Essex vs Somerset - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2025
Head-to-Head Record
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Based on 15 H2H matches (2016–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (ESS perspective)
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Season Comparison
Current Standings
ESS
W3 L10
SOM
W11 L3
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Craig Overton
SOM
Catches (1+)
Tom Abell
SOM
Catches (1+)
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
SOM
Catches (1+)
Craig Overton
SOM
Wickets (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Catches (1+)
Luc Benkenstein
ESS
Catches (1+)
Will Smeed
SOM
Catches (1+)
Michael Pepper
ESS
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 14 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
SOM at County Ground
Top Scorer
Will Smeed
157 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Roelof van der Merwe
7 wkts
Hit Rates
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Essex
Playing XI in this match
Somerset
Playing XI in this match
Essex · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rossington (wk) | c Tom Kohler-Cadmore b Craig Overton | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Michael Pepper | c Riley Meredith b Matt Henry | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Dean Elgar | c Tom Abell b Lewis Gregory | 50 | 37 | 5 | 2 | 135.14 |
| Paul Walter | c Thomas Rew b Riley Meredith | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 |
| Matthew Critchley | run out (Craig Overton) | 54 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 174.19 |
| Charlie Allison | c Tom Lammonby b Ben Green | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Luc Benkenstein | c Tom Lammonby b Ben Green | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | c Will Smeed b Ben Green | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shane Snater | c Craig Overton b Riley Meredith | 15 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 150 |
| Samuel Cook | b Lewis Gregory | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Mohammad Amir | not out | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Somerset · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Overton | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Meredith | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Goldsworthy | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Gregory (c) | 3.1 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 8.39 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Green | 3 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Somerset · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smeed | not out | 81* | 54 | 11 | 1 | 150 |
| Tom Lammonby | c Matthew Critchley b Matthew Critchley | 36 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 163.64 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | c Simon Harmer b Luc Benkenstein | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 214.29 |
| Tom Abell | not out | 10* | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Cook | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Shane Snater | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Matthew Critchley | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 2.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 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 |
Matthew Critchley
ESS
|
110.2 |
| 2 |
Will Smeed
SOM
|
76.6 |
| 3 |
Riley Meredith
SOM
|
73.0 |
| 4 |
Dean Elgar
ESS
|
57.9 |
| 5 |
Tom Lammonby
SOM
|
51.5 |
| 6 |
Shane Snater
ESS
|
41.1 |
| 7 |
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
SOM
|
39.0 |
| 8 |
Ben Green
SOM
|
37.2 |
| 9 |
Matt Henry
SOM
|
36.1 |
| 10 |
Lewis Gregory
SOM
|
32.8 |
| 11 |
Craig Overton
SOM
|
27.4 |
| 12 |
Luc Benkenstein
ESS
|
24.4 |
| 13 |
Tom Abell
SOM
|
11.7 |
| 14 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
10.8 |
| 15 |
Samuel Cook
ESS
|
9.3 |
| 16 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
8.1 |
| 17 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
6.6 |
| 18 |
Mohammad Amir
ESS
|
6.1 |
| 19 |
Lewis Goldsworthy
SOM
|
5.1 |
| 20 |
Adam Rossington
ESS
|
3.4 |
| 21 |
Charlie Allison
ESS
|
2.5 |
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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Essex vs Somerset: who played
Somerset won by 8 wickets (with 25 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2025 at County Ground on 1 June 2025. Will Smeed top-scored with 81 off 54 balls and Ben Green took 3/30.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Essex vs Somerset?
Essex XI: Adam Rossington (wk), Dean Elgar, Michael Pepper, Paul Walter, Matthew Critchley, Charlie Allison, Luc Benkenstein, Simon Harmer (c), Shane Snater, Samuel Cook, Mohammad Amir. Somerset XI: Will Smeed, Tom Lammonby, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Thomas Rew (wk), Lewis Gregory (c), Ben Green, Craig Overton, Lewis Goldsworthy, Matt Henry, Riley Meredith.
Who won Essex vs Somerset?
Somerset won by 8 wickets (with 25 balls remaining).
When and where was Essex vs Somerset played?
Essex vs Somerset was played at County Ground, Chelmsford on Sunday 1 June 2025, in T20 Blast 2025.
What were the final scores in Essex vs Somerset?
Essex scored 148/10 in 19.1 overs. Somerset scored 149/2 in 15.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Essex vs Somerset?
Matthew Critchley was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 110/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Essex vs Somerset?
Will Smeed top-scored with 81 off 54 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Essex vs Somerset?
Ben Green took 3/30 in 3 overs.