Kent vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2017
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 22 H2H matches (2016–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (KEN perspective)
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Season Comparison
Current Standings
KEN
W6 L7
ESS
W5 L7
Active Streaks
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Daniel Bell-Drummond
KEN
Catches (1+)
Sam Northeast
KEN
Catches (1+)
Paul Walter
ESS
Catches (1+)
Sam Billings
KEN
Catches (1+)
Joe Denly
KEN
Runs (20+)
Daniel Bell-Drummond
KEN
Sixes (1+)
Joe Denly
KEN
Fours (2+)
James Porter
ESS
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 22 H2H matches
The Kent County Cricket Ground
New Beckenham, England
Based on the last 2 T20 matches at this venue (since Jul 2017). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN vs ESS 09 Jul 2017 | 166/8 (20) | 169/3 (18.3) | 335 |
| KEN vs HAM 04 Aug 2019 | 135/10 (19.2) | 138/6 (19.5) | 273 |
KEN at The Kent County Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Daniel Bell-Drummond
111 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adam Milne
5 wkts
ESS at The Kent County Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Varun Chopra
47 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Simon Harmer
2 wkts
Hit Rates
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Kent
Playing XI in this match
Essex
Playing XI in this match
Essex · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamim Iqbal | b Adam Milne | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Varun Chopra | c Joe Denly b James Tredwell | 47 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 123.68 |
| Tom Westley | b James Neesham | 13 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 92.86 |
| Ravi Bopara | c Alex Blake b Adam Milne | 45 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 136.36 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate (c) | c Joe Denly b Matt Coles | 38 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 211.11 |
| Ashar Zaidi | c James Neesham b James Neesham | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| James Foster | c Daniel Bell-Drummond b James Neesham | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180 |
| Paul Walter | run out (James Neesham) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Mohammad Amir | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kent · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Stevens | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Milne | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Matt Coles | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 0 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 4 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
| James Tredwell | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
Kent · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | not out | 90* | 55 | 8 | 4 | 163.64 |
| Joe Denly | b Simon Harmer | 32 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 200 |
| Sam Northeast (c) | c James Porter b Simon Harmer | 33 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 126.92 |
| Sam Billings (wk) | c James Foster b Ashar Zaidi | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| James Neesham | not out | 8* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 3.3 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 12.42 | 0 | 0 |
| James Porter | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravi Bopara | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashar Zaidi | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 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 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
105.4 |
| 2 |
Daniel Bell-Drummond
KEN
|
93.1 |
| 3 |
Adam Milne
KEN
|
76.2 |
| 4 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
71.3 |
| 5 |
James Neesham
KEN
|
70.9 |
| 6 |
James Tredwell
KEN
|
63.5 |
| 7 |
Ravi Bopara
ESS
|
62.6 |
| 8 |
Joe Denly
KEN
|
61.7 |
| 9 |
Varun Chopra
ESS
|
47.7 |
| 10 |
Sam Northeast
KEN
|
35.1 |
| 11 |
Matt Coles
KEN
|
25.1 |
| 12 |
Ashar Zaidi
ESS
|
21.3 |
| 13 |
James Foster
ESS
|
16.4 |
| 14 |
Tom Westley
ESS
|
14.8 |
| 15 |
James Porter
ESS
|
10.1 |
| 16 |
Darren Stevens
KEN
|
8.0 |
| 17 |
Tamim Iqbal
ESS
|
7.9 |
| 18 |
Sam Billings
KEN
|
6.4 |
| 19 |
Mohammad Amir
ESS
|
6.2 |
| 20 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
6.0 |
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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Kent vs Essex: who played
Kent won by 7 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2017 at The Kent County Cricket Ground on 9 July 2017. Daniel Bell-Drummond top-scored with 90 off 55 balls and James Neesham took 3/37.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Kent vs Essex?
Kent XI: Daniel Bell-Drummond, Joe Denly, Sam Northeast (c), Sam Billings (wk), James Neesham, James Tredwell, Adam Milne, Adam Ball, Alex Blake, Matt Coles, Darren Stevens. Essex XI: Tamim Iqbal, Varun Chopra, Tom Westley, Ravi Bopara, Ryan ten Doeschate (c), Ashar Zaidi, James Foster, Paul Walter, Simon Harmer, Mohammad Amir, James Porter.
Who won Kent vs Essex?
Kent won by 7 wickets (with 9 balls remaining).
When and where was Kent vs Essex played?
Kent vs Essex was played at The Kent County Cricket Ground, New Beckenham on Sunday 9 July 2017, in T20 Blast 2017.
What were the final scores in Kent vs Essex?
Kent scored 169/3 in 18.3 overs. Essex scored 166/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Kent vs Essex?
Simon Harmer was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 105/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Kent vs Essex?
Daniel Bell-Drummond top-scored with 90 off 55 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Kent vs Essex?
James Neesham took 3/37 in 4 overs.