Essex vs Middlesex - 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 (ESS perspective)
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ESS
W5 L7
MID
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
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
MID at County Ground
Top Scorer
Max Holden
233 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Luke Hollman
15 wkts
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Essex
Playing XI in this match
Middlesex
Playing XI in this match
Essex · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wheater | b Nathan Sowter | 43 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 204.76 |
| Varun Chopra | c James Franklin b Tom Helm | 26 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 136.84 |
| Daniel Lawrence | c Tim Southee b Nathan Sowter | 17 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 154.55 |
| Ravi Bopara | c James Franklin b Nathan Sowter | 27 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 108 |
| Ashar Zaidi | c Stevie Eskinazi b Ryan Higgins | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate (c) | c George Scott b Tim Southee | 25 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 125 |
| James Foster (wk) | lbw b Nathan Sowter | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | not out | 20* | 13 | 2 | 0 | 153.85 |
| Simon Harmer | c Tim Southee b Tom Helm | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Mohammad Amir | run out (James Franklin) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Middlesex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Higgins | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Tim Southee | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Barber | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.33 | 4 | 0 |
| Tom Helm | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Sowter | 4 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Stirling | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Middlesex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | c Callum Taylor b Paul Walter | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| John Simpson (wk) | lbw b Daniel Lawrence | 30 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 157.89 |
| Stevie Eskinazi | c Callum Taylor b Mohammad Amir | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 200 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | c Ravi Bopara b Ravi Bopara | 37 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 142.31 |
| George Scott | b Ashar Zaidi | 34 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 94.44 |
| James Franklin | c Simon Harmer b Ravi Bopara | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Ryan Higgins | not out | 23* | 10 | 2 | 1 | 230 |
| Tim Southee | b Mohammad Amir | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Nathan Sowter | not out | 8* | 3 | 2 | 0 | 266.67 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Dixon | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Lawrence | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Ravi Bopara | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashar Zaidi | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 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 |
Nathan Sowter
MID
|
159.2 |
| 2 |
Ravi Bopara
ESS
|
92.3 |
| 3 |
Ryan Higgins
MID
|
82.0 |
| 4 |
Adam Wheater
ESS
|
75.9 |
| 5 |
Daniel Lawrence
ESS
|
71.2 |
| 6 |
Mohammad Amir
ESS
|
62.8 |
| 7 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
59.1 |
| 8 |
Tom Helm
MID
|
54.7 |
| 9 |
John Simpson
MID
|
50.1 |
| 10 |
Eoin Morgan
MID
|
50.1 |
| 11 |
Varun Chopra
ESS
|
36.3 |
| 12 |
Stevie Eskinazi
MID
|
34.9 |
| 13 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
31.5 |
| 14 |
Tim Southee
MID
|
30.2 |
| 15 |
George Scott
MID
|
27.8 |
| 16 |
Ashar Zaidi
ESS
|
23.0 |
| 17 |
James Franklin
MID
|
8.6 |
| 18 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
8.4 |
| 19 |
Tom Barber
MID
|
6.2 |
| 20 |
Paul Stirling
MID
|
4.1 |
| 21 |
Matt Dixon
ESS
|
2.3 |
| 22 |
James Foster
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 Middlesex: who played
Essex won by 9 runs in T20 Blast 2017 at County Ground on 11 August 2017. Adam Wheater top-scored with 43 off 21 balls and Nathan Sowter took 4/23.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Essex vs Middlesex?
Essex XI: Adam Wheater, Varun Chopra, Daniel Lawrence, Ravi Bopara, Ashar Zaidi, Ryan ten Doeschate (c), James Foster (wk), Paul Walter, Simon Harmer, Mohammad Amir, Matt Dixon, Callum Taylor. Middlesex XI: Paul Stirling, John Simpson (wk), Stevie Eskinazi, Eoin Morgan (c), George Scott, James Franklin, Ryan Higgins, Tim Southee, Nathan Sowter, Tom Helm, Tom Barber.
Who won Essex vs Middlesex?
Essex won by 9 runs.
When and where was Essex vs Middlesex played?
Essex vs Middlesex was played at County Ground, Chelmsford on Friday 11 August 2017, in T20 Blast 2017.
What were the final scores in Essex vs Middlesex?
Essex scored 172/9 in 20 overs. Middlesex scored 163/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Essex vs Middlesex?
Nathan Sowter was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 159/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Essex vs Middlesex?
Adam Wheater top-scored with 43 off 21 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Essex vs Middlesex?
Nathan Sowter took 4/23 in 4 overs.