Somerset vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2018
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Based on 15 H2H matches (2016–2025)
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W10 L4
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W2 L8
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Tom Abell
SOM
Catches (1+)
Lewis Gregory
SOM
Wickets (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Catches (1+)
Lewis Gregory
SOM
Catches (1+)
Matthew Critchley
DER
Catches (1+)
Tom Abell
SOM
Runs (20+)
Tom Abell
SOM
Fours (2+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Wickets (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 14 H2H matches
The Cooper Associates County Ground
St James Street, Taunton, England
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jul 2022). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOM vs GLA 04 Jun 2026 | 202/6 (20) | 203/6 (20) | 405 |
| SOM vs WAR 07 Jun 2026 | 215/4 (20) | 216/4 (19.4) | 431 |
| SOM vs GLO 26 Jun 2026 | 194/7 (20) | 176/7 (20) | 370 |
| SOM vs NOR 10 Jul 2026 | 162/8 (20) | 165/3 (15) | 327 |
| SOM vs WOR 12 Jul 2026 | 194/7 (20) | 116/10 (16) | 310 |
SOM at The Cooper Associates County Ground
Top Scorer
Tom Abell
1510 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Lewis Gregory
63 wkts
ESS at The Cooper Associates County Ground
Top Scorer
Michael Pepper
165 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Simon Harmer
6 wkts
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Somerset
Playing XI in this match
Essex
Playing XI in this match
Essex · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wheater (wk) | c Johann Myburgh b Jamie Overton | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Varun Chopra | run out (Tom Abell) | 43 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 119.44 |
| Paul Walter | b Jamie Overton | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate (c) | c James Hildreth b Roelof van der Merwe | 26 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 123.81 |
| Michael Pepper | c Tom Abell b Jerome Taylor | 27 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 90 |
| Ravi Bopara | c Jamie Overton b Jamie Overton | 12 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 92.31 |
| Simon Harmer | c Max Waller b Lewis Gregory | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Matt Coles | c Jerome Taylor b Jerome Taylor | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Peter Siddle | c Max Waller b Jerome Taylor | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Porter | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Somerset · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Waller | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Jerome Taylor | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.75 | 1 | 1 |
| Lewis Gregory (c) | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
Somerset · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johann Myburgh | not out | 103* | 44 | 16 | 3 | 234.09 |
| Tom Banton (wk) | not out | 29* | 25 | 2 | 1 | 116 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Porter | 2.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7.73 | 0 | 1 |
| Peter Siddle | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 14.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Coles | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravi Bopara | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 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 |
Johann Myburgh
SOM
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Jamie Overton
SOM
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Jerome Taylor
SOM
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Varun Chopra
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Roelof van der Merwe
SOM
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Tom Banton
SOM
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Lewis Gregory
SOM
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Adam Wheater
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Ravi Bopara
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Matt Coles
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
James Porter
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Max Waller
SOM
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Peter Siddle
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Adam Zampa
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Paul Walter
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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Somerset vs Essex: who played
Somerset won by 10 wickets (with 52 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2018 at The Cooper Associates County Ground on 3 August 2018. Johann Myburgh top-scored with 103 off 44 balls and Jamie Overton took 3/23.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Somerset vs Essex?
Somerset XI: Johann Myburgh, Tom Banton (wk), Jerome Taylor, James Hildreth, Roelof van der Merwe, Peter Trego, Max Waller, Lewis Gregory (c), Corey Anderson, Jamie Overton, Tom Abell. Essex XI: Adam Wheater (wk), Varun Chopra, Paul Walter, Ryan ten Doeschate (c), Michael Pepper, Ravi Bopara, Simon Harmer, Matt Coles, Peter Siddle, Adam Zampa, James Porter.
Who won Somerset vs Essex?
Somerset won by 10 wickets (with 52 balls remaining).
When and where was Somerset vs Essex played?
Somerset vs Essex was played at The Cooper Associates County Ground, St James Street, Taunton on Friday 3 August 2018, in T20 Blast 2018.
What were the final scores in Somerset vs Essex?
Somerset scored 136/0 in 11.2 overs. Essex scored 135/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Somerset vs Essex?
Johann Myburgh was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Somerset vs Essex?
Johann Myburgh top-scored with 103 off 44 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Somerset vs Essex?
Jamie Overton took 3/23 in 4 overs.