Grant Roelofsen | 39.5 | 293 |
| 5 | Simon Harmer | 43.5 | 319 |
Worcestershire — Innings 2 (269/10 in 41.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Mohammed c Simon Fernandes b Jamie Porter | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Rehaan Edavalath run out (Luc Benkenstein) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Gareth Roderick (wk) c Critchley b Mackenzie Jones | 24 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 61.54 | |
| Jake Libby (c) c Noah Thain b Harmer | 109 | 100 | 13 | 2 | 109 | |
| Kashif Ali c Westley b Mitchell Killeen | 51 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 110.87 | |
| Henry Cullen c Luc Benkenstein b Mackenzie Jones | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Tom Taylor lbw b Mackenzie Jones | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Beyers Swanepoel c Simon Fernandes b Harmer | 30 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 200 | |
| Ben Allison not out | 19 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 135.71 | |
| Fateh Singh run out (Snater/Simon Fernandes) | 26 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 216.67 | |
| Ben Gibbon c Westley b Harmer | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Wides: 1 | Total: 1 | |||||
| Total | 269 | 10 wkts, 41.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 8 | 1 | 44 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Jamie Porter | 8 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Mackenzie Jones | 7 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 6.7 |
| Simon Harmer | 9.3 | 0 | 60 | 3 | 6.3 |
| Matthew Critchley | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Mitchell Killeen | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Mohammed & Rehaan Edavalath | 3 | 7 |
| Roderick & Rehaan Edavalath | 0 | 1 |
| Roderick & Libby | 60 | 77 |
| Kashif Ali & Libby | 81 | 79 |
| Henry Cullen & Libby | 9 | 8 |
| Tom Taylor & Libby | 15 | 14 |
| Beyers Swanepoel & Libby | 47 | 27 |
| Ben Allison & Libby | 13 | 13 |
| Ben Allison & Fateh Singh | 40 | 21 |
| Ben Allison & Ben Gibbon | 0 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaac Mohammed | 1.1 | 3 |
| 2 | Rehaan Edavalath | 1.2 | 3 |
| 3 | Gareth Roderick | 14.1 | 63 |
| 4 | Kashif Ali | 27.2 | 144 |
| 5 | Henry Cullen | 28.4 | 153 |
| 6 | Tom Taylor | 30.6 | 168 |
| 7 | Beyers Swanepoel | 35.3 | 215 |
| 8 | Jake Libby | 37.4 | 228 |
| 9 | Fateh Singh | 41.1 | 269 |
| 10 | Ben Gibbon | 41.3 | 269 |
Match Info
| Match | Essex vs Worcestershire |
|---|---|
| Series | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Time | 02-Aug-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | County Ground Northampton |
| Seating Capacity | 6500 |
| Live Telecast | SonyLIV |
Match Preview: Essex vs Worcestershire (ESS vs WOR)
Essex will face Worcestershire in a thrilling match on 02-Aug-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 WOR Match 45 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 clean. The temperature is expected to around 26°C on the match day with 40% humidity and 9.9 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Essex is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Essex batting and Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire pull off a major upset? Join us live on SonyLIV on 02-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
