Somerset vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2024
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Based on 15 H2H matches (2016–2025)
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SOM
W8 L5
ESS
W7 L6
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Josh Shaw
GLO
Wickets (1+)
Tom Abell
SOM
Catches (1+)
Craig Overton
SOM
Catches (1+)
Shane Snater
ESS
Wickets (1+)
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
SOM
Catches (1+)
Jake Ball
SOM
Catches (1+)
Tom Banton
SOM
Catches (1+)
Michael Pepper
ESS
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 14 H2H matches
The Cooper Associates County Ground
St James Street, Taunton, England
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jul 2022). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOM vs GLA 04 Jun 2026 | 202/6 (20) | 203/6 (20) | 405 |
| SOM vs WAR 07 Jun 2026 | 215/4 (20) | 216/4 (19.4) | 431 |
| SOM vs GLO 26 Jun 2026 | 194/7 (20) | 176/7 (20) | 370 |
| SOM vs NOR 10 Jul 2026 | 162/8 (20) | 165/3 (15) | 327 |
| SOM vs WOR 12 Jul 2026 | 194/7 (20) | 116/10 (16) | 310 |
SOM at The Cooper Associates County Ground
Top Scorer
Tom Abell
1510 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Lewis Gregory
63 wkts
ESS at The Cooper Associates County Ground
Top Scorer
Michael Pepper
165 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Simon Harmer
6 wkts
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Somerset
Playing XI in this match
Essex
Playing XI in this match
Essex · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rossington (wk) | b Lewis Gregory | 32 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Dean Elgar | c Tom Kohler-Cadmore b Lewis Gregory | 77 | 51 | 8 | 2 | 150.98 |
| Michael Pepper | c Ben Green b Roelof van der Merwe | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Jordan Cox | c Jake Ball b Lewis Gregory | 30 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 130.43 |
| Paul Walter | b Jake Ball | 18 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 225 |
| Daniel Sams | b Ben Green | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Matthew Critchley | not out | 12* | 7 | 0 | 1 | 171.43 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Somerset · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Overton | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Meredith | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Gregory (c) | 4 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 10.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Ben Green | 3 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 12.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ball | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
Somerset · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton (wk) | c Ben Allison b Aaron Beard | 21 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 150 |
| Will Smeed | c Simon Harmer b Daniel Sams | 39 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 243.75 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | c Simon Harmer b Matthew Critchley | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Tom Abell | c Adam Rossington b Paul Walter | 55 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 152.78 |
| Sean Dickson | c Ben Allison b Aaron Beard | 26 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 136.84 |
| Lewis Gregory (c) | c Paul Walter b Paul Walter | 44 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 220 |
| Ben Green | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Craig Overton | not out | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 3.1 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Aaron Beard | 3 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 3.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Allison | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 2 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Critchley | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 | 3 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 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 |
Lewis Gregory
SOM
|
145.5 |
| 2 |
Aaron Beard
ESS
|
110.5 |
| 3 |
Dean Elgar
ESS
|
79.8 |
| 4 |
Will Smeed
SOM
|
75.9 |
| 5 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
70.7 |
| 6 |
Tom Abell
SOM
|
56.8 |
| 7 |
Matthew Critchley
ESS
|
54.1 |
| 8 |
Roelof van der Merwe
SOM
|
40.1 |
| 9 |
Adam Rossington
ESS
|
37.9 |
| 10 |
Jordan Cox
ESS
|
35.4 |
| 11 |
Sean Dickson
SOM
|
30.5 |
| 12 |
Daniel Sams
ESS
|
30.3 |
| 13 |
Tom Banton
SOM
|
30.1 |
| 14 |
Jake Ball
SOM
|
24.1 |
| 15 |
Riley Meredith
SOM
|
17.6 |
| 16 |
Ben Green
SOM
|
17.3 |
| 17 |
Craig Overton
SOM
|
15.2 |
| 18 |
Luc Benkenstein
ESS
|
8.9 |
| 19 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
7.8 |
| 20 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
6.3 |
| 21 |
Ben Allison
ESS
|
6.0 |
| 22 |
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
SOM
|
1.0 |
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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Somerset vs Essex: who played
Somerset won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2024 at The Cooper Associates County Ground on 31 May 2024. Dean Elgar top-scored with 77 off 51 balls and Lewis Gregory took 3/42.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Somerset vs Essex?
Somerset XI: Tom Banton (wk), Will Smeed, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Sean Dickson, Lewis Gregory (c), Ben Green, Craig Overton, Riley Meredith, Roelof van der Merwe, Jake Ball. Essex XI: Adam Rossington (wk), Dean Elgar, Michael Pepper, Jordan Cox, Paul Walter, Daniel Sams, Matthew Critchley, Simon Harmer (c), Luc Benkenstein, Aaron Beard, Ben Allison.
Who won Somerset vs Essex?
Somerset won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining).
When and where was Somerset vs Essex played?
Somerset vs Essex was played at The Cooper Associates County Ground, St James Street, Taunton on Friday 31 May 2024, in T20 Blast 2024.
What were the final scores in Somerset vs Essex?
Somerset scored 197/6 in 19.1 overs. Essex scored 193/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Somerset vs Essex?
Lewis Gregory was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 145/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Somerset vs Essex?
Dean Elgar top-scored with 77 off 51 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Somerset vs Essex?
Lewis Gregory took 3/42 in 4 overs.