Middlesex vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2018
Head-to-Head Record
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2016–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (MID perspective)
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Current Standings
MID
W2 L12
ESS
W2 L8
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Henry Brookes
WAR
Wickets (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Catches (1+)
Ryan Higgins
GLO
Catches (1+)
Matthew Critchley
DER
Catches (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Wickets (1+)
Tom Helm
MID
Wickets (1+)
Max Holden
MID
Catches (1+)
Paul Walter
ESS
Sixes (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | c Simon Harmer b Peter Siddle | 78 | 52 | 8 | 4 | 150 |
| Dawid Malan (c) | c Adam Wheater b Samuel Cook | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 160 |
| John Simpson (wk) | c Simon Harmer b Simon Harmer | 16 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 106.67 |
| Eoin Morgan | not out | 77* | 38 | 2 | 8 | 202.63 |
| James Fuller | not out | 25* | 11 | 2 | 2 | 227.27 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Cook | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Siddle | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Coles | 3 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 15.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashar Zaidi | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Ravi Bopara | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Essex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wheater (wk) | c Stevie Eskinazi b James Fuller | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Varun Chopra | b James Harris | 51 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 150 |
| Paul Walter | c Dawid Malan b Steven Finn | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 140 |
| Daniel Lawrence | b Steven Finn | 86 | 46 | 7 | 4 | 186.96 |
| Ravi Bopara | not out | 31* | 15 | 3 | 0 | 206.67 |
| Ashar Zaidi | not out | 20* | 8 | 4 | 0 | 250 |
Middlesex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harris | 3.2 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 10.63 | 3 | 0 |
| Steven Finn | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| James Fuller | 4 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 13.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Dawid Malan (c) | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Sowter | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| James Franklin | 3 | 0 | 27 | 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 |
Eoin Morgan
MID
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Daniel Lawrence
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
James Fuller
MID
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Paul Stirling
MID
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Steven Finn
MID
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Ravi Bopara
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Ashar Zaidi
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Varun Chopra
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Peter Siddle
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Samuel Cook
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
James Harris
MID
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
John Simpson
MID
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Dawid Malan
MID
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
James Franklin
MID
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Adam Wheater
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Nathan Sowter
MID
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Matt Coles
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 6 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2018 at Lord's on 16 August 2018. Daniel Lawrence top-scored with 86 off 46 balls and Steven Finn took 2/36.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Middlesex vs Essex?
Middlesex XI: Paul Stirling, Dawid Malan (c), John Simpson (wk), Eoin Morgan, James Fuller, James Franklin, Steven Finn, James Harris, George Scott, Nathan Sowter, Stevie Eskinazi. Essex XI: Adam Wheater (wk), Varun Chopra, Paul Walter, Daniel Lawrence, Ravi Bopara, Ashar Zaidi, Ryan ten Doeschate (c), Peter Siddle, Matt Coles, Simon Harmer, Samuel Cook.
Who won Middlesex vs Essex?
Essex won by 6 wickets (with 4 balls remaining).
When and where was Middlesex vs Essex played?
Middlesex vs Essex was played at Lord's, London on Thursday 16 August 2018, in T20 Blast 2018.
What were the final scores in Middlesex vs Essex?
Middlesex scored 210/3 in 20 overs. Essex scored 211/4 in 19.2 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Middlesex vs Essex?
Eoin Morgan was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Middlesex vs Essex?
Daniel Lawrence top-scored with 86 off 46 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Middlesex vs Essex?
Steven Finn took 2/36 in 4 overs.