Middlesex vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2023
Head-to-Head Record
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2016–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (MID perspective)
MID Form
Season Comparison
Current Standings
MID
W3 L11
ESS
W8 L6
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Jordan Cox
KEN
Catches (1+)
Leus du Plooy
DER
Catches (1+)
Paul Walter
ESS
Catches (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Catches (1+)
Jordan Cox
KEN
Sixes (1+)
Wiaan Mulder
LEI
Catches (1+)
Matthew Critchley
ESS
Catches (1+)
Tom Helm
MID
Catches (1+)
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
Hit Rates
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Middlesex
Playing XI in this match
Essex
Playing XI in this match
Essex · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Lawrence | c Ryan Higgins b Martin Andersson | 53 | 30 | 5 | 3 | 176.67 |
| Feroze Khushi | c Ryan Higgins b Martin Andersson | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Michael Pepper | c Luke Hollman b Martin Andersson | 64 | 34 | 6 | 4 | 188.24 |
| Robin Das | b Josh de Caires | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Paul Walter | c Luke Hollman b Tom Helm | 19 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 126.67 |
| Daniel Sams | c Nathan Fernandes b Nathan Fernandes | 67 | 24 | 2 | 8 | 279.17 |
| Matthew Critchley | not out | 3* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | not out | 2* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
Middlesex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Helm | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 2 | 1 |
| Josh de Caires | 3 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 12.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Fernandes | 3 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Martin Andersson | 4 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 9.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Luke Hollman | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Higgins | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Middlesex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevie Eskinazi (c) | b Daniel Sams | 28 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 140 |
| Joe Cracknell | not out | 36* | 33 | 3 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Ryan Higgins | c Daniel Sams b Daniel Lawrence | 32 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 145.45 |
| Max Holden | not out | 6* | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Cook | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Sams | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Shane Snater | 2.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 8.26 | 1 | 1 |
| Paul Walter | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Critchley | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Lawrence | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 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 Sams
ESS
|
133.3 |
| 2 |
Martin Andersson
MID
|
93.3 |
| 3 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
71.6 |
| 4 |
Daniel Lawrence
ESS
|
66.9 |
| 5 |
Ryan Higgins
MID
|
55.4 |
| 6 |
Stevie Eskinazi
MID
|
41.2 |
| 7 |
Tom Helm
MID
|
35.9 |
| 8 |
Joe Cracknell
MID
|
35.3 |
| 9 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
31.5 |
| 10 |
Josh de Caires
MID
|
23.3 |
| 11 |
Nathan Fernandes
MID
|
17.1 |
| 12 |
Max Holden
MID
|
11.1 |
| 13 |
Robin Das
ESS
|
8.0 |
| 14 |
Luke Hollman
MID
|
7.8 |
| 15 |
Feroze Khushi
ESS
|
7.1 |
| 16 |
Matthew Critchley
ESS
|
7.0 |
| 17 |
Samuel Cook
ESS
|
6.7 |
| 18 |
Shane Snater
ESS
|
6.0 |
| 19 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
3.5 |
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
Essex won by 22 runs (D/L method) in T20 Blast 2023 at Lord's on 18 June 2023. Daniel Sams top-scored with 67 off 24 balls and Martin Andersson took 3/38.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Middlesex vs Essex?
Middlesex XI: Stevie Eskinazi (c), Joe Cracknell, Ryan Higgins, Max Holden, John Simpson (wk), Jack Davies, Luke Hollman, Martin Andersson, Josh de Caires, Tom Helm, Nathan Fernandes. Essex XI: Daniel Lawrence, Feroze Khushi, Michael Pepper, Robin Das, Paul Walter, Daniel Sams, Matthew Critchley, Simon Harmer (c), William Buttleman (wk), Shane Snater, Samuel Cook.
Who won Middlesex vs Essex?
Essex won by 22 runs (D/L method).
When and where was Middlesex vs Essex played?
Middlesex vs Essex was played at Lord's, London on Sunday 18 June 2023, in T20 Blast 2023.
What were the final scores in Middlesex vs Essex?
Middlesex scored 116/2 in 12.3 overs. Essex scored 237/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Middlesex vs Essex?
Daniel Sams was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 133/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Middlesex vs Essex?
Daniel Sams top-scored with 67 off 24 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Middlesex vs Essex?
Martin Andersson took 3/38 in 4 overs.