T20 Blast 2026 | 29-May-2026 11:00 PM | St Lawrence Ground
KENT 129/9 (20)
ESS 130/1 (13.4)
Essex won by 9 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Allison* | 18 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 150 |
| Paul Walter | 42 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 140 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Klaassen* | 1.4 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 8.4 |
| Jake Lintott | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 |
Last Wicket:Michael Pepper c Sam Billings b Tom Rogers 64(40) - 110/1 in 11.1 ov.
Kent vs Essex
Kent — Innings 1 (129/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawanda Muyeye c Luc Benkenstein b Charlie Bennett | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond c Michael Pepper b Mulder | 13 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 92.86 | |
| Zak Crawley c Mulder b Snater | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 | |
| Sam Billings (c) (wk) c Charlie Bennett b Zaman Akhter | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 | |
| Joe Denly b Mulder | 14 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 73.68 | |
| Dian Forrester c Paul Walter b Charlie Bennett | 34 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 100 | |
| Jake Lintott c Michael Pepper b Charlie Bennett | 18 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Thomas Stewart Rogers c Luc Benkenstein b Mulder | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 | |
| Matt Milnes not out | 15 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 214.29 | |
| Fred Klaassen c Paul Walter b Snater | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200 | |
| Matthew Parkinson not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 1 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 129 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.8 |
| Charlie Bennett | 3 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 8.3 |
| Zaman Akhter | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 |
| Simon Harmer | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Matthew Critchley | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Muyeye & Bell-Drummond | 7 | 8 |
| Crawley & Bell-Drummond | 7 | 5 |
| Sam Billings & Bell-Drummond | 13 | 11 |
| Denly & Bell-Drummond | 3 | 10 |
| Denly & Dian Forrester | 16 | 18 |
| Lintott & Dian Forrester | 48 | 43 |
| Tom Rogers & Dian Forrester | 8 | 8 |
| Tom Rogers & Milnes | 8 | 8 |
| Fred Klaassen & Milnes | 17 | 7 |
| Matthew Parkinson & Milnes | 2 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tawanda Muyeye | 1.2 | 7 |
| 2 | Zak Crawley | 2.1 | 14 |
| 3 | Sam Billings | 3.6 | 27 |
| 4 | Daniel Bell-Drummond | 5.4 | 30 |
| 5 | Joe Denly | 8.4 | 46 |
| 6 | Jake Lintott | 15.5 | 94 |
| 7 | Dian Forrester | 17.1 | 102 |
| 8 | Thomas Stewart Rogers | 18.3 | 110 |
| 9 | Fred Klaassen | 19.4 | 127 |
Essex — Innings 2 (130/1 in 13.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter not out | 42 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 140 | |
| Michael Pepper (wk) c Sam Billings b Tom Rogers | 64 | 40 | 6 | 3 | 160 | |
| Charlie Allison not out | 18 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | Wides: 6 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 130 | 1 wkts, 13.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Luc Benkenstein, Wiaan Mulder, Matthew Critchley, Noah Thain, Simon Harmer (c), Shane Snater, Zaman Akhter, Charlie Bennett | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Klaassen | 1.4 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 8.4 |
| Matt Milnes | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10 |
| Thomas Stewart Rogers | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.3 |
| Dian Forrester | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Matthew Parkinson | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Jake Lintott | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Walter & Michael Pepper | 110 | 67 |
| Walter & Charlie Allison | 20 | 15 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Pepper | 11.1 | 110 |
Match Info
| Match | Kent vs Essex |
|---|---|
| Series | T20 Blast 2026 |
| Time | 29-May-2026 11:00 PM |
| Venue | St Lawrence Ground Canterbury |
| Seating Capacity | 15000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Kent vs Essex (KET vs ESS)
Kent will face Essex in a thrilling match on 29-May-2026 in T20 Blast 2026. The match will be played at St Lawrence Ground at 11:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
St Lawrence Ground Pitch Report for KET vs ESS Match 21 Match
This is a Bowling pitch, a total of 3 match has been played on this pitch, in which the team batting first has won 1 match and the team bowling first has won 1 matches. The average score on this pitch is 224. Bowling first after winning the toss would be the right decision.
St Lawrence Ground Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Canterbury, GB will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 20°C on the match day with 52% humidity and 7.1 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Kent 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 T20 Blast 2026.
The pitch at St Lawrence Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Kent will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Essex will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Kent 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 Kent showcase its strengths, or will Essex pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 29-May-2026 to find out the answer!
