England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 | 21-Jul-2026 03:30 PM | Brunton Memorial Ground
MDX 294/8 (50)
ESS 253/10 (46.2)
Middlesex won by 41 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Zeb* | 34 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 106.25 |
| Jamie Porter | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naavya Sharma* | 7.2 | 0 | 59 | 2 | 8 |
| Henry Brookes | 10 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 4.6 |
Last Wicket:Jamie Porter c Cracknell b Naavya Sharma 0(1) - 253/10 in 46.2 ov.
Middlesex vs Essex
Middlesex — Innings 1 (294/8 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua De Caires b Jamie Porter | 15 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 57.69 | |
| Nathan Fernandes c Mackenzie Jones b Critchley | 112 | 130 | 13 | 2 | 86.15 | |
| Sam Robson c Critchley b Zaman Akhter | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Ben Geddes (c) c Charlie Bennett b Mackenzie Jones | 36 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 92.31 | |
| Luke Hollman c Zaman Akhter b Critchley | 40 | 51 | 1 | 2 | 78.43 | |
| Joe Cracknell (wk) c Ali Zeb b Critchley | 20 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 166.67 | |
| Zafar Gohar not out | 22 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 169.23 | |
| Toby Roland-Jones c Zaman Akhter b Critchley | 18 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 180 | |
| Henry Brookes c Mackenzie Jones b Zaman Akhter | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Noah Cornwell not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 9 | LegByes: 3 | NoBalls: 4 | Wides: 7 | Total: 23 | |||||
| Total | 294 | 8 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Naavya Sharma | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Porter | 10 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 2.8 |
| Charlie Bennett | 6 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Zaman Akhter | 10 | 0 | 63 | 2 | 6.3 |
| Mackenzie Jones | 8 | 0 | 62 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Matthew Critchley | 10 | 0 | 55 | 4 | 5.5 |
| Noah Thain | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 4.7 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Josh De Caires & Nathan Fernandes | 39 | 49 |
| Sam Robson & Nathan Fernandes | 12 | 31 |
| Ben Geddes & Nathan Fernandes | 58 | 62 |
| Hollman & Nathan Fernandes | 110 | 116 |
| Cracknell & Nathan Fernandes | 17 | 9 |
| Cracknell & Zafar Gohar | 15 | 10 |
| Roland-Jones & Zafar Gohar | 29 | 17 |
| Brookes & Zafar Gohar | 9 | 4 |
| Noah Cornwell & Zafar Gohar | 5 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua De Caires | 8.1 | 39 |
| 2 | Sam Robson | 13.2 | 51 |
| 3 | Ben Geddes | 23.4 | 109 |
| 4 | Luke Hollman | 42.6 | 219 |
| 5 | Nathan Fernandes | 44.3 | 236 |
| 6 | Joe Cracknell | 46.1 | 251 |
| 7 | Toby Roland-Jones | 48.6 | 280 |
| 8 | Henry Brookes | 49.4 | 289 |
Essex — Innings 2 (253/9 in 46.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Thain b Hollman | 74 | 93 | 11 | 0 | 79.57 | |
| Robin Das c Naavya Sharma b Noah Cornwell | 29 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 116 | |
| Grant Roelofsen lbw b Roland-Jones | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 41.67 | |
| Matthew Critchley (c) b Roland-Jones | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Luc Benkenstein c Josh De Caires b Noah Cornwell | 13 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 144.44 | |
| Simon Fernandes (wk) c and b Hollman | 51 | 65 | 9 | 0 | 78.46 | |
| Ali Zeb batting | 34 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 106.25 | |
| Zaman Akhter b Hollman | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Mackenzie Jones b Brookes | 19 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 86.36 | |
| Charlie Bennett c Roland-Jones b Naavya Sharma | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110 | |
| Jamie Porter batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 11 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 253 | 9 wkts, 46.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Roland-Jones | 7 | 1 | 34 | 2 | 4.9 |
| Naavya Sharma | 7.1 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 8.2 |
| Noah Cornwell | 5 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 5.8 |
| Henry Brookes | 10 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 4.6 |
| Zafar Gohar | 10 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 3.3 |
| Luke Hollman | 7 | 0 | 51 | 3 | 7.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Noah Thain & Robin Das | 57 | 43 |
| Noah Thain & Roelofsen | 7 | 19 |
| Noah Thain & Critchley | 4 | 3 |
| Noah Thain & Luc Benkenstein | 24 | 16 |
| Noah Thain & Simon Fernandes | 86 | 122 |
| Ali Zeb & Simon Fernandes | 9 | 11 |
| Ali Zeb & Zaman Akhter | 8 | 10 |
| Ali Zeb & Mackenzie Jones | 36 | 36 |
| Ali Zeb & Charlie Bennett | 22 | 17 |
| Ali Zeb & Jamie Porter | 0 | 0 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Das | 7.1 | 57 |
| 2 | Grant Roelofsen | 10.2 | 64 |
| 3 | Matthew Critchley | 10.5 | 68 |
| 4 | Luc Benkenstein | 13.3 | 92 |
| 5 | Noah Thain | 33.5 | 178 |
| 6 | Simon Fernandes | 35.4 | 187 |
| 7 | Zaman Akhter | 37.2 | 195 |
| 8 | Mackenzie Jones | 43.2 | 231 |
| 9 | Charlie Bennett | 46.1 | 253 |
Match Info
| Match | Middlesex vs Essex |
|---|---|
| Series | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Time | 21-Jul-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Brunton Memorial Ground Radlett |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | SonyLIV |
Match Preview: Middlesex vs Essex (MID vs ESS)
Middlesex will face Essex in a thrilling match on 21-Jul-2026 in England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026. The match will be played at Brunton Memorial Ground at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on SonyLIV.
Brunton Memorial Ground Pitch Report for MID vs ESS Match 3 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers.
Brunton Memorial Ground Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Radlett, GB will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 25°C on the match day with 30% humidity and 19.7 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 50% chances of precipitation during the game.
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 England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026.
The pitch at Brunton Memorial 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 SonyLIV on 21-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!
