Essex vs Surrey - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2026
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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
SUR at County Ground
Top Scorer
Will Jacks
170 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Reece Topley
10 wkts
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Projected Win Probability
Essex
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pepper | 29.4 | 19 | 157.9 | 3.1 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.0 | 66.5 |
| Jordan Cox | 24.3 | 18 | 134.1 | 2.2 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 53.0 |
| Matthew Critchley | 13.4 | 11 | 118.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 30 | 10.8 | 0.3 | - | - | 59.2 |
| Paul Walter | 21.5 | 15 | 141.0 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 29 | 12.0 | 0.4 | - | - | 79.9 |
| Charlie Allison | 24.5 | 17 | 141.3 | 1.9 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | - | 53.9 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 20.4 | 14 | 141.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 21 | 12.5 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 71.1 |
| Simon Harmer | 10.9 | 8 | 137.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 30 | 9.4 | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 62.8 |
| Simon Fernandes | 6.0 | 7 | 91.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 15.6 |
| Shane Snater | 5.6 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 32 | 11.2 | 0.5 | - | - | 58.3 |
| Zaman Akhter | 8.4 | 8 | 104.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 28 | 10.5 | 0.4 | - | - | 73.9 |
| Charlie Bennett | 4.9 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 36 | 12.1 | 0.3 | - | - | 79.3 |
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| Mackenzie Jones | 9.8 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 36 | 10.9 | 0.2 | - | - | 92.6 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 15.4 | 12 | 128.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 28 | 11.7 | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 68.5 |
| Samuel Cook | 2.5 | 3 | 80.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 36 | 10.4 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 57.8 |
| Mitchell Killeen | 9.8 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 30 | 8.5 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 55.9 |
| Dean Elgar | 25.9 | 20 | 127.7 | 2.8 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 50.2 |
| Noah Thain | 12.5 | 8 | 166.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 12 | 11.3 | 0.6 | - | - | 49.7 |
| James Porter | 4.9 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 30 | 8.5 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 47.6 |
| Robin Das | 19.8 | 12 | 161.1 | 2.7 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 46.5 |
| Tom Westley | 15.8 | 13 | 125.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 32.7 |
Surrey
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | 25.6 | 19 | 134.2 | 2.8 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 56.2 |
| Ollie Pope | 25.4 | 19 | 130.8 | 2.5 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 53.1 |
| Josh Philippe | 25.1 | 18 | 141.5 | 2.9 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.2 | 56.3 |
| Will Jacks | 32.5 | 20 | 164.0 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 19 | 10.0 | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 96.8 |
| Daniel Lawrence | 28.6 | 20 | 147.0 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 10 | 9.7 | 0.5 | - | - | 66.9 |
| Laurie Evans | 16.4 | 12 | 137.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 39.1 |
| Sam Curran | 28.8 | 21 | 134.7 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 27 | 11.0 | 0.8 | - | 0.0 | 94.0 |
| Tom Curran | 20.5 | 13 | 161.9 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 30 | 10.4 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 87.6 |
| Chris Jordan | 7.4 | 6 | 120.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 31 | 9.8 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 69.1 |
| Tom Lawes | 6.9 | 7 | 97.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 32 | 12.2 | 0.5 | - | - | 50.5 |
| Reece Topley | 2.8 | 4 | 76.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 31 | 9.6 | 0.1 | - | 0.0 | 72.3 |
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| Jamie Overton | 13.9 | 10 | 136.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 30 | 10.1 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 91.0 |
| Sean Abbott | 4.9 | 5 | 96.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 34 | 9.8 | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 75.0 |
| Gus Atkinson | 4.3 | 5 | 82.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 35 | 10.9 | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 64.2 |
| Jordan Clark | 11.9 | 9 | 131.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 21 | 9.7 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 63.2 |
| Yousef Majid | 3.5 | 5 | 73.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0.3 | - | - | 62.3 |
| Daniel Worrall | 2.0 | 4 | 53.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 28 | 8.3 | 0.3 | - | - | 59.1 |
| Rahul Chahar | 7.8 | 8 | 104.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 34 | 9.6 | 0.3 | - | - | 59.1 |
| Adam Thomas | 28.1 | 24 | 117.3 | 2.5 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | - | 58.6 |
| Tom Ealham | 10.7 | 9 | 130.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 57.6 |
| Jamie Smith | 24.4 | 15 | 167.2 | 1.6 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 56.6 |
| Dominic Sibley | 29.3 | 23 | 128.4 | 2.5 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 55.4 |
| Matthew Fisher | 5.3 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 33 | 9.5 | 0.0 | - | - | 49.8 |
| Seb Stuart - Reckling | 5.3 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 48.6 |
| Alex French | 5.3 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 48.6 |
| Josh Blake | 10.7 | 9 | 130.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | 0.5 | 41.7 |
| Rory Burns | 20.0 | 17 | 118.8 | 2.1 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.3 | 41.4 |
| James Taylor | 19.2 | 15 | 135.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 41.4 |
| Ralphie Albert | 19.2 | 15 | 135.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 41.4 |
| Nikhil Gorantla | 19.2 | 15 | 135.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 41.4 |
| Ryan Patel | 16.8 | 11 | 156.0 | 2.2 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | - | 40.3 |
| Cameron Steel | 7.8 | 7 | 119.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 25 | 11.7 | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 40.2 |
| Ollie Sykes | 13.4 | 8 | 165.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | - | 30.7 |
| Ben Foakes | 10.7 | 9 | 130.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | - | 26.3 |
| Nathan Barnwell | 5.3 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | - | 20.0 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | Surrey | 53.0 | 94.0 |
| Will Jacks | Surrey | 49.1 | 96.8 |
| Mackenzie Jones | Essex | 47.5 | 92.6 |
| Jamie Overton | Surrey | 47.3 | 91.0 |
| Charlie Bennett | Essex | 43.2 | 79.3 |
| Tom Curran | Surrey | 42.5 | 87.6 |
| Paul Walter | Essex | 41.8 | 79.9 |
| Zaman Akhter | Essex | 39.5 | 73.9 |
| Wiaan Mulder | Essex | 38.9 | 68.5 |
| Adam Thomas | Surrey | 38.3 | 58.6 |
| Sean Abbott | Surrey | 37.4 | 75.0 |
| Luc Benkenstein | Essex | 37.0 | 71.1 |
| Daniel Lawrence | Surrey | 36.9 | 66.9 |
| Michael Pepper | Essex | 35.9 | 66.5 |
| Chris Jordan | Surrey | 34.3 | 69.1 |
| Reece Topley | Surrey | 33.7 | 72.3 |
| Dominic Sibley | Surrey | 33.1 | 55.4 |
| Josh Philippe | Surrey | 32.2 | 56.3 |
| Yousef Majid | Surrey | 32.2 | 62.3 |
| Jordan Clark | Surrey | 32.1 | 63.2 |
| Jason Roy | Surrey | 31.5 | 56.2 |
| Shane Snater | Essex | 31.5 | 58.3 |
| Gus Atkinson | Surrey | 31.5 | 64.2 |
| Charlie Allison | Essex | 31.4 | 53.9 |
| Jordan Cox | Essex | 31.0 | 53.0 |
| Ollie Pope | Surrey | 30.9 | 53.1 |
| Jamie Smith | Surrey | 30.7 | 56.6 |
| Josh Blake | Surrey | 30.5 | 41.7 |
| Simon Harmer | Essex | 30.1 | 62.8 |
| Dean Elgar | Essex | 29.7 | 50.2 |
| Matthew Critchley | Essex | 29.6 | 59.2 |
| Tom Lawes | Surrey | 29.1 | 50.5 |
| Noah Thain | Essex | 28.3 | 49.7 |
| Samuel Cook | Essex | 27.1 | 57.8 |
| Daniel Worrall | Surrey | 26.2 | 59.1 |
| Rahul Chahar | Surrey | 25.6 | 59.1 |
| Robin Das | Essex | 24.0 | 46.5 |
| Rory Burns | Surrey | 23.9 | 41.4 |
| Tom Ealham | Surrey | 23.7 | 57.6 |
| Mitchell Killeen | Essex | 22.8 | 55.9 |
| Cameron Steel | Surrey | 22.4 | 40.2 |
| James Taylor | Surrey | 22.2 | 41.4 |
| Ralphie Albert | Surrey | 22.2 | 41.4 |
| Nikhil Gorantla | Surrey | 22.2 | 41.4 |
| Laurie Evans | Surrey | 22.1 | 39.1 |
| Tom Westley | Essex | 20.9 | 32.7 |
| Matthew Fisher | Surrey | 19.0 | 49.8 |
| Ollie Sykes | Surrey | 18.9 | 30.7 |
| Ryan Patel | Surrey | 18.8 | 40.3 |
| Seb Stuart - Reckling | Surrey | 18.3 | 48.6 |
| Alex French | Surrey | 18.3 | 48.6 |
| James Porter | Essex | 17.9 | 47.6 |
| Ben Foakes | Surrey | 17.4 | 26.3 |
| Nathan Barnwell | Surrey | 15.3 | 20.0 |
| Simon Fernandes | Essex | 11.1 | 15.6 |
Surrey · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | c Michael Pepper b Matthew Critchley | 65 | 38 | 6 | 3 | 171.05 |
| Laurie Evans | c Michael Pepper b Matthew Critchley | 40 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 173.91 |
| Josh Philippe | not out | 61* | 30 | 5 | 4 | 203.33 |
| Ollie Pope (c) (wk) | b Shane Snater | 59 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 226.92 |
| Tom Curran | c Simon Harmer b Zaman Akhter | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Lawrence | not out | 12* | 3 | 1 | 1 | 400 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Bennett | 3 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 15.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaman Akhter | 4 | 0 | 63 | 1 | 15.75 | 1 | 1 |
| Matthew Critchley | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Essex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter | c Josh Philippe b Reece Topley | 78 | 30 | 12 | 4 | 260 |
| Michael Pepper (wk) | b Reece Topley | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Charlie Allison | c Tom Curran b Tom Lawes | 21 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 150 |
| Luc Benkenstein | c Josh Philippe b Daniel Lawrence | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Matthew Critchley | c Adam Thomas b Reece Topley | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Noah Thain | c Reece Topley b Tom Lawes | 36 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 144 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | c Reece Topley b Tom Lawes | 15 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Simon Fernandes | b Daniel Lawrence | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Shane Snater | not out | 33* | 14 | 2 | 3 | 235.71 |
| Zaman Akhter | not out | 26* | 10 | 2 | 2 | 260 |
Surrey · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reece Topley | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Clark | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Tom Curran | 4 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 14.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Lawes | 4 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Lawrence | 3 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 8 | 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 |
Reece Topley
SUR
|
124.3 |
| 2 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
114.2 |
| 3 |
Shane Snater
ESS
|
92.9 |
| 4 |
Daniel Lawrence
SUR
|
88.7 |
| 5 |
Ollie Pope
SUR
|
80.2 |
| 6 |
Zaman Akhter
ESS
|
79.1 |
| 7 |
Matthew Critchley
ESS
|
76.8 |
| 8 |
Josh Philippe
SUR
|
71.1 |
| 9 |
Tom Lawes
SUR
|
63.1 |
| 10 |
Jason Roy
SUR
|
59.2 |
| 11 |
Laurie Evans
SUR
|
44.2 |
| 12 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
34.2 |
| 13 |
Noah Thain
ESS
|
33.7 |
| 14 |
Charlie Allison
ESS
|
25.6 |
| 15 |
Luc Benkenstein
ESS
|
17.8 |
| 16 |
Tom Curran
SUR
|
8.0 |
| 17 |
Chris Jordan
SUR
|
7.6 |
| 18 |
Charlie Bennett
ESS
|
6.6 |
| 19 |
Jordan Clark
SUR
|
4.5 |
| 20 |
Simon Fernandes
ESS
|
1.3 |
| 21 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
0.6 |
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 Surrey – T20 Blast 2026 Match Report | Statz
Topley Defends 240 as Surrey Edge Essex in High-Scoring Thriller
Surrey won by 7 runs in the 69th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 at County Ground, Chelmsford. In a match that produced 473 runs across 40 overs, Surrey’s 240/4 looked imposing but Essex came within a whisker of hauling it in, falling at 233/8. Reece Topley‘s 3/28 proved the difference in a contest where both attacks took a hammering. Surrey stay 3rd (5W 3L, 20pts) while Essex slip to 9th (4W 4L, 16pts).
First Innings – Surrey Blast 240/4
Essex won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision they would have cause to question. Jason Roy (65 off 38, 6 fours, 3 sixes) and Laurie Evans (40 off 23, 6 fours, 1 six) got Surrey off to a blistering start, putting on 98 for the second wicket before Evans fell in the 9th over.
Josh Philippe (61 not out off 30, 5 fours, 4 sixes) maintained the tempo through the middle overs, while Ollie Pope (59 off 26, 10 fours, 1 six, SR 227) detonated in the death overs before being bowled at 221/3 in the 19th. Daniel Lawrence added a brutal 12 not out off just 3 balls (1 four, 1 six) to close out a mammoth total. Matthew Critchley was Essex’s best bowler with 2/36 from 4 overs, but Zaman Akhter (1/63 from 4) and Charlie Bennett (0/47 from 3) were taken apart.
Second Innings – Walter Blitz Nearly Pulls Off the Impossible
Paul Walter produced one of the innings of the Blast season – 78 off just 30 balls (12 fours, 4 sixes) at a staggering strike rate of 260. He raced Essex to 105/2 inside 8 overs, making the chase look entirely achievable. Michael Pepper fell early for 1 at 26/1, but Charlie Allison (21 off 14) provided useful support before falling at 103/2.
Walter’s dismissal at 105/3 (ball 8.1) triggered a middle-order wobble – Luc Benkenstein (12 off 8) fell at 117/4, Matthew Critchley for 3 at 121/5, and suddenly Essex were staring at collapse. Noah Thain (36 off 25, 2 fours, 2 sixes) and Simon Harmer (15 off 10) steadied things but the required rate spiralled. Shane Snater (33 not out off 14, 2 fours, 3 sixes) and Zaman Akhter (26 not out off 10, 2 fours, 2 sixes) launched a breathtaking late assault, adding 71 from the final 4.3 overs, but ran out of balls with the total on 233.
Reece Topley was the crucial difference for Surrey with 3/28 from 4 overs at economy 7.00 – the only bowler on either side to combine wickets with anything close to control. Tom Lawes took 3/48 from 4 and Lawrence added 2/24 from 3.
Statz MVP – Reece Topley (126)
Reece Topley earns the Statz MVP award with an mi_rating of 126. On a night where 473 runs were scored and most bowlers were carted to all parts, Topley’s 3/28 from 4 overs stood out as the one bowling performance that actually changed the game. Statz calculates impact based on match context, and in a match of this scoring magnitude, his ability to take wickets while maintaining relative control earned him the top rating. No official Man of the Match was awarded.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Reece Topley (SUR) – 126 – 3/28 from 4 overs at economy 7.00. The only bowler who combined wickets with control on a brutal surface.
- Paul Walter (ESS) – 116 – 78 off 30 (SR 260, 12 fours, 4 sixes). Nearly single-handedly chased 240 before his dismissal changed the game.
- Shane Snater (ESS) – 94 – 33 not out off 14 bat plus 1/44 bowl. Led the late charge that almost stole the match.
- Daniel Lawrence (SUR) – 90 – 12 not out off 3 with the bat plus 2/24 from 3 overs with the ball. Impactful all-round contribution.
- Ollie Pope (SUR) – 81 – 59 off 26 (SR 227, 10 fours). Devastating through the death overs.
Turning Point
The match turned when Paul Walter was caught for 78 at 105/3 in ball 8.1. Walter had been dismantling Surrey’s attack at will, and with Essex motoring at over 13 an over, 240 looked gettable. His exit sparked three wickets for 16 runs as Essex slid from 105/3 to 121/5, and though Snater and Akhter launched a sensational late counter-attack, 7 runs proved too many.
Match Context
This was the 69th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 group stage. Surrey (3rd, 5W 3L, 20pts, NRR +0.734) cement their position in the top four with a hard-fought win on the road. Essex (9th, 4W 4L, 16pts) will take heart from the batting display but must tighten up with the ball if they are to force their way into contention. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown.
Essex vs Surrey: who played
Surrey won by 7 runs in T20 Blast 2026 at County Ground on 1 July 2026. Paul Walter top-scored with 78 off 30 balls and Reece Topley took 3/28.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Essex vs Surrey?
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Who won Essex vs Surrey?
Surrey won by 7 runs.
When and where was Essex vs Surrey played?
Essex vs Surrey was played at County Ground, Chelmsford on Wednesday 1 July 2026, in T20 Blast 2026.
What were the final scores in Essex vs Surrey?
Essex scored 233/8 in 20 overs. Surrey scored 240/4 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Essex vs Surrey?
Reece Topley was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 124/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Essex vs Surrey?
Paul Walter top-scored with 78 off 30 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Essex vs Surrey?
Reece Topley took 3/28 in 4 overs.