Essex vs Kent - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2021
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 22 H2H matches (2016–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (ESS perspective)
ESS Form
Season Comparison
Current Standings
ESS
W5 L8
KEN
W9 L4
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
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
KEN at County Ground
Top Scorer
Joe Denly
352 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Matt Parkinson
11 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
Essex
Playing XI in this match
Kent
Playing XI in this match
Kent · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zak Crawley | b Aron Nijjar | 43 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 165.38 |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond (c) | c Simon Harmer b Daniel Lawrence | 50 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 172.41 |
| Joe Denly | c Daniel Lawrence b Simon Harmer | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Jack Leaning | st Adam Wheater b Simon Harmer | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Cox (wk) | c Daniel Lawrence b Simon Harmer | 20 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Alex Blake | c Adam Wheater b Daniel Lawrence | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Darren Stevens | c Daniel Lawrence b Simon Harmer | 28 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 147.37 |
| Grant Stewart | not out | 5* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Qais Ahmad | c Daniel Lawrence b James Neesham | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Matt Milnes | b James Neesham | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Cook | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Aron Nijjar | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 3.25 | 0 | 0 |
| James Porter | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Lawrence | 3 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 12.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 4 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
Essex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Buttleman | c Jordan Cox b Matt Milnes | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Wheater (wk) | lbw b Joe Denly | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Daniel Lawrence | not out | 19* | 13 | 3 | 0 | 146.15 |
| Michael Pepper | c Joe Denly b Matt Milnes | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| James Neesham | c Daniel Bell-Drummond b Frederick Klaassen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | not out | 5* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
Kent · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Milnes | 3 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Denly | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Frederick Klaassen | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 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 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
123.9 |
| 2 |
Aron Nijjar
ESS
|
81.3 |
| 3 |
Daniel Lawrence
ESS
|
79.4 |
| 4 |
Daniel Bell-Drummond
KEN
|
76.1 |
| 5 |
Zak Crawley
KEN
|
65.3 |
| 6 |
Matt Milnes
KEN
|
60.1 |
| 7 |
James Neesham
ESS
|
44.0 |
| 8 |
Darren Stevens
KEN
|
42.6 |
| 9 |
Joe Denly
KEN
|
23.4 |
| 10 |
Jordan Cox
KEN
|
20.9 |
| 11 |
Samuel Cook
ESS
|
9.0 |
| 12 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
8.6 |
| 13 |
Qais Ahmad
KEN
|
7.9 |
| 14 |
Frederick Klaassen
KEN
|
7.7 |
| 15 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
7.0 |
| 16 |
Grant Stewart
KEN
|
5.0 |
| 17 |
James Porter
ESS
|
4.6 |
| 18 |
Alex Blake
KEN
|
3.3 |
| 19 |
Adam Wheater
ESS
|
0.8 |
| 20 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
0.8 |
| 21 |
Jack Leaning
KEN
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
William Buttleman
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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Essex vs Kent: who played
Kent won by 28 runs (D/L method) in T20 Blast 2021 at County Ground on 25 June 2021. Daniel Bell-Drummond top-scored with 50 off 29 balls and Simon Harmer took 4/26.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Essex vs Kent?
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. Kent XI: Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond (c), Joe Denly, Jack Leaning, Jordan Cox (wk), Alex Blake, Darren Stevens, Grant Stewart, Qais Ahmad, Matt Milnes, Frederick Klaassen.
Who won Essex vs Kent?
Kent won by 28 runs (D/L method).
When and where was Essex vs Kent played?
Essex vs Kent was played at County Ground, Chelmsford on Friday 25 June 2021, in T20 Blast 2021.
What were the final scores in Essex vs Kent?
Essex scored 31/4 in 5 overs. Kent scored 167/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Essex vs Kent?
Simon Harmer was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 124/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Essex vs Kent?
Daniel Bell-Drummond top-scored with 50 off 29 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Essex vs Kent?
Simon Harmer took 4/26 in 4 overs.