Middlesex vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2021
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2016–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (MID perspective)
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MID
W4 L9
ESS
W5 L8
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Jordan Cox
KEN
Catches (1+)
Leus du Plooy
DER
Catches (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Wickets (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Catches (1+)
Luke Hollman
MID
Catches (1+)
Matthew Critchley
DER
Catches (1+)
Blake Cullen
MID
Wickets (1+)
Max Holden
MID
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 19 H2H matches
Lord's
London, England
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Aug 2018). 3 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MID vs KEN 05 Jun 2025 | 172/9 (20) | 172/? (-) | 344 |
| MID vs ESS 19 Jun 2025 | 161/10 (19.5) | 160/6 (20) | 321 |
| MID vs SUR 16 Jul 2025 | 189/9 (20) | 181/6 (20) | 370 |
| MID vs KEN 22 May 2026 | 208/6 (20) | 181/8 (20) | 389 |
| MID vs SUR 24 May 2026 | 143/8 (20) | 144/4 (18.3) | 287 |
MID at Lord's
Top Scorer
Stevie Eskinazi
1047 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tom Helm
53 wkts
ESS at Lord's
Top Scorer
Daniel Lawrence
312 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Simon Harmer
7 wkts
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Middlesex
Playing XI in this match
Essex
Playing XI in this match
Middlesex · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Cracknell | lbw b Aron Nijjar | 29 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 126.09 |
| Stevie Eskinazi | not out | 102* | 61 | 11 | 2 | 167.21 |
| Daryl Mitchell | c Michael Pepper b James Neesham | 29 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 120.83 |
| John Simpson (wk) | not out | 17* | 12 | 1 | 1 | 141.67 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Nijjar | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Samuel Cook | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 | 1 | 0 |
| James Porter | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Lawrence | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Essex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Buttleman | run out (Nick Gubbins) | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Adam Wheater (wk) | b Steven Finn | 26 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 152.94 |
| Daniel Lawrence | c Fielder b Tom Helm | 59 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 159.46 |
| Michael Pepper | c Fielder b Chris Green | 43 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 134.38 |
| James Neesham | b Tom Helm | 30 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 136.36 |
| Paul Walter | c Chris Green b Daryl Mitchell | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | c John Simpson b Daryl Mitchell | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aron Nijjar | c Nathan Sowter b Daryl Mitchell | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | not out | 4* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400 |
| Samuel Cook | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Middlesex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Helm | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cullen | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Green | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Steven Finn (c) | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 3 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Sowter | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Hollman | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 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 |
Stevie Eskinazi
MID
|
106.6 |
| 2 |
Daryl Mitchell
MID
|
89.6 |
| 3 |
Daniel Lawrence
ESS
|
80.2 |
| 4 |
Tom Helm
MID
|
67.3 |
| 5 |
James Neesham
ESS
|
54.3 |
| 6 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
47.2 |
| 7 |
Aron Nijjar
ESS
|
45.0 |
| 8 |
Adam Wheater
ESS
|
40.5 |
| 9 |
Steven Finn
MID
|
35.1 |
| 10 |
Joe Cracknell
MID
|
33.3 |
| 11 |
John Simpson
MID
|
28.0 |
| 12 |
Chris Green
MID
|
27.7 |
| 13 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
17.7 |
| 14 |
Samuel Cook
ESS
|
11.4 |
| 15 |
Nathan Sowter
MID
|
10.3 |
| 16 |
William Buttleman
ESS
|
10.1 |
| 17 |
James Porter
ESS
|
7.8 |
| 18 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
7.0 |
| 19 |
Luke Hollman
MID
|
3.7 |
| 20 |
Blake Cullen
MID
|
2.3 |
| 21 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
0.0 |
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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Middlesex vs Essex: who played
Essex won by 2 wickets (with 0 ball remaining) in T20 Blast 2021 at Lord's on 24 June 2021. Stevie Eskinazi top-scored with 102 off 61 balls and Daryl Mitchell took 3/24.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Middlesex vs Essex?
Middlesex XI: Joe Cracknell, Stevie Eskinazi, Daryl Mitchell, John Simpson (wk), Nick Gubbins, Luke Hollman, Chris Green, Nathan Sowter, Tom Helm, Blake Cullen, Steven Finn (c). Essex XI: William Buttleman, Adam Wheater (wk), Daniel Lawrence, Michael Pepper, James Neesham, Ryan ten Doeschate, Paul Walter, Simon Harmer (c), Aron Nijjar, Samuel Cook, James Porter.
Who won Middlesex vs Essex?
Essex won by 2 wickets (with 0 ball remaining).
When and where was Middlesex vs Essex played?
Middlesex vs Essex was played at Lord's, London on Thursday 24 June 2021, in T20 Blast 2021.
What were the final scores in Middlesex vs Essex?
Middlesex scored 183/2 in 20 overs. Essex scored 184/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Middlesex vs Essex?
Stevie Eskinazi was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 107/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Middlesex vs Essex?
Stevie Eskinazi top-scored with 102 off 61 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Middlesex vs Essex?
Daryl Mitchell took 3/24 in 3 overs.