Kent vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2021
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 22 H2H matches (2016–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (KEN perspective)
KEN Form
Season Comparison
Current Standings
KEN
W9 L4
ESS
W5 L8
Active Streaks
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Jordan Cox
KEN
Catches (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Wickets (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Catches (1+)
Matthew Critchley
DER
Catches (1+)
Joe Denly
KEN
Catches (1+)
Matt Milnes
KEN
Catches (1+)
Michael Pepper
ESS
Catches (1+)
Matt Milnes
KEN
Wickets (1+)
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
Hit Rates
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
Kent
Playing XI in this match
Essex
Playing XI in this match
Kent · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zak Crawley | lbw b Paul Walter | 69 | 39 | 5 | 4 | 176.92 |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond (c) | c Adam Wheater b Samuel Cook | 88 | 44 | 4 | 6 | 200 |
| Joe Denly | c Adam Wheater b Jack Plom | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Jack Leaning | not out | 42* | 17 | 2 | 4 | 247.06 |
| Alex Blake | not out | 16* | 8 | 3 | 0 | 200 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Nijjar | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Cook | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Plom | 4 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 12.5 | 1 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 14.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
Essex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Buttleman | b Joe Denly | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200 |
| Adam Wheater (wk) | c Alex Blake b Qais Ahmad | 46 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 158.62 |
| Daniel Lawrence | c Qais Ahmad b Grant Stewart | 17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 212.5 |
| Michael Pepper | c Alex Blake b Darren Stevens | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 87.5 |
| James Neesham | c Jack Leaning b Jack Leaning | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | st Jordan Cox b Jack Leaning | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Paul Walter | b Jack Leaning | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | c Jack Leaning b Frederick Klaassen | 31 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 163.16 |
| Aron Nijjar | not out | 27* | 21 | 1 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Jack Plom | c Jordan Cox b Matt Milnes | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Cook | c Alex Blake b Matt Milnes | 18 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 128.57 |
Kent · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Denly | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milnes | 3 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Frederick Klaassen | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stewart | 2.2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 10.91 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Stevens | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Leaning | 2 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Qais Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 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
|
134.9 |
| 2 |
Daniel Bell-Drummond
KEN
|
100.9 |
| 3 |
Samuel Cook
ESS
|
75.5 |
| 4 |
Zak Crawley
KEN
|
72.9 |
| 5 |
Adam Wheater
ESS
|
63.3 |
| 6 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
59.5 |
| 7 |
Qais Ahmad
KEN
|
49.1 |
| 8 |
Aron Nijjar
ESS
|
45.4 |
| 9 |
Daniel Lawrence
ESS
|
44.0 |
| 10 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
37.6 |
| 11 |
Alex Blake
KEN
|
34.4 |
| 12 |
Jack Plom
ESS
|
32.3 |
| 13 |
Darren Stevens
KEN
|
30.7 |
| 14 |
Matt Milnes
KEN
|
23.9 |
| 15 |
Frederick Klaassen
KEN
|
23.2 |
| 16 |
Joe Denly
KEN
|
20.3 |
| 17 |
Grant Stewart
KEN
|
18.1 |
| 18 |
William Buttleman
ESS
|
14.6 |
| 19 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
8.2 |
| 20 |
James Neesham
ESS
|
8.0 |
| 21 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
0.5 |
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 67 runs in T20 Blast 2021 at St Lawrence Ground on 20 June 2021. Daniel Bell-Drummond top-scored with 88 off 44 balls and Jack Leaning took 3/15.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Kent vs Essex?
Kent XI: Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond (c), Joe Denly, Jack Leaning, Alex Blake, Jordan Cox (wk), Darren Stevens, Grant Stewart, Qais Ahmad, Matt Milnes, Frederick Klaassen. Essex XI: William Buttleman, Adam Wheater (wk), Daniel Lawrence, Michael Pepper, James Neesham, Ryan ten Doeschate, Paul Walter, Simon Harmer (c), Aron Nijjar, Jack Plom, Samuel Cook.
Who won Kent vs Essex?
Kent won by 67 runs.
When and where was Kent vs Essex played?
Kent vs Essex was played at St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury on Sunday 20 June 2021, in T20 Blast 2021.
What were the final scores in Kent vs Essex?
Kent scored 236/3 in 20 overs. Essex scored 169/10 in 19.2 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Kent vs Essex?
Jack Leaning was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 135/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Kent vs Essex?
Daniel Bell-Drummond top-scored with 88 off 44 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Kent vs Essex?
Jack Leaning took 3/15 in 2 overs.