England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 | 07-Aug-2026 03:30 PM | Sophia Gardens
ESS 312/10 (47.1)
GLAM 309/7 (50)
Essex won by 3 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timm van der Gugten* | 118 | 101 | 13 | 2 | 116.83 |
| Andy Gorvin | 21 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater* | 10 | 1 | 49 | 3 | 4.9 |
| Mackenzie Jones | 9 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 5.22 |
Last Wicket:Daniel Douthwaite c Westley b Mackenzie Jones 13(17) - 245/7 in 42.3 ov.
Glamorgan vs Essex
Essex — Innings 1 (312/10 in 47.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Thain c Andy Gorvin b Daniel Douthwaite | 76 | 81 | 9 | 1 | 93.83 | |
| Luc Benkenstein c Timm van der Gugten b Daniel Douthwaite | 140 | 109 | 15 | 7 | 128.44 | |
| Tom Westley (c) c Ingram b Romano Franco | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 | |
| Matthew Critchley run out (Zain-ul-Hassan) | 28 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 121.74 | |
| Grant Roelofsen c Alex Horton b Connor O'Riordan | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Simon Harmer c Zain-ul-Hassan b Connor O'Riordan | 20 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 90.91 | |
| Simon Fernandes (wk) c Hope-Bell b Romano Franco | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Shane Snater c Romano Franco b Daniel Douthwaite | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 140 | |
| Zaman Akhter b Timm van der Gugten | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mackenzie Jones c Zain-ul-Hassan b Timm van der Gugten | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.73 | |
| Charlie Bennett not out | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 312 | 10 wkts, 47.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timm van der Gugten | 9.1 | 1 | 57 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Daniel Douthwaite | 9 | 0 | 57 | 3 | 6.3 |
| Andy Gorvin | 7 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 5.6 |
| Connor O'Riordan | 10 | 0 | 67 | 2 | 6.7 |
| Romano Franco | 10 | 0 | 66 | 2 | 6.6 |
| Hope-Bell | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Noah Thain & Luc Benkenstein | 166 | 152 |
| Westley & Luc Benkenstein | 24 | 24 |
| Critchley & Luc Benkenstein | 67 | 43 |
| Roelofsen & Luc Benkenstein | 6 | 5 |
| Roelofsen & Harmer | 4 | 10 |
| Simon Fernandes & Harmer | 5 | 6 |
| Snater & Harmer | 23 | 16 |
| Snater & Zaman Akhter | 1 | 4 |
| Snater & Mackenzie Jones | 13 | 14 |
| Charlie Bennett & Mackenzie Jones | 3 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Thain | 25.2 | 166 |
| 2 | Tom Westley | 29.2 | 190 |
| 3 | Matthew Critchley | 36.3 | 257 |
| 4 | Luc Benkenstein | 37.2 | 263 |
| 5 | Grant Roelofsen | 38.6 | 267 |
| 6 | Simon Fernandes | 39.6 | 272 |
| 7 | Simon Harmer | 42.4 | 295 |
| 8 | Zaman Akhter | 43.2 | 296 |
| 9 | Shane Snater | 45.4 | 309 |
| 10 | Mackenzie Jones | 47.1 | 312 |
Glamorgan — Innings 2 (308/7 in 49.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zain-ul-Hassan c Mackenzie Jones b Charlie Bennett | 13 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 56.52 | |
| Edward Byrom c Luc Benkenstein b Snater | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Harry Wallace c Simon Fernandes b Mackenzie Jones | 39 | 45 | 4 | 2 | 86.67 | |
| Colin Ingram c Mackenzie Jones b Charlie Bennett | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | |
| Hope-Bell c Mackenzie Jones b Snater | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 | |
| Alex Horton (wk) c Charlie Bennett b Snater | 85 | 72 | 8 | 4 | 118.06 | |
| Timm van der Gugten batting | 117 | 100 | 13 | 2 | 117 | |
| Daniel Douthwaite c Westley b Mackenzie Jones | 13 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 76.47 | |
| Andy Gorvin (c) batting | 21 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 8 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 308 | 7 wkts, 49.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Romano Franco, Connor O'Riordan | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 10 | 1 | 49 | 3 | 4.9 |
| Charlie Bennett | 10 | 0 | 66 | 2 | 6.6 |
| Mackenzie Jones | 8.5 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 5.2 |
| Zaman Akhter | 7 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 6 |
| Noah Thain | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Simon Harmer | 7 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 5.3 |
| Matthew Critchley | 5 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Zain-ul-Hassan & Eddie Byrom | 6 | 15 |
| Zain-ul-Hassan & Harry Wallace | 16 | 19 |
| Ingram & Harry Wallace | 12 | 13 |
| Hope-Bell & Harry Wallace | 15 | 18 |
| Alex Horton & Harry Wallace | 29 | 38 |
| Alex Horton & Timm van der Gugten | 128 | 115 |
| Daniel Douthwaite & Timm van der Gugten | 39 | 37 |
| Andy Gorvin & Timm van der Gugten | 63 | 44 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward Byrom | 2.3 | 6 |
| 2 | Zain-ul-Hassan | 5.4 | 22 |
| 3 | Colin Ingram | 7.5 | 34 |
| 4 | Hope-Bell | 10.5 | 49 |
| 5 | Harry Wallace | 17.1 | 78 |
| 6 | Alex Horton | 36.2 | 206 |
| 7 | Daniel Douthwaite | 42.3 | 245 |
Match Info
| Match | Glamorgan vs Essex |
|---|---|
| Series | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Time | 07-Aug-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens Cardiff |
| Seating Capacity | 15000 |
| Live Telecast | SonyLIV |
Match Preview: Glamorgan vs Essex (GLA vs ESS)
Glamorgan will face Essex in a thrilling match on 07-Aug-2026 in England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026. The match will be played at Sophia Gardens at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on SonyLIV.
Sophia Gardens Pitch Report for GLA vs ESS Match 50 Match
Pitch is pretty good place for the batters to get a big score for themselves as the ball comes easily onto the bat. It’s difficult to chase anything more than 200 hence batting first makes sense.
Sophia Gardens Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Cardiff, GB will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 23°C on the match day with 58% humidity and 28.2 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 36% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Glamorgan is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Essex 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 Sophia Gardens is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Glamorgan will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Essex will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Glamorgan batting and Essex 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 Glamorgan showcase its strengths, or will Essex pull off a major upset? Join us live on SonyLIV on 07-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
