Middlesex vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2017
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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Season Comparison
Current Standings
MID
W5 L7
ESS
W5 L7
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Ryan Higgins
MID
Catches (1+)
Toby Roland-Jones
MID
Wickets (1+)
Paul Walter
ESS
Catches (1+)
James Porter
ESS
Catches (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Catches (1+)
Dean Elgar
SOM
Runs (20+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Fours (2+)
Dean Elgar
SOM
Fours (2+)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gubbins | c Varun Chopra b Matt Dixon | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Brendon McCullum (c) | c Simon Harmer b Ravi Bopara | 63 | 28 | 6 | 5 | 225 |
| John Simpson (wk) | st James Foster b Daniel Lawrence | 51 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 141.67 |
| Eoin Morgan | b Daniel Lawrence | 39 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 130 |
| George Scott | c James Foster b Daniel Lawrence | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Higgins | b Matt Dixon | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 108.33 |
| James Franklin | not out | 16* | 7 | 1 | 1 | 228.57 |
| Tim Southee | not out | 6* | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 14.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Dixon | 3 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 16.33 | 3 | 1 |
| Ravi Bopara | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Lawrence | 4 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashar Zaidi | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Essex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wheater | c Eoin Morgan b Tim Southee | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Varun Chopra | c Eoin Morgan b Tom Helm | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180 |
| Daniel Lawrence | c Eoin Morgan b Steven Finn | 29 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 181.25 |
| Ravi Bopara | run out (John Simpson) | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 125 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate (c) | c Eoin Morgan b Steven Finn | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Ashar Zaidi | c Ryan Higgins b George Scott | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| James Foster (wk) | c Nick Gubbins b Tom Helm | 50 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 200 |
| Paul Walter | c George Scott b Tom Helm | 15 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Simon Harmer | not out | 5* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Mohammad Amir | c Brendon McCullum b Tom Helm | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Dixon | b Tom Helm | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Middlesex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Steven Finn | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Helm | 3.2 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 3.44 | 1 | 0 |
| Nathan Sowter | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| George Scott | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 11 | 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 |
Daniel Lawrence
ESS
|
196.7 |
| 2 |
Tom Helm
MID
|
165.5 |
| 3 |
Brendon McCullum
MID
|
100.3 |
| 4 |
James Foster
ESS
|
86.6 |
| 5 |
Tim Southee
MID
|
61.3 |
| 6 |
John Simpson
MID
|
51.8 |
| 7 |
Steven Finn
MID
|
44.9 |
| 8 |
Ravi Bopara
ESS
|
44.2 |
| 9 |
James Franklin
MID
|
42.6 |
| 10 |
Eoin Morgan
MID
|
38.9 |
| 11 |
Matt Dixon
ESS
|
28.2 |
| 12 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
23.2 |
| 13 |
Varun Chopra
ESS
|
16.7 |
| 14 |
Ryan Higgins
MID
|
15.8 |
| 15 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
14.9 |
| 16 |
George Scott
MID
|
14.4 |
| 17 |
Mohammad Amir
ESS
|
12.9 |
| 18 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
9.7 |
| 19 |
Nathan Sowter
MID
|
8.0 |
| 20 |
Ashar Zaidi
ESS
|
5.5 |
| 21 |
Nick Gubbins
MID
|
0.8 |
| 22 |
Adam Wheater
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
Middlesex won by 72 runs in T20 Blast 2017 at Lord's on 27 July 2017. Brendon McCullum top-scored with 63 off 28 balls and Tom Helm took 5/11.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Middlesex vs Essex?
Middlesex XI: Nick Gubbins, Brendon McCullum (c), John Simpson (wk), Eoin Morgan, George Scott, Ryan Higgins, James Franklin, Tim Southee, Steven Finn, Tom Helm, Nathan Sowter. Essex XI: Adam Wheater, Varun Chopra, Daniel Lawrence, Ravi Bopara, Ryan ten Doeschate (c), Ashar Zaidi, James Foster (wk), Paul Walter, Simon Harmer, Mohammad Amir, Matt Dixon.
Who won Middlesex vs Essex?
Middlesex won by 72 runs.
When and where was Middlesex vs Essex played?
Middlesex vs Essex was played at Lord's, London on Thursday 27 July 2017, in T20 Blast 2017.
What were the final scores in Middlesex vs Essex?
Middlesex scored 203/6 in 20 overs. Essex scored 131/10 in 16.2 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Middlesex vs Essex?
Daniel Lawrence was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 197/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Middlesex vs Essex?
Brendon McCullum top-scored with 63 off 28 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Middlesex vs Essex?
Tom Helm took 5/11 in 3.2 overs.