T20 Blast 2026 | 07-Jun-2026 08:00 PM | Merchant Taylors School Ground
ESS 176/5 (20)
MDX 116/10 (17.5)
Essex won by 60 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Helm* | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Bennett* | 3.5 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.74 |
| Shane Snater | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
Last Wicket:Noah Cornwell b Charlie Bennett 11(7) - 116/10 in 17.5 ov.
Middlesex vs Essex
Essex — Innings 1 (176/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter c Eathan Bosch b Noah Cornwell | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Michael Pepper (wk) c Josh De Caires b Eathan Bosch | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 127.27 | |
| Charlie Allison b Sebastian Morgan | 61 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 164.86 | |
| Luc Benkenstein c and b Tom Helm | 67 | 56 | 8 | 2 | 119.64 | |
| Wiaan Mulder not out | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 | |
| Matthew Critchley c and b Sebastian Morgan | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 12 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 176 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Noah Thain, Simon Harmer (c), Shane Snater, Zaman Akhter, Charlie Bennett | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Helm | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.8 |
| Noah Cornwell | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Eathan Bosch | 3 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 14.3 |
| Sebastian Morgan | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Luke Hollman | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Ryan Higgins | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Walter & Michael Pepper | 14 | 12 |
| Charlie Allison & Michael Pepper | 12 | 6 |
| Charlie Allison & Luc Benkenstein | 133 | 91 |
| Charlie Allison & Mulder | 17 | 8 |
| Critchley & Mulder | 0 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Walter | 1.6 | 14 |
| 2 | Michael Pepper | 2.6 | 26 |
| 3 | Luc Benkenstein | 18.1 | 159 |
| 4 | Charlie Allison | 19.3 | 176 |
| 5 | Matthew Critchley | 19.6 | 176 |
Middlesex — Innings 2 (116/10 in 17.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Holden b Mulder | 20 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 90.91 | |
| Adam Rossington (wk) b Snater | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joshua De Caires c Snater b Zaman Akhter | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Ben Geddes c Michael Pepper b Zaman Akhter | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Leus du Plooy (c) c Zaman Akhter b Noah Thain | 14 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 82.35 | |
| Ryan Higgins c Mulder b Snater | 36 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 128.57 | |
| Luke Hollman c Zaman Akhter b Noah Thain | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 | |
| Eathan Bosch c Mulder b Noah Thain | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sebastian Morgan b Charlie Bennett | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Tom Helm not out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Noah Cornwell b Charlie Bennett | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 157.14 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 3 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 116 | 10 wkts, 17.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| Charlie Bennett | 3.5 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.7 |
| Zaman Akhter | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.7 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 3.7 |
| Simon Harmer | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Noah Thain | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 5.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Max Holden & Rossington | 1 | 5 |
| Max Holden & Josh De Caires | 31 | 26 |
| Max Holden & Ben Geddes | 0 | 3 |
| Max Holden & Leus du Plooy | 19 | 18 |
| Ryan Higgins & Leus du Plooy | 17 | 21 |
| Ryan Higgins & Hollman | 4 | 5 |
| Ryan Higgins & Eathan Bosch | 15 | 7 |
| Ryan Higgins & Sebastian Morgan | 7 | 6 |
| Ryan Higgins & Helm | 10 | 9 |
| Noah Cornwell & Helm | 12 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Rossington | 0.5 | 1 |
| 2 | Joshua De Caires | 5.1 | 32 |
| 3 | Ben Geddes | 5.4 | 32 |
| 4 | Max Holden | 8.4 | 51 |
| 5 | Leus du Plooy | 12.1 | 68 |
| 6 | Luke Hollman | 12.6 | 72 |
| 7 | Eathan Bosch | 14.1 | 87 |
| 8 | Sebastian Morgan | 15.1 | 94 |
| 9 | Ryan Higgins | 16.4 | 104 |
| 10 | Noah Cornwell | 17.5 | 116 |
Match Info
| Match | Middlesex vs Essex |
|---|---|
| Series | T20 Blast 2026 |
| Time | 07-Jun-2026 08:00 PM |
| Venue | Merchant Taylors School Ground |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Middlesex vs Essex (MID vs ESS)
Middlesex will face Essex in a thrilling match on 07-Jun-2026 in T20 Blast 2026. The match will be played at Merchant Taylors School Ground at 08:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Middlesex 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 Merchant Taylors School Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Middlesex will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Essex will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Middlesex 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 Middlesex showcase its strengths, or will Essex pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 07-Jun-2026 to find out the answer!
