Somerset vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2021
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Based on 15 H2H matches (2016–2025)
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SOM
W8 L4
ESS
W5 L8
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Jordan Cox
KEN
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Jake Ball
NOT
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Will Smeed
SOM
Catches (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
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Simon Harmer
ESS
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Matthew Critchley
DER
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Craig Overton
SOM
Catches (1+)
Tom Abell
SOM
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 14 H2H matches
The Cooper Associates County Ground
St James Street, Taunton, England
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jul 2022). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOM vs GLA 04 Jun 2026 | 202/6 (20) | 203/6 (20) | 405 |
| SOM vs WAR 07 Jun 2026 | 215/4 (20) | 216/4 (19.4) | 431 |
| SOM vs GLO 26 Jun 2026 | 194/7 (20) | 176/7 (20) | 370 |
| SOM vs NOR 10 Jul 2026 | 162/8 (20) | 165/3 (15) | 327 |
| SOM vs WOR 12 Jul 2026 | 194/7 (20) | 116/10 (16) | 310 |
SOM at The Cooper Associates County Ground
Top Scorer
Tom Abell
1510 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Lewis Gregory
63 wkts
ESS at The Cooper Associates County Ground
Top Scorer
Michael Pepper
165 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Simon Harmer
6 wkts
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Somerset
Playing XI in this match
Essex
Playing XI in this match
Somerset · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton (wk) | c Aron Nijjar b Samuel Cook | 18 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 225 |
| James Hildreth | c Paul Walter b Samuel Cook | 39 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 216.67 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | b James Porter | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddie Byrom | c James Neesham b Samuel Cook | 28 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 107.69 |
| Tom Abell (c) | st Adam Wheater b Simon Harmer | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Lewis Gregory | c Simon Harmer b Jack Plom | 24 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 96 |
| Ben Green | not out | 43* | 30 | 0 | 3 | 143.33 |
| Marchant de Lange | lbw b Jack Plom | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 257.14 |
| Josh Davey | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Nijjar | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| James Porter | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Plom | 3 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| Samuel Cook | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 4.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Essex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wheater (wk) | c Tom Abell b Josh Davey | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Tom Westley | c Max Waller b Jack Brooks | 13 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 185.71 |
| Michael Pepper | c Tom Banton b Josh Davey | 18 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 163.64 |
| Paul Walter | c Roelof van der Merwe b Josh Davey | 45 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 150 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | c Tom Banton b Marchant de Lange | 26 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 123.81 |
| James Neesham | b Marchant de Lange | 53 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 212 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | c Eddie Byrom b Marchant de Lange | 16 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 160 |
| Aron Nijjar | not out | 5* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Jack Plom | not out | 6* | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
Somerset · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Waller | 3 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 13.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Brooks | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Davey | 3.5 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 11.14 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Gregory | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Marchant de Lange | 4 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 8.75 | 3 | 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 |
Samuel Cook
ESS
|
131.7 |
| 2 |
Marchant de Lange
SOM
|
126.4 |
| 3 |
James Neesham
ESS
|
94.9 |
| 4 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
77.4 |
| 5 |
James Hildreth
SOM
|
73.9 |
| 6 |
Josh Davey
SOM
|
54.5 |
| 7 |
Ben Green
SOM
|
52.2 |
| 8 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
50.9 |
| 9 |
Tom Banton
SOM
|
46.5 |
| 10 |
James Porter
ESS
|
42.2 |
| 11 |
Jack Brooks
SOM
|
38.4 |
| 12 |
Jack Plom
ESS
|
33.9 |
| 13 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
32.1 |
| 14 |
Lewis Gregory
SOM
|
28.3 |
| 15 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
28.0 |
| 16 |
Eddie Byrom
SOM
|
27.4 |
| 17 |
Tom Westley
ESS
|
27.1 |
| 18 |
Aron Nijjar
ESS
|
15.6 |
| 19 |
Roelof van der Merwe
SOM
|
12.1 |
| 20 |
Max Waller
SOM
|
6.7 |
| 21 |
Tom Abell
SOM
|
3.9 |
| 22 |
Adam Wheater
ESS
|
1.6 |
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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Somerset vs Essex: who played
Essex won by 3 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2021 at The Cooper Associates County Ground on 9 June 2021. James Neesham top-scored with 53 off 25 balls and Samuel Cook took 3/14.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Somerset vs Essex?
Somerset XI: Tom Banton (wk), James Hildreth, Roelof van der Merwe, Tom Abell (c), Eddie Byrom, Lewis Gregory, Ben Green, Marchant de Lange, Josh Davey, Jack Brooks, Max Waller. Essex XI: Adam Wheater (wk), Tom Westley, Michael Pepper, Paul Walter, Ryan ten Doeschate, James Neesham, Simon Harmer (c), Aron Nijjar, Jack Plom, Samuel Cook, James Porter.
Who won Somerset vs Essex?
Essex won by 3 wickets (with 7 balls remaining).
When and where was Somerset vs Essex played?
Somerset vs Essex was played at The Cooper Associates County Ground, St James Street, Taunton on Wednesday 9 June 2021, in T20 Blast 2021.
What were the final scores in Somerset vs Essex?
Somerset scored 185/7 in 20 overs. Essex scored 187/7 in 18.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Somerset vs Essex?
Samuel Cook was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 132/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Somerset vs Essex?
James Neesham top-scored with 53 off 25 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Somerset vs Essex?
Samuel Cook took 3/14 in 3 overs.