Essex vs Sussex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2021
Head-to-Head Record
1 No Result
Based on 18 H2H matches (2016–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (ESS perspective)
ESS Form
Season Comparison
Current Standings
ESS
W5 L8
SUS
W6 L3
Active Streaks
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Jordan Cox
KEN
Catches (1+)
Jack Leaning
KEN
Catches (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Wickets (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Catches (1+)
John Simpson
MID
Catches (1+)
Matthew Critchley
DER
Catches (1+)
Michael Pepper
ESS
Catches (1+)
Fynn Hudson-Prentice
DER
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 17 H2H matches
County Ground
Chelmsford, England
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jun 2022). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS vs DER 31 May 2026 | 173/10 (20) | 179/5 (19.4) | 352 |
| ESS vs KEN 09 Jun 2026 | 187/6 (20) | 184/9 (20) | 371 |
| ESS vs SUR 01 Jul 2026 | 240/4 (20) | 233/8 (20) | 473 |
| ESS vs MID 05 Jul 2026 | 142/8 (20) | 143/6 (19) | 285 |
| ESS vs HAM 10 Jul 2026 | 130/10 (15.5) | 134/3 (16) | 264 |
ESS at County Ground
Top Scorer
Paul Walter
1118 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Simon Harmer
57 wkts
SUS at County Ground
Top Scorer
John Simpson
160 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tymal Mills
9 wkts
Hit Rates
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Essex
Playing XI in this match
Sussex
Playing XI in this match
Essex · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Buttleman (wk) | c Will Beer b Tymal Mills | 26 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 152.94 |
| Tom Westley | c Travis Head b George Garton | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Michael Pepper | c Luke Wright b George Garton | 38 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 152 |
| Paul Walter | st Philip Salt b Will Beer | 11 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 57.89 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | c Chris Jordan b Ravi Bopara | 11 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 78.57 |
| James Neesham | b Tymal Mills | 19 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 146.15 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | c David Wiese b George Garton | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 41.67 |
| Jack Plom | c Travis Head b Chris Jordan | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Aron Nijjar | not out | 6* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Samuel Cook | not out | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sussex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Wiese | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| George Garton | 4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Tymal Mills | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Beer | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Archie Lenham | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravi Bopara | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 5.67 | 0 | 0 |
Sussex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (wk) | run out (Ryan ten Doeschate) | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Luke Wright (c) | c William Buttleman b Aron Nijjar | 75 | 44 | 8 | 3 | 170.45 |
| Travis Head | c James Neesham b Aron Nijjar | 27 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 122.73 |
| Ravi Bopara | not out | 6* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| Delray Rawlins | not out | 6* | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Porter | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Cook | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Plom | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Aron Nijjar | 3 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 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 |
Luke Wright
SUS
|
92.7 |
| 2 |
Aron Nijjar
ESS
|
64.6 |
| 3 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
64.5 |
| 4 |
Tymal Mills
SUS
|
63.0 |
| 5 |
George Garton
SUS
|
62.6 |
| 6 |
James Neesham
ESS
|
50.9 |
| 7 |
William Buttleman
ESS
|
50.4 |
| 8 |
Ravi Bopara
SUS
|
36.6 |
| 9 |
Travis Head
SUS
|
31.8 |
| 10 |
Chris Jordan
SUS
|
29.4 |
| 11 |
Will Beer
SUS
|
25.8 |
| 12 |
Philip Salt
SUS
|
17.2 |
| 13 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
14.0 |
| 14 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
13.6 |
| 15 |
Delray Rawlins
SUS
|
11.6 |
| 16 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
11.1 |
| 17 |
David Wiese
SUS
|
8.6 |
| 18 |
Jack Plom
ESS
|
8.2 |
| 19 |
James Porter
ESS
|
8.1 |
| 20 |
Samuel Cook
ESS
|
6.6 |
| 21 |
Tom Westley
ESS
|
6.2 |
| 22 |
Archie Lenham
SUS
|
2.3 |
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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Essex vs Sussex: who played
Sussex won by 7 wickets (with 36 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2021 at County Ground on 15 June 2021. Luke Wright top-scored with 75 off 44 balls and George Garton took 3/31.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Essex vs Sussex?
Essex XI: William Buttleman (wk), Tom Westley, Michael Pepper, Paul Walter, Ryan ten Doeschate, James Neesham, Simon Harmer (c), Jack Plom, Aron Nijjar, Samuel Cook, James Porter. Sussex XI: Philip Salt (wk), Luke Wright (c), Travis Head, Ravi Bopara, Delray Rawlins, David Wiese, Chris Jordan, George Garton, Will Beer, Archie Lenham, Tymal Mills.
Who won Essex vs Sussex?
Sussex won by 7 wickets (with 36 balls remaining).
When and where was Essex vs Sussex played?
Essex vs Sussex was played at County Ground, Chelmsford on Tuesday 15 June 2021, in T20 Blast 2021.
What were the final scores in Essex vs Sussex?
Essex scored 128/8 in 20 overs. Sussex scored 130/3 in 14 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Essex vs Sussex?
Luke Wright was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 93/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Essex vs Sussex?
Luke Wright top-scored with 75 off 44 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Essex vs Sussex?
George Garton took 3/31 in 4 overs.