Essex vs Surrey - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2018
Head-to-Head Record
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Based on 17 H2H matches (2016–2026)
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ESS
W2 L8
SUR
W7 L5
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Tom Curran
SUR
Wickets (1+)
Will Jacks
SUR
Catches (1+)
Jordan Clark
LAN
Catches (1+)
Ben Foakes
SUR
Catches (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Catches (1+)
Laurie Evans
SUS
Catches (1+)
Rory Burns
SUR
Catches (1+)
Daniel Lawrence
ESS
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 17 H2H matches
ESS
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
SUR at County Ground
Top Scorer
Will Jacks
170 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Reece Topley
10 wkts
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Essex
Playing XI in this match
Surrey
Playing XI in this match
Essex · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wheater (wk) | c Rikki Clarke b Jade Dernbach | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Varun Chopra | c Gareth Batty b Rikki Clarke | 52 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Paul Walter | run out (Ben Foakes) | 17 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 77.27 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate (c) | c Jade Dernbach b Rikki Clarke | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Ravi Bopara | c Nic Maddinson b Tom Curran | 19 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 135.71 |
| Michael Pepper | not out | 26* | 22 | 3 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Ashar Zaidi | not out | 24* | 8 | 2 | 2 | 300 |
Surrey · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Dernbach (c) | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Morne Morkel | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Curran | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Gareth Batty | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Rikki Clarke | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Surrey · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Finch | c Michael Pepper b Peter Siddle | 16 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 160 |
| Jason Roy | st Adam Wheater b Ashar Zaidi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Maddinson | not out | 49* | 41 | 5 | 2 | 119.51 |
| Ben Foakes (wk) | st Adam Wheater b Adam Zampa | 26 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 216.67 |
| Ollie Pope | c Paul Walter b Ashar Zaidi | 24 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 184.62 |
| Rikki Clarke | not out | 37* | 23 | 1 | 4 | 160.87 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashar Zaidi | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 | 3 | 0 |
| Matthew Quinn | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 3.3 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 10.61 | 1 | 0 |
| Peter Siddle | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravi Bopara | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate (c) | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 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 |
Ashar Zaidi
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Rikki Clarke
SUR
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Varun Chopra
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Ben Foakes
SUR
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Ollie Pope
SUR
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Nic Maddinson
SUR
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Jade Dernbach
SUR
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Ravi Bopara
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Aaron Finch
SUR
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Peter Siddle
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Adam Zampa
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Tom Curran
SUR
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Morne Morkel
SUR
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Adam Wheater
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Matthew Quinn
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Gareth Batty
SUR
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Simon Harmer
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 Surrey: who played
Surrey won by 6 wickets (with 21 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2018 at County Ground on 5 August 2018. Varun Chopra top-scored with 52 off 39 balls and Rikki Clarke took 2/24.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Essex vs Surrey?
Essex XI: Adam Wheater (wk), Varun Chopra, Paul Walter, Ryan ten Doeschate (c), Ravi Bopara, Michael Pepper, Ashar Zaidi, Peter Siddle, Matthew Quinn, Adam Zampa, Simon Harmer. Surrey XI: Aaron Finch, Jason Roy, Nic Maddinson, Ben Foakes (wk), Ollie Pope, Rikki Clarke, Morne Morkel, Gareth Batty, Jade Dernbach (c), Tom Curran, Will Jacks.
Who won Essex vs Surrey?
Surrey won by 6 wickets (with 21 balls remaining).
When and where was Essex vs Surrey played?
Essex vs Surrey was played at County Ground, Chelmsford on Sunday 5 August 2018, in T20 Blast 2018.
What were the final scores in Essex vs Surrey?
Essex scored 157/5 in 20 overs. Surrey scored 159/4 in 16.3 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Essex vs Surrey?
Ashar Zaidi was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Essex vs Surrey?
Varun Chopra top-scored with 52 off 39 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Essex vs Surrey?
Rikki Clarke took 2/24 in 4 overs.