County Championship Division One 2026 | 24-Apr-2026 03:30 PM | Kennington Oval
ESS 409/10 (117.1)
SUR 472/10 (156.3)
ESS 302/2 (86)
Match drawn
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Allison* | 35 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 44.3 |
| Dean Elgar | 107 | 238 | 10 | 1 | 44.96 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Burns* | 7 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 4.14 |
| Ben Foakes | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.5 |
Last Wicket:Tom Westley c Sibley b Dan Lawrence 136(169) - 219/2 in 59.5 ov.
Surrey vs Essex
Essex — Innings 1 (409/10 in 117.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Elgar c Foakes b Jordan Clark | 92 | 161 | 15 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Paul Walter lbw b Sean Abbott | 101 | 184 | 14 | 0 | 54.89 | |
| Tom Westley (c) b Tom Lawes | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | |
| Charlie Allison lbw b Fisher | 40 | 67 | 7 | 0 | 59.7 | |
| Matthew Critchley c Rory Burns b Tom Lawes | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Michael Pepper (wk) b Gus Atkinson | 17 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 48.57 | |
| Noah Thain c Jamie Smith b Dan Lawrence | 64 | 126 | 12 | 0 | 50.79 | |
| Simon Harmer lbw b Sean Abbott | 41 | 75 | 4 | 0 | 54.67 | |
| Shane Snater c Rory Burns b Dan Lawrence | 17 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 113.33 | |
| Sam Cook c Rory Burns b Dan Lawrence | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jamie Porter not out | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 6 | NoBalls: 18 | Wides: 4 | Total: 28 | |||||
| Total | 409 | 10 wkts, 117.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Atkinson | 23 | 2 | 76 | 1 | 3.3 |
| Tom Lawes | 23 | 2 | 89 | 2 | 3.9 |
| Sean Abbott | 24 | 4 | 80 | 2 | 3.3 |
| Jordan Clark | 25 | 3 | 87 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Matthew Fisher | 17 | 3 | 57 | 1 | 3.4 |
| Dan Lawrence | 5.1 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 2.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Elgar & Walter | 177 | 282 |
| Westley & Walter | 11 | 51 |
| Charlie Allison & Walter | 54 | 90 |
| Charlie Allison & Critchley | 13 | 17 |
| Michael Pepper & Critchley | 0 | 10 |
| Michael Pepper & Noah Thain | 46 | 75 |
| Harmer & Noah Thain | 74 | 148 |
| Snater & Noah Thain | 24 | 18 |
| Snater & Sam Cook | 0 | 1 |
| Snater & Jamie Porter | 1 | 11 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Elgar | 46.6 | 183 |
| 2 | Tom Westley | 55.3 | 194 |
| 3 | Paul Walter | 70.3 | 248 |
| 4 | Charlie Allison | 73.2 | 262 |
| 5 | Matthew Critchley | 74.6 | 262 |
| 6 | Michael Pepper | 87.3 | 309 |
| 7 | Simon Harmer | 112.1 | 384 |
| 8 | Noah Thain | 115.1 | 408 |
| 9 | Sam Cook | 115.2 | 408 |
| 10 | Shane Snater | 117.1 | 409 |
Surrey — Innings 2 (472/10 in 156.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Burns (c) c Michael Pepper b Jamie Porter | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Dominic Sibley c Michael Pepper b Sam Cook | 101 | 283 | 8 | 0 | 35.69 | |
| Jamie Smith c Michael Pepper b Snater | 5 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 15.62 | |
| Ollie Pope c and b Jamie Porter | 69 | 131 | 10 | 0 | 52.67 | |
| Dan Lawrence c Sam Cook b Noah Thain | 125 | 204 | 15 | 2 | 61.27 | |
| Ben Foakes (wk) b Critchley | 33 | 59 | 5 | 0 | 55.93 | |
| Jordan Clark lbw b Critchley | 43 | 60 | 3 | 0 | 71.67 | |
| Tom Lawes c and b Harmer | 36 | 71 | 5 | 0 | 50.7 | |
| Sean Abbott c Critchley b Harmer | 8 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 32 | |
| Gus Atkinson not out | 21 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 41.18 | |
| Matthew Fisher c Michael Pepper b Harmer | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 10.53 | |
| Extras | Byes: 6 | LegByes: 13 | NoBalls: 8 | Total: 27 | |||||
| Total | 472 | 10 wkts, 156.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Porter | 26 | 7 | 75 | 2 | 2.9 |
| Sam Cook | 29 | 5 | 62 | 1 | 2.1 |
| Shane Snater | 27 | 5 | 74 | 1 | 2.7 |
| Noah Thain | 20 | 4 | 70 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Simon Harmer | 25.3 | 2 | 69 | 3 | 2.7 |
| Matthew Critchley | 28 | 3 | 95 | 2 | 3.4 |
| Paul Walter | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rory Burns & Sibley | 12 | 14 |
| Jamie Smith & Sibley | 16 | 55 |
| Pope & Sibley | 105 | 249 |
| Dan Lawrence & Sibley | 119 | 264 |
| Dan Lawrence & Foakes | 86 | 115 |
| Dan Lawrence & Jordan Clark | 26 | 46 |
| Tom Lawes & Jordan Clark | 66 | 99 |
| Sean Abbott & Jordan Clark | 0 | 6 |
| Sean Abbott & Atkinson | 16 | 44 |
| Fisher & Atkinson | 22 | 47 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rory Burns | 2.2 | 12 |
| 2 | Jamie Smith | 11.3 | 29 |
| 3 | Ollie Pope | 52.6 | 134 |
| 4 | Dominic Sibley | 96.6 | 255 |
| 5 | Ben Foakes | 116.1 | 341 |
| 6 | Dan Lawrence | 123.5 | 367 |
| 7 | Tom Lawes | 140.2 | 434 |
| 8 | Jordan Clark | 141.2 | 434 |
| 9 | Sean Abbott | 148.4 | 450 |
| 10 | Matthew Fisher | 156.3 | 472 |
Essex — Innings 3 (302/2 in 86 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter lbw b Gus Atkinson | 3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 8.11 | |
| Dean Elgar not out | 107 | 238 | 10 | 1 | 44.96 | |
| Tom Westley (c) c D Sibley b Dan Lawrence | 136 | 169 | 22 | 2 | 80.47 | |
| Charlie Allison not out | 35 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 44.3 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 14 | Wides: 2 | Total: 21 | |||||
| Total | 302 | 2 wkts, 86 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Matthew Critchley, Michael Pepper (wk), Noah Thain, Simon Harmer, Shane Snater, Sam Cook, Jamie Porter | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Abbott | 15 | 3 | 43 | 0 | 2.9 |
| Gus Atkinson | 11 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1.1 |
| Dan Lawrence | 19 | 2 | 54 | 1 | 2.8 |
| Jordan Clark | 11 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Matthew Fisher | 9 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 4 |
| Tom Lawes | 6 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Rory Burns | 7 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 4.1 |
| Dominic Sibley | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 4 |
| Ben Foakes | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Walter & Elgar | 21 | 66 |
| Westley & Elgar | 197 | 294 |
| Charlie Allison & Elgar | 83 | 157 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Walter | 10.6 | 22 |
| 2 | Tom Westley | 59.5 | 219 |
Match Info
| Match | Surrey vs Essex |
|---|---|
| Series | County Championship Division One 2026 |
| Time | 24-Apr-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Kennington Oval |
| Live Telecast | YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Surrey vs Essex (SUR vs ESS)
Surrey will face Essex in a thrilling match on 24-Apr-2026 in County Championship Division One 2026. The match will be played at Kennington Oval at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on YouTubeSports.
Match Overview
Surrey 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 Kennington Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Surrey will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Essex will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Surrey 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 Surrey showcase its strengths, or will Essex pull off a major upset? Join us live on YouTubeSports on 24-Apr-2026 to find out the answer!
