Essex vs Somerset - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2021
Head-to-Head Record
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Based on 15 H2H matches (2016–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (ESS perspective)
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Season Comparison
Current Standings
ESS
W5 L8
SOM
W8 L4
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Jordan Cox
KEN
Catches (1+)
Jake Ball
NOT
Wickets (1+)
Will Smeed
SOM
Catches (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Wickets (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Catches (1+)
Matthew Critchley
DER
Catches (1+)
Craig Overton
SOM
Catches (1+)
Tom Abell
SOM
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 14 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
SOM at County Ground
Top Scorer
Will Smeed
157 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Roelof van der Merwe
7 wkts
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Essex
Playing XI in this match
Somerset
Playing XI in this match
Somerset · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton (wk) | c Paul Walter b Jack Plom | 19 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 190 |
| Devon Conway | c Aron Nijjar b Samuel Cook | 53 | 47 | 6 | 0 | 112.77 |
| Will Smeed | c Jack Plom b Simon Harmer | 18 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 120 |
| Lewis Goldsworthy | c James Neesham b Simon Harmer | 27 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 150 |
| Tom Lammonby | lbw b Simon Harmer | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Lewis Gregory (c) | c James Neesham b Simon Harmer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Green | c Simon Harmer b Aron Nijjar | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Craig Overton | c Aron Nijjar b Jack Plom | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Marchant de Lange | c Michael Pepper b Jack Plom | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Brooks | not out | 5* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Max Waller | b Samuel Cook | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Cook | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Aron Nijjar | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Plom | 3 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 10.33 | 1 | 1 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 4.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 4 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Lawrence | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Essex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Buttleman | c Ben Green b Craig Overton | 16 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 106.67 |
| Adam Wheater (wk) | c Lewis Goldsworthy b Max Waller | 49 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 140 |
| Daniel Lawrence | c Max Waller b Jack Brooks | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Michael Pepper | not out | 55* | 35 | 4 | 2 | 157.14 |
| James Neesham | b Marchant de Lange | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | not out | 15* | 12 | 0 | 1 | 125 |
Somerset · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Overton | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Brooks | 3.1 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.39 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Gregory (c) | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Max Waller | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Marchant de Lange | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Goldsworthy | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 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
|
116.8 |
| 2 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
79.4 |
| 3 |
Craig Overton
SOM
|
67.1 |
| 4 |
Adam Wheater
ESS
|
63.1 |
| 5 |
Max Waller
SOM
|
55.5 |
| 6 |
Devon Conway
SOM
|
52.1 |
| 7 |
Lewis Goldsworthy
SOM
|
50.7 |
| 8 |
Tom Banton
SOM
|
45.0 |
| 9 |
Marchant de Lange
SOM
|
44.9 |
| 10 |
Samuel Cook
ESS
|
42.2 |
| 11 |
Jack Plom
ESS
|
39.2 |
| 12 |
Jack Brooks
SOM
|
32.9 |
| 13 |
Aron Nijjar
ESS
|
32.0 |
| 14 |
Will Smeed
SOM
|
28.1 |
| 15 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
25.5 |
| 16 |
William Buttleman
ESS
|
21.6 |
| 17 |
James Neesham
ESS
|
16.4 |
| 18 |
Lewis Gregory
SOM
|
5.6 |
| 19 |
Daniel Lawrence
ESS
|
4.4 |
| 20 |
Tom Lammonby
SOM
|
4.1 |
| 21 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
2.3 |
| 22 |
Ben Green
SOM
|
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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Essex vs Somerset: who played
Essex won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) (D/L method) in T20 Blast 2021 at County Ground on 29 June 2021. Michael Pepper top-scored with 55 off 35 balls and Simon Harmer took 4/24.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Essex vs Somerset?
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. Somerset XI: Tom Banton (wk), Devon Conway, Will Smeed, Lewis Goldsworthy, Tom Lammonby, Lewis Gregory (c), Ben Green, Craig Overton, Marchant de Lange, Jack Brooks, Max Waller.
Who won Essex vs Somerset?
Essex won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) (D/L method).
When and where was Essex vs Somerset played?
Essex vs Somerset was played at County Ground, Chelmsford on Tuesday 29 June 2021, in T20 Blast 2021.
What were the final scores in Essex vs Somerset?
Essex scored 151/4 in 18.1 overs. Somerset scored 153/10 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Essex vs Somerset?
Simon Harmer was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 117/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Essex vs Somerset?
Michael Pepper top-scored with 55 off 35 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Essex vs Somerset?
Simon Harmer took 4/24 in 4 overs.