T20 Blast 2026 | 26-Jun-2026 11:00 PM | County Ground
NHNTS 238/6 (20)
ESS 108/10 (13.2)
Northamptonshire won by 130 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Fernandes* | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Harrison* | 2.2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 3.86 |
| George Scrimshaw | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.67 |
Last Wicket:Charlie Bennett b Calvin Harrison 0(1) - 108/10 in 13.2 ov.
Northamptonshire vs Essex
Northamptonshire — Innings 1 (238/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Vasconcelos b Harmer | 44 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 209.52 | |
| Chris Lynn c Luc Benkenstein b Harmer | 75 | 37 | 11 | 3 | 202.7 | |
| David Willey (c) c Michael Pepper b Charlie Bennett | 65 | 29 | 6 | 4 | 224.14 | |
| Justin Broad c Michael Pepper b Snater | 28 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 133.33 | |
| Saif Zaib b Zaman Akhter | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 157.14 | |
| Lewis McManus (wk) c Harmer b Zaman Akhter | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 | |
| Calvin Harrison not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Nathan McSweeney not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 4 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 238 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | James Sales, Ben Sanderson, George Scrimshaw | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 14 |
| Charlie Bennett | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.3 |
| Zaman Akhter | 4 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 11.5 |
| Simon Harmer | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.8 |
| Matthew Critchley | 4 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 11.2 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Paul Walter | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Vasconcelos & Chris Lynn | 98 | 47 |
| Willey & Chris Lynn | 48 | 21 |
| Willey & Justin Broad | 69 | 37 |
| Saif Zaib & Justin Broad | 11 | 4 |
| Saif Zaib & Lewis McManus | 10 | 8 |
| Saif Zaib & Calvin Harrison | 1 | 2 |
| Nathan McSweeney & Calvin Harrison | 1 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricardo Vasconcelos | 7.5 | 98 |
| 2 | Chris Lynn | 11.2 | 146 |
| 3 | David Willey | 17.3 | 215 |
| 4 | Justin Broad | 18.1 | 226 |
| 5 | Lewis McManus | 19.3 | 236 |
| 6 | Saif Zaib | 19.5 | 237 |
Essex — Innings 2 (108/10 in 13.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter b Ben Sanderson | 13 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 162.5 | |
| Michael Pepper c Ben Sanderson b James Sales | 23 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 209.09 | |
| Jordan Cox (wk) c Lewis McManus b Ben Sanderson | 21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 233.33 | |
| Charlie Allison c Nathan McSweeney b George Scrimshaw | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Luc Benkenstein c Nathan McSweeney b Saif Zaib | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Matthew Critchley b Calvin Harrison | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 137.5 | |
| Simon Harmer (c) c Ricardo Vasconcelos b Calvin Harrison | 12 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 80 | |
| Simon Fernandes not out | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Shane Snater st Lewis McManus b Calvin Harrison | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zaman Akhter lbw b Calvin Harrison | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Charlie Bennett b Calvin Harrison | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Total: 2 | |||||
| Total | 108 | 10 wkts, 13.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
| Ben Sanderson | 2 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 12.5 |
| James Sales | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 9 |
| Saif Zaib | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4.5 |
| George Scrimshaw | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.7 |
| Calvin Harrison | 2.2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 3.9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Walter & Michael Pepper | 15 | 10 |
| Jordan Cox & Michael Pepper | 32 | 14 |
| Charlie Allison & Michael Pepper | 10 | 4 |
| Charlie Allison & Luc Benkenstein | 9 | 9 |
| Critchley & Luc Benkenstein | 6 | 7 |
| Critchley & Harmer | 13 | 11 |
| Simon Fernandes & Harmer | 13 | 14 |
| Simon Fernandes & Snater | 0 | 1 |
| Simon Fernandes & Zaman Akhter | 10 | 9 |
| Simon Fernandes & Charlie Bennett | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Walter | 1.4 | 15 |
| 2 | Jordan Cox | 3.6 | 47 |
| 3 | Michael Pepper | 4.4 | 57 |
| 4 | Charlie Allison | 6.1 | 66 |
| 5 | Luc Benkenstein | 7.2 | 72 |
| 6 | Matthew Critchley | 9.1 | 85 |
| 7 | Simon Harmer | 11.3 | 98 |
| 8 | Shane Snater | 11.4 | 98 |
| 9 | Zaman Akhter | 13.1 | 108 |
| 10 | Charlie Bennett | 13.2 | 108 |
Match Info
| Match | Northamptonshire vs Essex |
|---|---|
| Series | T20 Blast 2026 |
| Time | 26-Jun-2026 11:00 PM |
| Venue | County Ground |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Northamptonshire vs Essex (NOR vs ESS)
Northamptonshire will face Essex in a thrilling match on 26-Jun-2026 in T20 Blast 2026. The match will be played at County Ground at 11:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Northamptonshire 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 County Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Northamptonshire will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Essex will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire showcase its strengths, or will Essex pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 26-Jun-2026 to find out the answer!
