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Essex vs Sussex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2023

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Result

Result

Essex won by 5 wickets (with 31 balls remaining)

Statz MVP

Samuel Cook

129

Rating

Leading Run Scorer James Vince 670 runs · Leading Wicket Taker Matt Henry 31 wkts · Standings →

County Ground, Chelmsford

Scorecard Ratings Lineups

Scorecard Statz Rating Lineups

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County Ground

Chelmsford, England

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Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jun 2022). 1 rain-affected match excluded.

Avg Total Runs

359.2

Avg 1st Inn

186.9

Avg 2nd Inn

172.3

Avg Sixes

16.6

Avg Fours

32.9

Bat 1st Win %

40%

Boundary %

64.3%

Seam Econ

9.78

Spin Econ

8.81

Avg PP 1st Inn

54.2

1.6 wkts · Overs 1-6

Avg PP 2nd Inn

61.1

1.4 wkts · Overs 1-6

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

Won

Lost

Avg Score 19.2

Highest Score 139

Top Scorer

Paul Walter 1118 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Simon Harmer 57 wkts

SUS at County Ground

Won

Lost

Avg Score 21.3

Highest Score 75

Top Scorer

John Simpson 160 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Tymal Mills 9 wkts

Essex

Playing XI in this match

Adam Rossington Wicketkeeper

Daniel Lawrence Allrounder

Michael Pepper Wicketkeeper

Robin Das Allrounder

Paul Walter Allrounder

Matthew Critchley Allrounder

Daniel Sams Allrounder

Simon Harmer Bowler

Shane Snater Bowler

Ben Allison Allrounder

Samuel Cook Bowler

Sussex

Playing XI in this match

Tom Clark Batsman

Thomas Haines Batsman

Tom Alsop Wicketkeeper

Ravi Bopara Batting Allrounder

Shadab Khan Allrounder

Michael Burgess Wicketkeeper

James Coles Allrounder

Nathan McAndrew Bowler

Fynn Hudson-Prentice Allrounder

Tymal Mills Bowler

Henry Crocombe Bowler

Sussex · Innings 1

Tom Clark

c Daniel Lawrence b Samuel Cook

0 (2)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Tom Alsop

c Paul Walter b Shane Snater

17 (14)

3×4 · 0×6 · SR 121.43

Thomas Haines

c Paul Walter b Samuel Cook

8 (10)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 80

Ravi Bopara (c)

c Shane Snater b Paul Walter

50 (31)

5×4 · 3×6 · SR 161.29

Shadab Khan

b Paul Walter

20 (17)

1×4 · 1×6 · SR 117.65

Michael Burgess (wk)

c Paul Walter b Samuel Cook

26 (22)

2×4 · 0×6 · SR 118.18

James Coles

c Ben Allison b Matthew Critchley

7 (5)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 140

Nathan McAndrew

c Matthew Critchley b Matthew Critchley

1 (2)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 50

Fynn Hudson-Prentice

c Simon Harmer b Samuel Cook

7 (7)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Tymal Mills

c Simon Harmer b Daniel Sams

5 (4)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 125

Henry Crocombe

not out

2* (3)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 66.67

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Tom Clark	c Daniel Lawrence b Samuel Cook	0	2	0	0	0
Tom Alsop	c Paul Walter b Shane Snater	17	14	3	0	121.43
Thomas Haines	c Paul Walter b Samuel Cook	8	10	0	0	80
Ravi Bopara (c)	c Shane Snater b Paul Walter	50	31	5	3	161.29
Shadab Khan	b Paul Walter	20	17	1	1	117.65
Michael Burgess (wk)	c Paul Walter b Samuel Cook	26	22	2	0	118.18
James Coles	c Ben Allison b Matthew Critchley	7	5	1	0	140
Nathan McAndrew	c Matthew Critchley b Matthew Critchley	1	2	0	0	50
Fynn Hudson-Prentice	c Simon Harmer b Samuel Cook	7	7	1	0	100
Tymal Mills	c Simon Harmer b Daniel Sams	5	4	1	0	125
Henry Crocombe	not out	2*	3	0	0	66.67

Total

147/10 (19.3 ov)

FoW 1-0 (Tom Clark, 0.2 ov), 2-21 (Tom Alsop, 3.4 ov), 3-39 (Thomas Haines, 5.3 ov), 4-74 (Shadab Khan, 10.1 ov), 5-114 (Ravi Bopara, 14.1 ov), 6-123 (James Coles, 15.2 ov), 7-125 (Nathan McAndrew, 15.6 ov), 8-140 (Michael Burgess, 18.1 ov), 9-141 (Fynn Hudson-Prentice, 18.4 ov), 10-147 (Tymal Mills, 19.3 ov)

Essex · Bowling

Samuel Cook

4-0-20-4 · Econ 5

4/20

wd 1 · nb 0

Daniel Sams

3.3-0-25-1 · Econ 7.58

1/25

wd 1 · nb 0

Simon Harmer (c)

2-0-20-0 · Econ 10

0/20

2 ov

Shane Snater

2-0-9-1 · Econ 4.5

1/9

wd 1 · nb 0

Ben Allison

2-0-32-0 · Econ 16

0/32

2 ov

Matthew Critchley

3-0-17-2 · Econ 5.67

2/17

3 ov

Paul Walter

3-0-23-2 · Econ 7.67

2/23

3 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd
Samuel Cook	4	20	4	5	1
Daniel Sams	3.3	25	1	7.58	1
Simon Harmer (c)	2	20	0	10	0
Shane Snater	2	9	1	4.5	1
Ben Allison	2	32	0	16	0
Matthew Critchley	3	17	2	5.67	0
Paul Walter	3	23	2	7.67	0

Essex · Innings 2

Adam Rossington (wk)

c Nathan McAndrew b Tymal Mills

35 (17)

2×4 · 4×6 · SR 205.88

Daniel Lawrence

c James Coles b Nathan McAndrew

0 (2)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Michael Pepper

lbw b Shadab Khan

48 (26)

8×4 · 1×6 · SR 184.62

Robin Das

c James Coles b Ravi Bopara

0 (3)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Paul Walter

c Henry Crocombe b Tymal Mills

2 (5)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 40

Matthew Critchley

not out

25* (22)

1×4 · 1×6 · SR 113.64

Daniel Sams

not out

29* (16)

4×4 · 1×6 · SR 181.25

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Adam Rossington (wk)	c Nathan McAndrew b Tymal Mills	35	17	2	4	205.88
Daniel Lawrence	c James Coles b Nathan McAndrew	0	2	0	0	0
Michael Pepper	lbw b Shadab Khan	48	26	8	1	184.62
Robin Das	c James Coles b Ravi Bopara	0	3	0	0	0
Paul Walter	c Henry Crocombe b Tymal Mills	2	5	0	0	40
Matthew Critchley	not out	25*	22	1	1	113.64
Daniel Sams	not out	29*	16	4	1	181.25

Total

149/5 (14.5 ov)

DNB Ben Allison, Samuel Cook, Shane Snater, Simon Harmer (c)

FoW 1-1 (Daniel Lawrence, 0.4 ov), 2-77 (Adam Rossington, 5.4 ov), 3-82 (Robin Das, 6.3 ov), 4-85 (Paul Walter, 7.3 ov), 5-100 (Michael Pepper, 9.4 ov)

Sussex · Bowling

Nathan McAndrew

3-0-32-1 · Econ 10.67

1/32

wd 3 · nb 1

Tymal Mills

4-0-34-2 · Econ 8.5

2/34

wd 1 · nb 1

Henry Crocombe

1-0-21-0 · Econ 21

0/21

wd 1 · nb 0

Ravi Bopara (c)

4-0-33-1 · Econ 8.25

1/33

4 ov

Shadab Khan

2.5-0-28-1 · Econ 11.2

1/28

2.5 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd	Nb
Nathan McAndrew	3	32	1	10.67	3	1
Tymal Mills	4	34	2	8.5	1	1
Henry Crocombe	1	21	0	21	1	0
Ravi Bopara (c)	4	33	1	8.25	0	0
Shadab Khan	2.5	28	1	11.2	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	Samuel Cook ESS	129.0
2	Ravi Bopara SUS	106.5
3	Michael Pepper ESS	71.7
4	Matthew Critchley ESS	70.4
5	Daniel Sams ESS	65.7
6	Adam Rossington ESS	65.1
7	Tymal Mills SUS	63.6
8	Paul Walter ESS	43.7
9	Shadab Khan SUS	42.6
10	Shane Snater ESS	39.0
11	Michael Burgess SUS	32.0
12	Nathan McAndrew SUS	25.7
13	Tom Alsop SUS	25.5
14	Thomas Haines SUS	10.0
15	James Coles SUS	9.1
16	Fynn Hudson-Prentice SUS	8.2
17	Simon Harmer ESS	5.3
18	Ben Allison ESS	4.3
19	Henry Crocombe SUS	3.4
20	Tom Clark SUS	0.0
21	Daniel Lawrence ESS	0.0
22	Robin Das 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.

Essex vs Sussex: who played

Essex won by 5 wickets (with 31 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2023 at County Ground on 6 June 2023. Ravi Bopara top-scored with 50 off 31 balls and Samuel Cook took 4/20.

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T20 Blast standings T20 Blast stats leaders Essex stats Sussex stats County Ground ground stats

Frequently asked questions

Who played in Essex vs Sussex?

Essex XI: Adam Rossington (wk), Daniel Lawrence, Michael Pepper, Robin Das, Paul Walter, Matthew Critchley, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer (c), Shane Snater, Ben Allison, Samuel Cook. Sussex XI: Tom Clark, Thomas Haines, Tom Alsop, Ravi Bopara (c), Shadab Khan, Michael Burgess (wk), James Coles, Nathan McAndrew, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Tymal Mills, Henry Crocombe.

Who won Essex vs Sussex?

Essex won by 5 wickets (with 31 balls remaining).

When and where was Essex vs Sussex played?

Essex vs Sussex was played at County Ground, Chelmsford on Tuesday 6 June 2023, in T20 Blast 2023.

What were the final scores in Essex vs Sussex?

Essex scored 149/5 in 14.5 overs. Sussex scored 147/10 in 19.3 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in Essex vs Sussex?

Samuel Cook was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 129/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.

Who was the top run-scorer in Essex vs Sussex?

Ravi Bopara top-scored with 50 off 31 balls.

Who took the most wickets in Essex vs Sussex?

Samuel Cook took 4/20 in 4 overs.

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