Middlesex vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2026
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From 19 H2H matches
Merchant Taylors' School Ground
Northwood, England
Based on the last 8 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2023). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MID vs HAM 09 Jul 2025 | 187/8 (20) | 188/7 (19.4) | 375 |
| MID vs GLO 11 Jul 2025 | 189/5 (20) | 166/7 (20) | 355 |
| MID vs HAM 31 May 2026 | 126/7 (20) | 130/2 (14) | 256 |
| MID vs ESS 07 Jun 2026 | 176/5 (20) | 116/10 (17.5) | 292 |
| MID vs SUS 10 Jul 2026 | 213/3 (20) | 195/9 (20) | 408 |
MID at Merchant Taylors' School Ground
Top Scorer
Luke Hollman
152 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tom Helm
7 wkts
ESS at Merchant Taylors' School Ground
Top Scorer
Luc Benkenstein
67 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Noah Thain
3 wkts
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Middlesex
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Projected Win Probability
Middlesex
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rossington | 26.7 | 19 | 139.9 | 3.1 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 58.9 |
| Max Holden | 25.5 | 18 | 139.4 | 2.9 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | 49.8 |
| Leus du Plooy | 22.0 | 16 | 134.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.0 | 47.7 |
| Ben Geddes | 15.9 | 11 | 146.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 36.7 |
| Ryan Higgins | 17.3 | 13 | 130.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 25 | 10.2 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 77.0 |
| Josh de Caires | 15.0 | 11 | 132.9 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 17 | 10.3 | 0.3 | - | - | 60.8 |
| Luke Hollman | 17.1 | 13 | 133.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 32 | 9.9 | 0.4 | - | - | 82.5 |
| Eathan Bosch | 10.1 | 9 | 108.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 31 | 9.6 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 71.4 |
| Tom Helm | 5.0 | 5 | 102.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 34 | 9.4 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 79.4 |
| Sebastian Morgan | 8.3 | 6 | 136.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 21 | 9.7 | 0.0 | - | - | 44.5 |
| Noah Cornwell | 4.6 | 5 | 89.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 29 | 8.8 | 0.1 | - | - | 68.9 |
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| Toby Roland-Jones | 2.6 | 3 | 76.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 35 | 10.0 | 0.5 | - | - | 74.9 |
| Blake Cullen | 5.0 | 5 | 105.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 33 | 9.7 | 0.2 | - | - | 72.4 |
| Henry Brookes | 5.8 | 5 | 127.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 34 | 11.1 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 60.6 |
| Zafar Gohar | 9.1 | 11 | 84.2 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 36 | 9.6 | 0.2 | - | - | 59.0 |
| Ishaan Kaushal | 4.8 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.2 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 47.7 |
| Naavya Sharma | 3.4 | 4 | 89.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 32 | 9.7 | 0.5 | - | - | 46.4 |
| James Feldman | 4.8 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.2 | 0.0 | - | - | 43.9 |
| Joe Cracknell | 15.7 | 12 | 131.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | - | 38.7 |
| Sam Robson | 17.5 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 38.4 |
| Aaryan Sawant | 17.5 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 38.4 |
| Jack Davies | 17.4 | 14 | 127.1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 35.7 |
| Nathan Fernandes | 3.3 | 4 | 80.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 17 | 10.6 | 0.0 | - | - | 28.8 |
| Caleb Falconer | 13.8 | 15 | 90.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 28.1 |
Essex
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pepper | 32.8 | 21 | 158.6 | 3.3 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 72.6 |
| Matthew Critchley | 13.9 | 12 | 119.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 29 | 10.4 | 0.3 | - | - | 59.8 |
| Paul Walter | 23.0 | 16 | 141.7 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 28 | 10.6 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 88.4 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 30.4 | 38 | 79.8 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 35 | 8.7 | 0.7 | - | 0.0 | 111.1 |
| Charlie Allison | 22.7 | 17 | 135.6 | 1.9 | 1.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | - | 50.1 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 21.4 | 14 | 151.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 19 | 10.3 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 77.7 |
| Noah Thain | 14.4 | 9 | 166.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 10 | 10.9 | 0.7 | - | - | 40.7 |
| Simon Harmer | 12.6 | 12 | 102.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 32 | 7.9 | 0.6 | - | - | 69.1 |
| Shane Snater | 6.1 | 6 | 111.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 27 | 9.9 | 0.4 | - | - | 58.4 |
| Zaman Akhter | 9.6 | 9 | 102.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 23 | 9.8 | 0.2 | - | - | 55.8 |
| Charlie Bennett | 5.2 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 31 | 11.8 | 0.4 | - | - | 75.7 |
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| Mackenzie Jones | 10.3 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 32 | 9.7 | 0.2 | - | - | 93.7 |
| Dean Elgar | 40.1 | 56 | 71.7 | 5.2 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.0 | 77.5 |
| Samuel Cook | 2.8 | 4 | 80.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 36 | 9.0 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 58.1 |
| Mitchell Killeen | 10.3 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 27 | 7.8 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 57.1 |
| Jordan Cox | 23.8 | 18 | 131.9 | 2.0 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 52.0 |
| James Porter | 5.2 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 27 | 7.8 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 48.4 |
| Robin Das | 19.1 | 12 | 161.1 | 2.6 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 45.2 |
| Tom Westley | 19.1 | 15 | 125.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 38.2 |
| Simon Fernandes | 5.2 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 11.7 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiaan Mulder | Essex | 57.3 | 111.1 |
| Dean Elgar | Essex | 46.6 | 77.5 |
| Mackenzie Jones | Essex | 46.6 | 93.7 |
| Paul Walter | Essex | 45.2 | 88.4 |
| Charlie Bennett | Essex | 41.8 | 75.7 |
| Ryan Higgins | Middlesex | 40.6 | 77.0 |
| Luke Hollman | Middlesex | 40.3 | 82.5 |
| Michael Pepper | Essex | 39.1 | 72.6 |
| Luc Benkenstein | Essex | 38.9 | 77.7 |
| Tom Helm | Middlesex | 37.8 | 79.4 |
| Toby Roland-Jones | Middlesex | 37.2 | 74.9 |
| Eathan Bosch | Middlesex | 35.4 | 71.4 |
| Blake Cullen | Middlesex | 33.5 | 72.4 |
| Simon Harmer | Essex | 31.7 | 69.1 |
| Adam Rossington | Middlesex | 31.7 | 58.9 |
| Noah Cornwell | Middlesex | 31.2 | 68.9 |
| Jordan Cox | Essex | 31.1 | 52.0 |
| Josh de Caires | Middlesex | 30.5 | 60.8 |
| Henry Brookes | Middlesex | 30.2 | 60.6 |
| Matthew Critchley | Essex | 30.1 | 59.8 |
| Charlie Allison | Essex | 29.7 | 50.1 |
| Shane Snater | Essex | 28.8 | 58.4 |
| Leus du Plooy | Middlesex | 28.5 | 47.7 |
| Zaman Akhter | Essex | 27.4 | 55.8 |
| Max Holden | Middlesex | 26.9 | 49.8 |
| Zafar Gohar | Middlesex | 25.3 | 59.0 |
| Samuel Cook | Essex | 24.4 | 58.1 |
| Tom Westley | Essex | 24.2 | 38.2 |
| Robin Das | Essex | 23.3 | 45.2 |
| Mitchell Killeen | Essex | 23.3 | 57.1 |
| Noah Thain | Essex | 23.3 | 40.7 |
| Joe Cracknell | Middlesex | 23.1 | 38.7 |
| Jack Davies | Middlesex | 20.9 | 35.7 |
| Sam Robson | Middlesex | 20.5 | 38.4 |
| Aaryan Sawant | Middlesex | 20.5 | 38.4 |
| Naavya Sharma | Middlesex | 19.9 | 46.4 |
| Ben Geddes | Middlesex | 19.8 | 36.7 |
| Sebastian Morgan | Middlesex | 19.0 | 44.5 |
| Caleb Falconer | Middlesex | 18.7 | 28.1 |
| James Porter | Essex | 18.2 | 48.4 |
| Ishaan Kaushal | Middlesex | 17.8 | 47.7 |
| James Feldman | Middlesex | 14.8 | 43.9 |
| Nathan Fernandes | Middlesex | 11.4 | 28.8 |
| Simon Fernandes | Essex | 5.2 | 11.7 |
Essex · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter | c Eathan Bosch b Noah Cornwell | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Michael Pepper (wk) | c Josh de Caires b Eathan Bosch | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 127.27 |
| Charlie Allison | b Sebastian Morgan | 61 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 164.86 |
| Luc Benkenstein | c Tom Helm b Tom Helm | 67 | 56 | 8 | 2 | 119.64 |
| Wiaan Mulder | not out | 10* | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Matthew Critchley | c Sebastian Morgan b Sebastian Morgan | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Middlesex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Helm | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Cornwell | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Eathan Bosch | 3 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 14.33 | 5 | 0 |
| Sebastian Morgan | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Luke Hollman | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Higgins | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Middlesex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Holden | b Wiaan Mulder | 20 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 90.91 |
| Adam Rossington (wk) | b Shane Snater | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh de Caires | c Shane Snater b Zaman Akhter | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Ben Geddes | c Michael Pepper b Zaman Akhter | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leus du Plooy (c) | c Zaman Akhter b Noah Thain | 14 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 82.35 |
| Ryan Higgins | c Wiaan Mulder b Shane Snater | 36 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 128.57 |
| Luke Hollman | c Zaman Akhter b Noah Thain | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Eathan Bosch | c Wiaan Mulder b Noah Thain | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Morgan | b Charlie Bennett | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Tom Helm | not out | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Noah Cornwell | b Charlie Bennett | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 157.14 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Bennett | 3.5 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 6.29 | 1 | 0 |
| Zaman Akhter | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 3.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Thain | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 5.5 | 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 |
Charlie Allison
ESS
|
79.8 |
| 2 |
Wiaan Mulder
ESS
|
61.7 |
| 3 |
Noah Cornwell
MID
|
58.6 |
| 4 |
Ryan Higgins
MID
|
56.7 |
| 5 |
Luc Benkenstein
ESS
|
56.1 |
| 6 |
Sebastian Morgan
MID
|
55.0 |
| 7 |
Noah Thain
ESS
|
45.8 |
| 8 |
Tom Helm
MID
|
42.8 |
| 9 |
Shane Snater
ESS
|
42.4 |
| 10 |
Zaman Akhter
ESS
|
35.8 |
| 11 |
Max Holden
MID
|
23.8 |
| 12 |
Charlie Bennett
ESS
|
23.4 |
| 13 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
22.3 |
| 14 |
Josh de Caires
MID
|
19.6 |
| 15 |
Eathan Bosch
MID
|
17.5 |
| 16 |
Leus du Plooy
MID
|
16.7 |
| 17 |
Luke Hollman
MID
|
14.1 |
| 18 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
7.7 |
| 19 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
6.5 |
| 20 |
Matthew Critchley
ESS
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Adam Rossington
MID
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Ben Geddes
MID
|
0.0 |
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.
Middlesex vs Essex – T20 Blast 2026 Match Report | Statz
Essex Bowlers Run Riot at Merchant Taylors as Middlesex Crumble for 116
Essex won by 60 runs against Middlesex in the 50th match of 112 in the T20 Blast 2026, played at Merchant Taylors’ School Ground, Northwood.
Middlesex won the toss and elected to bowl, but Essex posted 176/5 before skittling the hosts for just 116 in 17.5 overs.
Allison and Benkenstein Build Essex Total
Essex’s innings was built around a superb 133-run third-wicket partnership between Charlie Allison and Luc Benkenstein. After Paul Walter (7) and Michael Pepper (14) fell with the score at 26/2 in the third over, Allison and Benkenstein took control.
Allison struck 61 off 37 balls with five fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 165 – aggressive, clean ball-striking that gave Middlesex’s bowlers nowhere to hide. Benkenstein was the more patient of the two, compiling 67 off 56 (eight fours, two sixes, SR 120) to ensure Essex never lost momentum. The pair batted together until Benkenstein fell caught at 159/3 in the 19th over. Allison was eventually bowled at 176/4 in the final over. Wiaan Mulder added an unbeaten 10 off 7 to push the total to 176/5.
Sebastian Morgan was Middlesex’s best bowler with 4-0-34-2, while Tom Helm kept it tight with 4-0-23-1.
Middlesex Collapse in Chase
Chasing 177, Middlesex were in trouble from the start. Adam Rossington was bowled for a duck at 1/1, and despite Max Holden (20 off 22) and Josh de Caires (12 off 12) offering some resistance, wickets tumbled regularly. Ben Geddes went for a duck at 32/4, and the game was effectively over when Leus du Plooy (14 off 17) departed at 68/5.
Ryan Higgins fought a lone battle with 36 off 28 (three fours, two sixes, SR 129), but he lacked partners. Once Higgins fell caught at 104/8, Middlesex were bowled out for 116 in 17.5 overs.
Noah Thain was electric with the ball, taking 2-0-11-3 to rip through the lower order. Shane Snater (4-0-28-2), Charlie Bennett (3.5-0-22-2), Zaman Akhter (3-0-23-2), and Mulder (3-0-11-1 at Econ 3.67) all chipped in as the Essex attack shared the wickets around.
Statz MVP
Charlie Allison takes the Statz MVP award with an mi_rating of 82.79. His 61 off 37 at a strike rate of 165 was the innings that set up Essex’s dominant victory, coming in at 26/2 and putting on that match-defining 133-run partnership with Benkenstein. The Statz formula, which calculates impact based on match context, rated his batting contribution as the most influential individual performance of the match.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Charlie Allison – 82.79 – 61 off 37 with four sixes. The innings that set the tone for Essex’s comprehensive win.
- Wiaan Mulder – 63.99 – 10* off 7 batting and 3-0-11-1 at an economy of 3.67. Outstanding all-round control.
- Noah Cornwell – 60.84 – 4-0-28-1 bowling and 11 off 7 batting. Contributed across both innings.
- Ryan Higgins – 58.86 – 36 off 28 was the only resistance Middlesex could offer. Lone warrior in defeat.
- Luc Benkenstein – 58.22 – 67 off 56, the anchor to Allison’s aggression in that crucial partnership.
Turning Point
The dismissal of Ben Geddes caught at 32/4 in the sixth over. Middlesex were already behind the rate at 32/3, and losing Geddes for a duck left them four down in the powerplay chasing 177. The chase never recovered from that early damage.
Match Context
This was the 50th match of 112 in the T20 Blast 2026. Essex climb to 5th with 3 wins and 2 losses (12 points), firmly in the qualification picture. Middlesex’s season goes from bad to worse – 18th with just 1 win from 6 (4 points), they are in real danger of finishing bottom of their group.
Middlesex vs Essex: who played
Essex won by 60 runs in T20 Blast 2026 at Merchant Taylors' School Ground on 7 June 2026. Luc Benkenstein top-scored with 67 off 56 balls and Noah Thain took 3/11.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Middlesex vs Essex?
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Who won Middlesex vs Essex?
Essex won by 60 runs.
When and where was Middlesex vs Essex played?
Middlesex vs Essex was played at Merchant Taylors' School Ground, Northwood on Sunday 7 June 2026, in T20 Blast 2026.
What were the final scores in Middlesex vs Essex?
Middlesex scored 116/10 in 17.5 overs. Essex scored 176/5 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Middlesex vs Essex?
Charlie Allison was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 80/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Middlesex vs Essex?
Luc Benkenstein top-scored with 67 off 56 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Middlesex vs Essex?
Noah Thain took 3/11 in 2 overs.