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Essex vs Middlesex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2024

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Result

Result

Essex won by 4 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)

Statz MVP

Michael Pepper

129

Rating

Leading Run Scorer Daniel Hughes 596 runs · Leading Wicket Taker David Payne 33 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

MID at County Ground

Won

Lost

Avg Score 18.6

Highest Score 102

Top Scorer

Max Holden 233 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Luke Hollman 15 wkts

Essex

Playing XI in this match

Adam Rossington Wicketkeeper

Dean Elgar Batsman

Michael Pepper Wicketkeeper

Jordan Cox Wicketkeeper

Paul Walter Allrounder

Matthew Critchley Allrounder

Daniel Sams Allrounder

Simon Harmer Bowler

Luc Benkenstein Bowler

Ben Allison Allrounder

Aaron Beard Bowler

Middlesex

Playing XI in this match

Stevie Eskinazi Middle Order Batter

Martin Andersson Allrounder

Ryan Higgins Allrounder

Max Holden Bowler

Joe Cracknell Wicketkeeper

Josh de Caires Batsman

Jack Davies Wicketkeeper

Luke Hollman Allrounder

Tom Helm Bowler

Blake Cullen Wicketkeeper

Noah Cornwell Bowler

Middlesex · Innings 1

Stevie Eskinazi (c)

c Adam Rossington b Aaron Beard

1 (2)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 50

Martin Andersson

c Dean Elgar b Luc Benkenstein

49 (31)

5×4 · 3×6 · SR 158.06

Ryan Higgins

st Adam Rossington b Matthew Critchley

27 (23)

2×4 · 1×6 · SR 117.39

Max Holden

not out

85* (42)

8×4 · 5×6 · SR 202.38

Joe Cracknell

c Daniel Sams b Paul Walter

22 (12)

2×4 · 1×6 · SR 183.33

Josh de Caires

b Paul Walter

0 (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Jack Davies (wk)

c Luc Benkenstein b Daniel Sams

8 (6)

0×4 · 1×6 · SR 133.33

Luke Hollman

c Ben Allison b Daniel Sams

2 (3)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 66.67

Tom Helm

not out

1* (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Stevie Eskinazi (c)	c Adam Rossington b Aaron Beard	1	2	0	0	50
Martin Andersson	c Dean Elgar b Luc Benkenstein	49	31	5	3	158.06
Ryan Higgins	st Adam Rossington b Matthew Critchley	27	23	2	1	117.39
Max Holden	not out	85*	42	8	5	202.38
Joe Cracknell	c Daniel Sams b Paul Walter	22	12	2	1	183.33
Josh de Caires	b Paul Walter	0	1	0	0	0
Jack Davies (wk)	c Luc Benkenstein b Daniel Sams	8	6	0	1	133.33
Luke Hollman	c Ben Allison b Daniel Sams	2	3	0	0	66.67
Tom Helm	not out	1*	1	0	0	100

Total

203/7 (20 ov)

DNB Blake Cullen, Noah Cornwell

FoW 1-5 (Stevie Eskinazi, 1.1 ov), 2-71 (Ryan Higgins, 7.6 ov), 3-93 (Martin Andersson, 10.2 ov), 4-155 (Joe Cracknell, 15.3 ov), 5-156 (Josh de Caires, 15.4 ov), 6-176 (Jack Davies, 17.5 ov), 7-192 (Luke Hollman, 19.2 ov)

Essex · Bowling

Daniel Sams

4-0-35-2 · Econ 8.75

2/35

4 ov

Aaron Beard

3-0-41-1 · Econ 13.67

1/41

3 ov

Ben Allison

2-0-20-0 · Econ 10

0/20

wd 0 · nb 1

Simon Harmer (c)

4-0-46-0 · Econ 11.5

0/46

4 ov

Matthew Critchley

3-0-17-1 · Econ 5.67

1/17

3 ov

Luc Benkenstein

1-0-12-1 · Econ 12

1/12

1 ov

Paul Walter

3-0-28-2 · Econ 9.33

2/28

wd 2 · nb 0

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd	Nb
Daniel Sams	4	35	2	8.75	0	0
Aaron Beard	3	41	1	13.67	0	0
Ben Allison	2	20	0	10	0	1
Simon Harmer (c)	4	46	0	11.5	0	0
Matthew Critchley	3	17	1	5.67	0	0
Luc Benkenstein	1	12	1	12	0	0
Paul Walter	3	28	2	9.33	2	0

Essex · Innings 2

Adam Rossington (wk)

c Jack Davies b Tom Helm

10 (8)

0×4 · 1×6 · SR 125

Dean Elgar

c Luke Hollman b Josh de Caires

32 (21)

3×4 · 2×6 · SR 152.38

Michael Pepper

lbw b Luke Hollman

101 (44)

10×4 · 6×6 · SR 229.55

Jordan Cox

c Joe Cracknell b Ryan Higgins

22 (8)

2×4 · 2×6 · SR 275

Paul Walter

c Martin Andersson b Luke Hollman

2 (7)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 28.57

Matthew Critchley

c Josh de Caires b Blake Cullen

16 (11)

0×4 · 2×6 · SR 145.45

Simon Harmer (c)

not out

6* (4)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 150

Daniel Sams

not out

10* (3)

1×4 · 1×6 · SR 333.33

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Adam Rossington (wk)	c Jack Davies b Tom Helm	10	8	0	1	125
Dean Elgar	c Luke Hollman b Josh de Caires	32	21	3	2	152.38
Michael Pepper	lbw b Luke Hollman	101	44	10	6	229.55
Jordan Cox	c Joe Cracknell b Ryan Higgins	22	8	2	2	275
Paul Walter	c Martin Andersson b Luke Hollman	2	7	0	0	28.57
Matthew Critchley	c Josh de Caires b Blake Cullen	16	11	0	2	145.45
Simon Harmer (c)	not out	6*	4	1	0	150
Daniel Sams	not out	10*	3	1	1	333.33

Total

207/6 (17.4 ov)

DNB Aaron Beard, Ben Allison, Luc Benkenstein

FoW 1-14 (Adam Rossington, 1.3 ov), 2-97 (Dean Elgar, 8.1 ov), 3-122 (Jordan Cox, 9.6 ov), 4-148 (Paul Walter, 12.4 ov), 5-181 (Matthew Critchley, 15.6 ov), 6-189 (Michael Pepper, 16.3 ov)

Middlesex · Bowling

Noah Cornwell

2.4-0-35-0 · Econ 14.58

0/35

wd 4 · nb 0

Tom Helm

3-0-33-1 · Econ 11

1/33

wd 2 · nb 0

Blake Cullen

3-0-38-1 · Econ 12.67

1/38

3 ov

Josh de Caires

2-0-25-1 · Econ 12.5

1/25

2 ov

Luke Hollman

4-0-50-2 · Econ 12.5

2/50

4 ov

Ryan Higgins

3-0-25-1 · Econ 8.33

1/25

wd 1 · nb 0

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd
Noah Cornwell	2.4	35	0	14.58	4
Tom Helm	3	33	1	11	2
Blake Cullen	3	38	1	12.67	0
Josh de Caires	2	25	1	12.5	0
Luke Hollman	4	50	2	12.5	0
Ryan Higgins	3	25	1	8.33	1

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	Michael Pepper ESS	129.4
2	Max Holden MID	112.8
3	Matthew Critchley ESS	74.7
4	Daniel Sams ESS	73.0
5	Ryan Higgins MID	63.6
6	Martin Andersson MID	56.4
7	Jordan Cox ESS	56.2
8	Luke Hollman MID	52.4
9	Paul Walter ESS	46.5
10	Joe Cracknell MID	41.3
11	Dean Elgar ESS	36.1
12	Tom Helm MID	31.8
13	Josh de Caires MID	22.6
14	Blake Cullen MID	21.8
15	Aaron Beard ESS	21.7
16	Simon Harmer ESS	14.3
17	Adam Rossington ESS	11.6
18	Luc Benkenstein ESS	10.1
19	Jack Davies MID	9.1
20	Ben Allison ESS	7.3
21	Noah Cornwell MID	4.8
22	Stevie Eskinazi MID	0.5

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.

Essex vs Middlesex: who played

Essex won by 4 wickets (with 14 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2024 at County Ground on 2 June 2024. Michael Pepper top-scored with 101 off 44 balls and Paul Walter took 2/28.

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Frequently asked questions

Who played in Essex vs Middlesex?

Essex XI: Adam Rossington (wk), Dean Elgar, Michael Pepper, Jordan Cox, Paul Walter, Matthew Critchley, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer (c), Luc Benkenstein, Ben Allison, Aaron Beard. Middlesex XI: Stevie Eskinazi (c), Martin Andersson, Ryan Higgins, Max Holden, Joe Cracknell, Josh de Caires, Jack Davies (wk), Luke Hollman, Tom Helm, Blake Cullen, Noah Cornwell.

Who won Essex vs Middlesex?

Essex won by 4 wickets (with 14 balls remaining).

When and where was Essex vs Middlesex played?

Essex vs Middlesex was played at County Ground, Chelmsford on Sunday 2 June 2024, in T20 Blast 2024.

What were the final scores in Essex vs Middlesex?

Essex scored 207/6 in 17.4 overs. Middlesex scored 203/7 in 20 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in Essex vs Middlesex?

Michael Pepper 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 Middlesex?

Michael Pepper top-scored with 101 off 44 balls.

Who took the most wickets in Essex vs Middlesex?

Paul Walter took 2/28 in 3 overs.

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