Gloucestershire vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2017
Head-to-Head Record
6 No Results
Based on 12 H2H matches (2016–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (GLO perspective)
GLO Form
Season Comparison
Current Standings
GLO
W4 L6
ESS
W5 L7
Active Streaks
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Jack Taylor
GLO
Catches (1+)
Dawid Malan
MID
Catches (1+)
Paul Walter
ESS
Catches (1+)
David Payne
GLO
Catches (1+)
James Porter
ESS
Catches (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Catches (1+)
Jack Taylor
GLO
Runs (20+)
Dean Elgar
SOM
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 6 H2H matches
County Ground
Bristol, England
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jun 2022). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLO vs WOR 07 Jun 2026 | 148/7 (20) | 145/10 (20) | 293 |
| GLO vs NOR 01 Jul 2026 | 184/2 (20) | 187/2 (17.2) | 371 |
| GLO vs SUR 04 Jul 2026 | 191/5 (20) | 134/10 (19.4) | 325 |
| ENG vs IND 09 Jul 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 159/1 (13.5) | 317 |
| GLO vs GLA 12 Jul 2026 | 235/7 (20) | 185/10 (19.1) | 420 |
GLO at County Ground
Top Scorer
Miles Hammond
913 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
David Payne
59 wkts
ESS at County Ground
Top Scorer
Tom Westley
86 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
James Porter
4 wkts
Hit Rates
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Gloucestershire
Playing XI in this match
Essex
Playing XI in this match
Gloucestershire · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Mustard (wk) | b Mohammad Amir | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 |
| Michael Klinger (c) | c Paul Walter b James Porter | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 112.5 |
| Ian Cockbain | c Paul Walter b James Porter | 32 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 128 |
| Cameron Bancroft | b Paul Walter | 23 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 104.55 |
| Benny Howell | lbw b Mohammad Amir | 20 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Jack Taylor | b James Porter | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Kieran Noema-Barnett | c James Porter b James Porter | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Thomas Smith | not out | 13* | 20 | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| Matthew Taylor | c James Foster b Paul Walter | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| David Payne | not out | 6* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| James Porter | 4 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 4 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravi Bopara | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashar Zaidi | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 1 | 0 |
Essex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wheater | c Thomas Smith b Matthew Taylor | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Varun Chopra | b Chris Liddle | 44 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 220 |
| Daniel Lawrence | lbw b Benny Howell | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Ravi Bopara | c Matthew Taylor b Thomas Smith | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate (c) | c Phil Mustard b Thomas Smith | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Ashar Zaidi | c Ian Cockbain b Jack Taylor | 18 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 112.5 |
| James Foster (wk) | c Thomas Smith b Thomas Smith | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | not out | 18* | 16 | 2 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Simon Harmer | not out | 11* | 6 | 2 | 0 | 183.33 |
Gloucestershire · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Payne | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Matthew Taylor | 2 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 16.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Liddle | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Benny Howell | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Smith | 3.2 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 9.06 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Taylor | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 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 |
Benny Howell
GLO
|
120.5 |
| 2 |
James Porter
ESS
|
112.1 |
| 3 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
89.2 |
| 4 |
Varun Chopra
ESS
|
84.4 |
| 5 |
Mohammad Amir
ESS
|
73.8 |
| 6 |
Thomas Smith
GLO
|
59.2 |
| 7 |
Ian Cockbain
GLO
|
52.1 |
| 8 |
Cameron Bancroft
GLO
|
32.6 |
| 9 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
30.4 |
| 10 |
Ashar Zaidi
ESS
|
28.0 |
| 11 |
Jack Taylor
GLO
|
21.4 |
| 12 |
Matthew Taylor
GLO
|
21.2 |
| 13 |
Daniel Lawrence
ESS
|
19.1 |
| 14 |
David Payne
GLO
|
19.0 |
| 15 |
Chris Liddle
GLO
|
18.3 |
| 16 |
Ravi Bopara
ESS
|
17.0 |
| 17 |
Michael Klinger
GLO
|
16.2 |
| 18 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
12.4 |
| 19 |
Phil Mustard
GLO
|
7.5 |
| 20 |
Kieran Noema-Barnett
GLO
|
1.7 |
| 21 |
Adam Wheater
ESS
|
1.7 |
| 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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Gloucestershire vs Essex: who played
Essex won by 3 wickets (with 22 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2017 at County Ground on 13 August 2017. Varun Chopra top-scored with 44 off 20 balls and James Porter took 4/20.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Gloucestershire vs Essex?
Gloucestershire XI: Phil Mustard (wk), Michael Klinger (c), Ian Cockbain, Cameron Bancroft, Benny Howell, Jack Taylor, Kieran Noema-Barnett, Thomas Smith, Matthew Taylor, David Payne, Chris Liddle. 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, James Porter.
Who won Gloucestershire vs Essex?
Essex won by 3 wickets (with 22 balls remaining).
When and where was Gloucestershire vs Essex played?
Gloucestershire vs Essex was played at County Ground, Bristol on Sunday 13 August 2017, in T20 Blast 2017.
What were the final scores in Gloucestershire vs Essex?
Gloucestershire scored 121/8 in 20 overs. Essex scored 122/7 in 16.2 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Gloucestershire vs Essex?
Benny Howell was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 121/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Gloucestershire vs Essex?
Varun Chopra top-scored with 44 off 20 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Gloucestershire vs Essex?
James Porter took 4/20 in 4 overs.