County Championship Division One 2026 | 03-Apr-2026 03:30 PM | The Rose Bowl
ESS 461/7 (138.3)
HAM 156/10 (48.3)
HAM 168/10 (59.3)
Essex won by an innings and 137 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Abbott* | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 23.53 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Critchley* | 4.3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Simon Harmer | 25 | 9 | 49 | 3 | 1.96 |
Last Wicket:Sonny Baker c Snater b Critchley 0(2) - 168/10 in 59.3 ov.
Hampshire vs Essex
Essex — Innings 1 (461/7 in 138.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Elgar c Ben Mayes b Kyle Abbott | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Paul Walter c B Brown b Sonny Baker | 9 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 24.32 | |
| Tom Westley (c) retd hurt | 28 | 73 | 5 | 0 | 38.36 | |
| Wiaan Mulder b Kyle Abbott | 17 | 44 | 3 | 0 | 38.64 | |
| Matthew Critchley c Eddie Jack b Tom Prest | 173 | 266 | 20 | 1 | 65.04 | |
| Charlie Allison c Tom Prest b Eddie Jack | 80 | 140 | 12 | 1 | 57.14 | |
| Michael Pepper (wk) lbw b Codi Yusuf | 32 | 58 | 4 | 0 | 55.17 | |
| Noah Thain c B Brown b Sonny Baker | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Simon Harmer not out | 71 | 145 | 8 | 1 | 48.97 | |
| Shane Snater not out | 37 | 50 | 3 | 2 | 74 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 4 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 461 | 7 wkts, 138.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sam Cook, Jamie Porter | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Abbott | 28 | 5 | 76 | 2 | 2.7 |
| Codi Yusuf | 28 | 5 | 98 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Sonny Baker | 22 | 3 | 68 | 2 | 3.1 |
| Edward Jack | 17.3 | 2 | 99 | 1 | 5.7 |
| Liam Dawson | 38 | 4 | 98 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Tom Prest | 4 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 3.2 |
| Nick Gubbins | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Elgar & Walter | 2 | 4 |
| Westley & Walter | 25 | 81 |
| Westley & Mulder | 27 | 51 |
| Critchley & Mulder | 13 | 38 |
| Critchley & Charlie Allison | 186 | 288 |
| Critchley & Michael Pepper | 50 | 96 |
| Critchley & Noah Thain | 5 | 17 |
| Harmer & Critchley | 92 | 159 |
| Harmer & Snater | 61 | 97 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Elgar | 0.4 | 2 |
| 2 | Paul Walter | 14.1 | 27 |
| 3 | Wiaan Mulder | 28.6 | 67 |
| 4 | Charlie Allison | 76.6 | 253 |
| 5 | Michael Pepper | 92.6 | 303 |
| 6 | Noah Thain | 95.5 | 308 |
| 7 | Matthew Critchley | 122.2 | 400 |
Hampshire — Innings 2 (156/10 in 48.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Weatherley c Michael Pepper b Sam Cook | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 6.25 | |
| Nick Gubbins b Sam Cook | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tom Prest c Michael Pepper b Snater | 8 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 29.63 | |
| Jake Lehmann c Michael Pepper b Jamie Porter | 34 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 69.39 | |
| Ben Brown (c) (wk) b Sam Cook | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 11.54 | |
| Ben Mayes lbw b Snater | 8 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 32 | |
| Liam Dawson c Michael Pepper b Jamie Porter | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Codi Yusuf b Mulder | 12 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 50 | |
| Kyle Abbott lbw b Harmer | 35 | 43 | 8 | 0 | 81.4 | |
| Edward Jack not out | 31 | 50 | 5 | 1 | 62 | |
| Sonny Baker lbw b Critchley | 10 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 41.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 9 | NoBalls: 4 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 156 | 10 wkts, 48.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Porter | 11 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 1.7 |
| Sam Cook | 11 | 5 | 33 | 3 | 3 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 9 | 2 | 35 | 1 | 3.9 |
| Shane Snater | 9 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 4.2 |
| Simon Harmer | 8 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 2.8 |
| Matthew Critchley | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Weatherley & Gubbins | 0 | 9 |
| Weatherley & Tom Prest | 5 | 23 |
| Jake Lehmann & Tom Prest | 33 | 47 |
| Jake Lehmann & Brown | 14 | 22 |
| Ben Mayes & Brown | 2 | 29 |
| Ben Mayes & Liam Dawson | 9 | 17 |
| Ben Mayes & Codi Yusuf | 2 | 7 |
| Kyle Abbott & Codi Yusuf | 26 | 39 |
| Kyle Abbott & Eddie Jack | 48 | 56 |
| Sonny Baker & Eddie Jack | 17 | 42 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Gubbins | 1.3 | 0 |
| 2 | Joe Weatherley | 5.2 | 5 |
| 3 | Tom Prest | 13.1 | 38 |
| 4 | Jake Lehmann | 16.5 | 52 |
| 5 | Ben Brown | 21.4 | 54 |
| 6 | Liam Dawson | 24.3 | 63 |
| 7 | Ben Mayes | 25.4 | 65 |
| 8 | Codi Yusuf | 32.1 | 91 |
| 9 | Kyle Abbott | 41.3 | 139 |
| 10 | Sonny Baker | 48.3 | 156 |
Hampshire — Innings 3 (168/10 in 59.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Weatherley c Michael Pepper b Jamie Porter | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Nick Gubbins c Noah Thain b Critchley | 48 | 161 | 7 | 0 | 29.81 | |
| Tom Prest lbw b Harmer | 55 | 67 | 10 | 0 | 82.09 | |
| Jake Lehmann c Michael Pepper b Sam Cook | 9 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 50 | |
| Ben Brown (c) (wk) b Harmer | 12 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Ben Mayes b Harmer | 4 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 18.18 | |
| Liam Dawson b Critchley | 14 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 51.85 | |
| Codi Yusuf lbw b Critchley | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Kyle Abbott not out | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 23.53 | |
| Edward Jack b Critchley | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Sonny Baker c Snater b Critchley | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 6 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 168 | 10 wkts, 59.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Porter | 9 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 2.8 |
| Sam Cook | 9 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 2.6 |
| Simon Harmer | 25 | 9 | 49 | 3 | 2 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Shane Snater | 8 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 4 |
| Matthew Critchley | 4.3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Weatherley & Gubbins | 4 | 4 |
| Tom Prest & Gubbins | 81 | 137 |
| Jake Lehmann & Gubbins | 15 | 30 |
| Brown & Gubbins | 19 | 53 |
| Ben Mayes & Gubbins | 10 | 38 |
| Liam Dawson & Gubbins | 20 | 47 |
| Codi Yusuf & Gubbins | 6 | 12 |
| Kyle Abbott & Gubbins | 5 | 14 |
| Kyle Abbott & Eddie Jack | 8 | 20 |
| Kyle Abbott & Sonny Baker | 0 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Weatherley | 0.4 | 4 |
| 2 | Tom Prest | 23.3 | 85 |
| 3 | Jake Lehmann | 28.3 | 100 |
| 4 | Ben Brown | 37.2 | 119 |
| 5 | Ben Mayes | 43.4 | 129 |
| 6 | Liam Dawson | 51.3 | 149 |
| 7 | Codi Yusuf | 53.3 | 155 |
| 8 | Nick Gubbins | 55.5 | 160 |
| 9 | Edward Jack | 59.1 | 168 |
| 10 | Sonny Baker | 59.3 | 168 |
Match Info
| Match | Hampshire vs Essex |
|---|---|
| Series | County Championship Division One 2026 |
| Time | 03-Apr-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl |
| Live Telecast | YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Hampshire vs Essex (HAM vs ESS)
Hampshire will face Essex in a thrilling match on 03-Apr-2026 in County Championship Division One 2026. The match will be played at The Rose Bowl at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on YouTubeSports.
Match Overview
Hampshire 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 County Championship Division One 2026.
The pitch at The Rose Bowl is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Hampshire will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Essex will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Hampshire 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 Hampshire showcase its strengths, or will Essex pull off a major upset? Join us live on YouTubeSports on 03-Apr-2026 to find out the answer!
