Kent vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2020
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 22 H2H matches (2016–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (KEN perspective)
KEN Form
Season Comparison
Current Standings
KEN
W5 L3
ESS
W2 L6
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Simon Harmer
ESS
Catches (1+)
Paul Walter
ESS
Catches (1+)
Daniel Bell-Drummond
KEN
Catches (1+)
Joe Denly
KEN
Sixes (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Wickets (1+)
Jordan Cox
KEN
Catches (1+)
Shane Snater
ESS
Catches (1+)
Tom Westley
ESS
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 22 H2H matches
St Lawrence Ground
Canterbury, England
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2022). 3 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN vs ESS 29 May 2026 | 129/9 (20) | 130/1 (13.4) | 259 |
| KEN vs NOT 26 Jun 2026 | 184/7 (20) | 187/6 (18.4) | 371 |
| KEN vs HAM 28 Jun 2026 | 176/6 (20) | 177/3 (18.4) | 353 |
| KEN vs SUR 10 Jul 2026 | 102/10 (17) | 106/1 (8.5) | 208 |
| KEN vs MID 12 Jul 2026 | 172/6 (20) | 157/7 (20) | 329 |
KEN at St Lawrence Ground
Top Scorer
Daniel Bell-Drummond
1740 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Frederick Klaassen
36 wkts
ESS at St Lawrence Ground
Top Scorer
Paul Walter
251 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Simon Harmer
7 wkts
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Kent
Playing XI in this match
Essex
Playing XI in this match
Essex · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Delport | run out (Sam Billings) | 28 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 112 |
| Tom Westley | c Zak Crawley b Frederick Klaassen | 39 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 205.26 |
| Daniel Lawrence | c Alex Blake b Imran Qayyum | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Michael Pepper (wk) | run out (Grant Stewart) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | c Sam Billings b Grant Stewart | 52 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 157.58 |
| Paul Walter | c Daniel Bell-Drummond b Matt Milnes | 19 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 118.75 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | c Jack Leaning b Imran Qayyum | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Jack Plom | not out | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Aron Nijjar | c Sam Billings b Frederick Klaassen | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 125 |
| Samuel Cook | c Grant Stewart b Frederick Klaassen | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Quinn | not out | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kent · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Denly | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milnes | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Frederick Klaassen | 4 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stewart | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Imran Qayyum | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack Leaning | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Kent · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zak Crawley | b Jack Plom | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | c Simon Harmer b Jack Plom | 25 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 96.15 |
| Joe Denly | c Jack Plom b Aron Nijjar | 23 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 164.29 |
| Heino Kuhn | c Michael Pepper b Simon Harmer | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Sam Billings (c) (wk) | c Michael Pepper b Jack Plom | 18 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 163.64 |
| Alex Blake | c Ryan ten Doeschate b Matthew Quinn | 29 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 152.63 |
| Jack Leaning | not out | 55* | 32 | 6 | 1 | 171.88 |
| Grant Stewart | not out | 8* | 3 | 0 | 1 | 266.67 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Nijjar | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Quinn | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Cook | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Plom | 3.4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 9.41 | 1 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jack Leaning
KEN
|
83.6 |
| 2 |
Tom Westley
ESS
|
75.0 |
| 3 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
73.7 |
| 4 |
Grant Stewart
KEN
|
61.9 |
| 5 |
Jack Plom
ESS
|
61.4 |
| 6 |
Frederick Klaassen
KEN
|
56.2 |
| 7 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
55.5 |
| 8 |
Joe Denly
KEN
|
51.8 |
| 9 |
Aron Nijjar
ESS
|
46.7 |
| 10 |
Alex Blake
KEN
|
45.0 |
| 11 |
Imran Qayyum
KEN
|
44.6 |
| 12 |
Sam Billings
KEN
|
36.7 |
| 13 |
Matt Milnes
KEN
|
31.7 |
| 14 |
Cameron Delport
ESS
|
31.6 |
| 15 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
29.9 |
| 16 |
Matthew Quinn
ESS
|
28.6 |
| 17 |
Daniel Bell-Drummond
KEN
|
23.4 |
| 18 |
Zak Crawley
KEN
|
12.0 |
| 19 |
Samuel Cook
ESS
|
7.8 |
| 20 |
Daniel Lawrence
ESS
|
3.0 |
| 21 |
Heino Kuhn
KEN
|
2.7 |
| 22 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
1.4 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Kent vs Essex: who played
Kent won by 4 wickets (With 2 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2020 at St Lawrence Ground on 18 September 2020. Jack Leaning top-scored with 55 off 32 balls and Jack Plom took 3/32.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Kent vs Essex?
Kent XI: Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Joe Denly, Heino Kuhn, Sam Billings (c) (wk), Alex Blake, Jack Leaning, Grant Stewart, Matt Milnes, Imran Qayyum, Frederick Klaassen. Essex XI: Cameron Delport, Tom Westley, Daniel Lawrence, Michael Pepper (wk), Ryan ten Doeschate, Paul Walter, Simon Harmer (c), Jack Plom, Aron Nijjar, Samuel Cook, Matthew Quinn.
Who won Kent vs Essex?
Kent won by 4 wickets (With 2 balls remaining).
When and where was Kent vs Essex played?
Kent vs Essex was played at St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury on Friday 18 September 2020, in T20 Blast 2020.
What were the final scores in Kent vs Essex?
Kent scored 171/6 in 19.4 overs. Essex scored 167/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Kent vs Essex?
Jack Leaning was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 84/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Kent vs Essex?
Jack Leaning top-scored with 55 off 32 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Kent vs Essex?
Jack Plom took 3/32 in 3.4 overs.