County Championship Division One 2026 | 20-Aug-2026 03:30 PM | The Cooper Associates County Ground
SOM 469/10 (127.5)
ESS 138/8 (36)
Day 2: 3rd Session - Essex trail by 331 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pepper* | 15 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Sam Cook | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archie Vaughan* | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Jack Leach | 10 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 2.7 |
Last Wicket:Shane Snater c James Rew b Jack Leach 0(6) - 138/8 in 35.5 ov.
Somerset vs Essex
Somerset — Innings 1 (469/10 in 127.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Thomas b Snater | 110 | 162 | 15 | 1 | 67.9 | |
| Tom Lammonby b Sam Cook | 20 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 95.24 | |
| Lewis Goldsworthy c Michael Pepper b Jamie Porter | 16 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 51.61 | |
| Henry Nicholls b Sam Cook | 96 | 191 | 13 | 0 | 50.26 | |
| Tom Abell b Snater | 65 | 124 | 10 | 0 | 52.42 | |
| James Rew (wk) batting | 74 | 127 | 10 | 0 | 58.27 | |
| Jake Ball b Sam Cook | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21.43 | |
| Archie Vaughan b Jamie Porter | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lewis Gregory (c) lbw b Snater | 11 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 42.31 | |
| Jack Leach c Jamie Porter b Sam Cook | 5 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 23.81 | |
| Migael Pretorius lbw b Critchley | 48 | 48 | 7 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 15 | NoBalls: 2 | Total: 21 | |||||
| Total | 469 | 10 wkts, 127.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Porter | 27 | 8 | 70 | 2 | 2.6 |
| Sam Cook | 29 | 5 | 92 | 4 | 3.2 |
| Shane Snater | 26 | 5 | 96 | 3 | 3.7 |
| Simon Harmer | 31 | 4 | 124 | 0 | 4 |
| Noah Thain | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| Matthew Critchley | 11.5 | 1 | 54 | 1 | 4.6 |
| Tom Westley | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Thomas & Lammonby | 34 | 34 |
| Joshua Thomas & Goldsworthy | 60 | 72 |
| Joshua Thomas & Nicholls | 119 | 227 |
| Tom Abell & Nicholls | 99 | 157 |
| Tom Abell & James Rew | 36 | 77 |
| Jake Ball & James Rew | 4 | 27 |
| Archie Vaughan & James Rew | 1 | 5 |
| Lewis Gregory & James Rew | 29 | 50 |
| Jack Leach & James Rew | 15 | 32 |
| Migael Pretorius & James Rew | 72 | 86 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Lammonby | 5.4 | 34 |
| 2 | Lewis Goldsworthy | 17.4 | 94 |
| 3 | Joshua Thomas | 55.3 | 213 |
| 4 | Henry Nicholls | 81.4 | 312 |
| 5 | Tom Abell | 94.3 | 348 |
| 6 | Jake Ball | 98.6 | 352 |
| 7 | Archie Vaughan | 99.5 | 353 |
| 8 | Lewis Gregory | 108.1 | 382 |
| 9 | Jack Leach | 113.3 | 397 |
| 10 | Migael Pretorius | 127.5 | 469 |
Essex — Innings 2 (138/7 in 35.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Elgar lbw b Lewis Gregory | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Paul Walter c Jack Leach b Jake Ball | 48 | 70 | 8 | 0 | 68.57 | |
| Tom Westley (c) c James Rew b Lewis Gregory | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charlie Allison b Lewis Gregory | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Matthew Critchley lbw b Archie Vaughan | 50 | 88 | 6 | 1 | 56.82 | |
| Noah Thain lbw b Jack Leach | 10 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 58.82 | |
| Michael Pepper (wk) batting | 15 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Simon Harmer c Goldsworthy b Jack Leach | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Shane Snater batting | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 6 | Wides: 1 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 138 | 7 wkts, 35.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sam Cook, Jamie Porter | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Gregory | 6 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 4.8 |
| Jake Ball | 10 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Migael Pretorius | 8 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Jack Leach | 9.4 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 2.8 |
| Archie Vaughan | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Elgar & Walter | 0 | 2 |
| Westley & Walter | 0 | 2 |
| Charlie Allison & Walter | 2 | 10 |
| Critchley & Walter | 102 | 121 |
| Critchley & Noah Thain | 13 | 31 |
| Critchley & Michael Pepper | 12 | 30 |
| Harmer & Michael Pepper | 5 | 8 |
| Snater & Michael Pepper | 4 | 10 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Elgar | 0.2 | 0 |
| 2 | Tom Westley | 0.4 | 0 |
| 3 | Charlie Allison | 2.2 | 2 |
| 4 | Paul Walter | 22.3 | 104 |
| 5 | Noah Thain | 27.4 | 117 |
| 6 | Matthew Critchley | 32.4 | 129 |
| 7 | Simon Harmer | 33.6 | 134 |
Match Info
| Match | Somerset vs Essex |
|---|---|
| Series | County Championship Division One 2026 |
| Time | 20-Aug-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | The Cooper Associates County Ground Taunton |
| Seating Capacity | 6500 |
| Live Telecast | YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Somerset vs Essex (SOM vs ESS)
Somerset will face Essex in a thrilling match on 20-Aug-2026 in County Championship Division One 2026. The match will be played at The Cooper Associates County Ground at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on YouTubeSports.
The Cooper Associates County Ground Pitch Report for SOM vs ESS Match 44 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers.
The Cooper Associates County Ground Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Taunton, GB will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 27°C on the match day with 31% humidity and 14.6 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Somerset 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 Cooper Associates County Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Somerset will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Essex will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Somerset 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 Somerset showcase its strengths, or will Essex pull off a major upset? Join us live on YouTubeSports on 20-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
