Kent vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2025
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 22 H2H matches (2016–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (KEN perspective)
KEN Form
Season Comparison
Current Standings
KEN
W7 L6
ESS
W3 L10
Active Streaks
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Harry Finch
KEN
Catches (1+)
Simon Harmer
ESS
Catches (1+)
Luc Benkenstein
ESS
Catches (1+)
Michael Pepper
ESS
Catches (1+)
Thomas Stewart Rogers
KEN
Catches (1+)
Frederick Klaassen
KEN
Catches (1+)
Charlie Allison
ESS
Catches (1+)
Zak Crawley
KEN
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 22 H2H matches
St Lawrence Ground
Canterbury, England
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2022). 3 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN vs ESS 29 May 2026 | 129/9 (20) | 130/1 (13.4) | 259 |
| KEN vs NOT 26 Jun 2026 | 184/7 (20) | 187/6 (18.4) | 371 |
| KEN vs HAM 28 Jun 2026 | 176/6 (20) | 177/3 (18.4) | 353 |
| KEN vs SUR 10 Jul 2026 | 102/10 (17) | 106/1 (8.5) | 208 |
| KEN vs MID 12 Jul 2026 | 172/6 (20) | 157/7 (20) | 329 |
KEN at St Lawrence Ground
Top Scorer
Daniel Bell-Drummond
1740 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Frederick Klaassen
36 wkts
ESS at St Lawrence Ground
Top Scorer
Paul Walter
251 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Simon Harmer
7 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
Kent
Playing XI in this match
Essex
Playing XI in this match
Essex · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pepper | c Frederick Klaassen b Matt Parkinson | 28 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Paul Walter | c Harry Finch b Joe Denly | 52 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 140.54 |
| Jordan Cox (wk) | b Joey Evison | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Charlie Allison | c Jack Leaning b Grant Stewart | 48 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 145.45 |
| Matthew Critchley | c Grant Stewart b Nathan Gilchrist | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
| Luc Benkenstein | c Matt Parkinson b Nathan Gilchrist | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | not out | 12* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Noah Thain | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Kent · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Stewart | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 1 | 1 |
| Frederick Klaassen | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Denly | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Gilchrist | 2 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 17.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Parkinson | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Evison | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 |
Kent · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawanda Muyeye | c Luc Benkenstein b Matthew Critchley | 80 | 49 | 11 | 0 | 163.27 |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | c Michael Pepper b Paul Walter | 13 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 92.86 |
| Harry Finch | b Mohammad Amir | 64 | 35 | 6 | 3 | 182.86 |
| Joe Denly | not out | 0* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Billings (c) (wk) | not out | 11* | 4 | 0 | 1 | 275 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 2.2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 13.64 | 0 | 1 |
| Mohammad Amir | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mackenzie Jones | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 2 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Critchley | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 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 |
Harry Finch
KEN
|
80.5 |
| 2 |
Tawanda Muyeye
KEN
|
80.5 |
| 3 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
72.0 |
| 4 |
Matthew Critchley
ESS
|
65.5 |
| 5 |
Charlie Allison
ESS
|
56.1 |
| 6 |
Matt Parkinson
KEN
|
50.5 |
| 7 |
Joey Evison
KEN
|
50.5 |
| 8 |
Mohammad Amir
ESS
|
50.1 |
| 9 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
35.4 |
| 10 |
Grant Stewart
KEN
|
32.3 |
| 11 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
28.2 |
| 12 |
Sam Billings
KEN
|
26.6 |
| 13 |
Luc Benkenstein
ESS
|
21.8 |
| 14 |
Nathan Gilchrist
KEN
|
20.2 |
| 15 |
Joe Denly
KEN
|
15.7 |
| 16 |
Daniel Bell-Drummond
KEN
|
14.1 |
| 17 |
Frederick Klaassen
KEN
|
9.3 |
| 18 |
Jordan Cox
ESS
|
7.0 |
| 19 |
Mackenzie Jones
ESS
|
5.5 |
| 20 |
Shane Snater
ESS
|
4.6 |
| 21 |
Noah Thain
ESS
|
0.4 |
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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Kent vs Essex: who played
Kent won by 7 wickets (with 16 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2025 at St Lawrence Ground on 18 July 2025. Tawanda Muyeye top-scored with 80 off 49 balls and Nathan Gilchrist took 2/35.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Kent vs Essex?
Kent XI: Tawanda Muyeye, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Harry Finch, Joe Denly, Sam Billings (c) (wk), Jack Leaning, Joey Evison, Grant Stewart, Frederick Klaassen, Nathan Gilchrist, Matt Parkinson. Essex XI: Michael Pepper, Paul Walter, Jordan Cox (wk), Charlie Allison, Matthew Critchley, Luc Benkenstein, Simon Harmer (c), Noah Thain, Shane Snater, Mohammad Amir, Mackenzie Jones.
Who won Kent vs Essex?
Kent won by 7 wickets (with 16 balls remaining).
When and where was Kent vs Essex played?
Kent vs Essex was played at St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury on Friday 18 July 2025, in T20 Blast 2025.
What were the final scores in Kent vs Essex?
Kent scored 173/3 in 17.2 overs. Essex scored 172/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Kent vs Essex?
Harry Finch was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 81/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Kent vs Essex?
Tawanda Muyeye top-scored with 80 off 49 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Kent vs Essex?
Nathan Gilchrist took 2/35 in 2 overs.