Essex vs Kent - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2017
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 22 H2H matches (2016–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (ESS perspective)
ESS Form
Season Comparison
Current Standings
ESS
W5 L7
KEN
W6 L7
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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
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
KEN at County Ground
Top Scorer
Joe Denly
352 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Matt Parkinson
11 wkts
Hit Rates
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Essex
Playing XI in this match
Kent
Playing XI in this match
Kent · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Denly | c James Foster b Mohammad Amir | 127 | 66 | 11 | 7 | 192.42 |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | not out | 80* | 49 | 7 | 2 | 163.27 |
| Sam Billings (wk) | c James Foster b Paul Walter | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 160 |
| Sam Northeast (c) | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| James Porter | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashar Zaidi | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 4 | 0 | 65 | 1 | 16.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Ravi Bopara | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate (c) | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Essex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Lawrence | b Calum Haggett | 41 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 186.36 |
| Varun Chopra | c Imran Qayyum b James Neesham | 116 | 59 | 6 | 9 | 196.61 |
| Ravi Bopara | c Mitchell Claydon b Imran Qayyum | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110 |
| Ashar Zaidi | c Imran Qayyum b Darren Stevens | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate (c) | c Imran Qayyum b Adam Milne | 23 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 153.33 |
| James Foster (wk) | not out | 5* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Paul Walter | not out | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kent · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Neesham | 4 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 14.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Mitchell Claydon | 4 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 15.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Milne | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Calum Haggett | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Imran Qayyum | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Stevens | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 |
Varun Chopra
ESS
|
124.2 |
| 2 |
Joe Denly
KEN
|
120.3 |
| 3 |
Calum Haggett
KEN
|
79.4 |
| 4 |
Mohammad Amir
ESS
|
76.0 |
| 5 |
Daniel Bell-Drummond
KEN
|
74.1 |
| 6 |
Daniel Lawrence
ESS
|
60.0 |
| 7 |
Adam Milne
KEN
|
41.5 |
| 8 |
Ryan ten Doeschate
ESS
|
34.7 |
| 9 |
Imran Qayyum
KEN
|
30.9 |
| 10 |
Ravi Bopara
ESS
|
26.7 |
| 11 |
James Neesham
KEN
|
25.1 |
| 12 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
23.4 |
| 13 |
Ashar Zaidi
ESS
|
17.8 |
| 14 |
Darren Stevens
KEN
|
16.2 |
| 15 |
Sam Billings
KEN
|
9.4 |
| 16 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
7.0 |
| 17 |
Mitchell Claydon
KEN
|
6.8 |
| 18 |
James Foster
ESS
|
5.2 |
| 19 |
James Porter
ESS
|
2.9 |
| 20 |
Sam Northeast
KEN
|
0.4 |
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 Kent: who played
Kent won by 11 runs in T20 Blast 2017 at County Ground on 17 August 2017. Joe Denly top-scored with 127 off 66 balls and Darren Stevens took 1/7.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Essex vs Kent?
Essex XI: Daniel Lawrence, Varun Chopra, Ravi Bopara, Ashar Zaidi, Ryan ten Doeschate (c), James Foster (wk), Paul Walter, Mohammad Amir, Simon Harmer, James Porter, Callum Taylor. Kent XI: Joe Denly, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Sam Billings (wk), Sam Northeast (c), Mitchell Claydon, Calum Haggett, Adam Milne, Alex Blake, Darren Stevens, James Neesham, Imran Qayyum.
Who won Essex vs Kent?
Kent won by 11 runs.
When and where was Essex vs Kent played?
Essex vs Kent was played at County Ground, Chelmsford on Thursday 17 August 2017, in T20 Blast 2017.
What were the final scores in Essex vs Kent?
Essex scored 210/5 in 20 overs. Kent scored 221/2 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Essex vs Kent?
Varun Chopra was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 124/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Essex vs Kent?
Joe Denly top-scored with 127 off 66 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Essex vs Kent?
Darren Stevens took 1/7 in 1 overs.