Surrey vs Essex - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2026
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Top Performers in H2H
From 17 H2H matches
ESS
Kennington Oval
London, England
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jun 2022). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUR vs KEN 31 May 2026 | 116/10 (19.5) | 118/2 (14) | 234 |
| SUR vs MID 03 Jun 2026 | 129/7 (20) | 134/2 (14.1) | 263 |
| SUR vs HAM 05 Jun 2026 | 215/5 (20) | 210/7 (20) | 425 |
| SUR vs SUS 08 Jul 2026 | 176/7 (20) | 177/2 (17.2) | 353 |
| SUR vs ESS 12 Jul 2026 | 123/10 (19.3) | 124/2 (16.5) | 247 |
SUR at Kennington Oval
Top Scorer
Will Jacks
1363 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tom Curran
38 wkts
ESS at Kennington Oval
Top Scorer
Michael Pepper
197 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Paul Walter
9 wkts
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Surrey
Playing XI in this match
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Projected Win Probability
Surrey
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | 31.1 | 21 | 145.5 | 3.1 | 1.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 66.9 |
| Ollie Pope | 30.0 | 22 | 138.1 | 3.2 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 62.0 |
| Josh Philippe | 25.9 | 18 | 146.6 | 2.9 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.2 | 57.1 |
| Daniel Lawrence | 29.8 | 20 | 146.8 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 11 | 9.5 | 0.5 | - | - | 72.3 |
| Laurie Evans | 17.1 | 12 | 143.6 | 1.4 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 40.7 |
| Tom Curran | 17.8 | 11 | 158.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 29 | 10.2 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 80.4 |
| Chris Jordan | 8.5 | 7 | 121.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 29 | 9.1 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 72.2 |
| Sean Abbott | 5.2 | 6 | 91.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 31 | 9.3 | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 72.7 |
| Jordan Clark | 10.6 | 8 | 131.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 22 | 9.7 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 64.4 |
| Tom Lawes | 6.0 | 7 | 93.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 28 | 11.1 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 58.2 |
| Reece Topley | 3.0 | 4 | 79.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 30 | 9.3 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 76.0 |
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| Sam Curran | 28.1 | 21 | 136.7 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 26 | 10.2 | 0.8 | - | 0.0 | 99.1 |
| Will Jacks | 31.4 | 19 | 165.0 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 19 | 9.6 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 95.3 |
| Jamie Overton | 14.1 | 10 | 136.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 28 | 9.7 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 93.3 |
| Gus Atkinson | 4.5 | 6 | 82.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 33 | 10.5 | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 64.7 |
| Daniel Worrall | 1.9 | 4 | 53.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 27 | 8.0 | 0.3 | - | - | 59.1 |
| Rahul Chahar | 7.5 | 7 | 104.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 34 | 9.6 | 0.3 | - | - | 58.5 |
| Tom Ealham | 10.4 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 27 | 7.6 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 57.3 |
| Adam Thomas | 26.9 | 23 | 117.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | - | 56.5 |
| Yousef Majid | 3.0 | 5 | 61.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 31 | 10.8 | 0.3 | - | - | 56.1 |
| Jamie Smith | 23.6 | 14 | 167.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 55.1 |
| Dominic Sibley | 27.6 | 22 | 128.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 52.5 |
| Matthew Fisher | 5.2 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 32 | 9.2 | 0.0 | - | - | 49.8 |
| Seb Stuart - Reckling | 5.2 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 27 | 7.6 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 48.6 |
| Alex French | 5.2 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 27 | 7.6 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 48.6 |
| Josh Blake | 10.4 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | 0.5 | 41.2 |
| Rory Burns | 19.8 | 17 | 118.8 | 2.1 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.3 | 41.1 |
| James Taylor | 18.6 | 15 | 135.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 40.5 |
| Ralphie Albert | 18.6 | 15 | 135.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 40.5 |
| Nikhil Gorantla | 18.6 | 15 | 135.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 40.5 |
| Cameron Steel | 6.4 | 5 | 119.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 25 | 11.7 | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 38.0 |
| Ollie Sykes | 14.7 | 9 | 165.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | - | 33.2 |
| Ryan Patel | 13.7 | 9 | 156.0 | 1.8 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | - | 30.3 |
| Ben Foakes | 10.4 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | - | 25.8 |
| Nathan Barnwell | 5.2 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | - | 19.8 |
Essex
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pepper | 26.1 | 17 | 155.8 | 2.8 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.0 | 61.0 |
| Matthew Critchley | 12.3 | 10 | 126.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 31 | 10.5 | 0.2 | - | - | 63.1 |
| Paul Walter | 22.8 | 15 | 149.9 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 25 | 11.7 | 0.4 | - | - | 79.2 |
| Charlie Allison | 22.4 | 17 | 131.5 | 1.7 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 47.9 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 18.4 | 14 | 136.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 18 | 12.4 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 62.9 |
| Noah Thain | 15.5 | 10 | 159.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 10 | 11.0 | 0.5 | - | - | 52.7 |
| Simon Harmer | 14.9 | 9 | 160.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 28 | 8.7 | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 74.1 |
| Shane Snater | 6.5 | 5 | 134.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 32 | 10.9 | 0.6 | - | - | 68.7 |
| Samuel Cook | 2.5 | 3 | 80.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 32 | 9.4 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 65.7 |
| Mackenzie Jones | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 26 | 11.0 | 0.8 | - | - | 71.9 |
| Charlie Bennett | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 36 | 12.1 | 0.2 | - | - | 74.5 |
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| Wiaan Mulder | 15.5 | 12 | 126.6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 28 | 11.5 | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 67.4 |
| Zaman Akhter | 9.8 | 8 | 118.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 30 | 11.1 | 0.5 | - | - | 67.0 |
| Mitchell Killeen | 9.5 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.3 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 55.4 |
| Jordan Cox | 23.6 | 18 | 133.0 | 2.1 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 51.7 |
| James Porter | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.3 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 47.5 |
| Dean Elgar | 23.0 | 18 | 127.7 | 2.5 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 45.1 |
| Robin Das | 17.0 | 11 | 161.1 | 2.3 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 41.2 |
| Tom Westley | 16.9 | 14 | 125.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 34.6 |
| Simon Fernandes | 4.8 | 6 | 83.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | - | 11.3 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | Surrey | 54.9 | 99.1 |
| Will Jacks | Surrey | 47.6 | 95.3 |
| Jamie Overton | Surrey | 47.4 | 93.3 |
| Mackenzie Jones | Essex | 41.7 | 71.9 |
| Paul Walter | Essex | 41.4 | 79.2 |
| Charlie Bennett | Essex | 40.2 | 74.5 |
| Daniel Lawrence | Surrey | 40.0 | 72.3 |
| Tom Curran | Surrey | 39.0 | 80.4 |
| Wiaan Mulder | Essex | 37.9 | 67.4 |
| Jason Roy | Surrey | 37.4 | 66.9 |
| Adam Thomas | Surrey | 37.0 | 56.5 |
| Zaman Akhter | Essex | 36.9 | 67.0 |
| Reece Topley | Surrey | 36.3 | 76.0 |
| Shane Snater | Essex | 36.1 | 68.7 |
| Chris Jordan | Surrey | 35.8 | 72.2 |
| Simon Harmer | Essex | 35.8 | 74.1 |
| Ollie Pope | Surrey | 35.7 | 62.0 |
| Sean Abbott | Surrey | 35.7 | 72.7 |
| Michael Pepper | Essex | 33.2 | 61.0 |
| Luc Benkenstein | Essex | 33.1 | 62.9 |
| Jordan Clark | Surrey | 32.7 | 64.4 |
| Josh Philippe | Surrey | 32.6 | 57.1 |
| Tom Lawes | Surrey | 31.8 | 58.2 |
| Gus Atkinson | Surrey | 31.7 | 64.7 |
| Dominic Sibley | Surrey | 31.4 | 52.5 |
| Matthew Critchley | Essex | 31.2 | 63.1 |
| Jordan Cox | Essex | 30.4 | 51.7 |
| Samuel Cook | Essex | 30.2 | 65.7 |
| Josh Blake | Surrey | 30.2 | 41.2 |
| Jamie Smith | Surrey | 29.9 | 55.1 |
| Noah Thain | Essex | 29.9 | 52.7 |
| Charlie Allison | Essex | 27.7 | 47.9 |
| Yousef Majid | Surrey | 27.4 | 56.1 |
| Dean Elgar | Essex | 26.8 | 45.1 |
| Daniel Worrall | Surrey | 26.0 | 59.1 |
| Rahul Chahar | Surrey | 25.3 | 58.5 |
| Rory Burns | Surrey | 23.7 | 41.1 |
| Tom Ealham | Surrey | 23.4 | 57.3 |
| Laurie Evans | Surrey | 22.7 | 40.7 |
| Mitchell Killeen | Essex | 22.5 | 55.4 |
| Tom Westley | Essex | 22.0 | 34.6 |
| James Taylor | Surrey | 21.6 | 40.5 |
| Ralphie Albert | Surrey | 21.6 | 40.5 |
| Nikhil Gorantla | Surrey | 21.6 | 40.5 |
| Robin Das | Essex | 21.2 | 41.2 |
| Cameron Steel | Surrey | 20.9 | 38.0 |
| Ollie Sykes | Surrey | 20.2 | 33.2 |
| Matthew Fisher | Surrey | 18.8 | 49.8 |
| Seb Stuart - Reckling | Surrey | 18.2 | 48.6 |
| Alex French | Surrey | 18.2 | 48.6 |
| James Porter | Essex | 17.7 | 47.5 |
| Ben Foakes | Surrey | 17.1 | 25.8 |
| Ryan Patel | Surrey | 15.7 | 30.3 |
| Nathan Barnwell | Surrey | 15.2 | 19.8 |
| Simon Fernandes | Essex | 7.2 | 11.3 |
Surrey · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | c Michael Pepper b Charlie Bennett | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Laurie Evans | run out (Michael Pepper) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Josh Philippe | b Matthew Critchley | 33 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 132 |
| Ollie Pope (c) | b Charlie Bennett | 22 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 95.65 |
| Daniel Lawrence | c Jordan Cox b Matthew Critchley | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Tom Curran | c Shane Snater b Simon Harmer | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Jordan Clark | c Noah Thain b Matthew Critchley | 11 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 64.71 |
| Chris Jordan | b Shane Snater | 25 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 156.25 |
| Sean Abbott | c Luc Benkenstein b Shane Snater | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Tom Lawes | not out | 2* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Reece Topley | lbw b Samuel Cook | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Essex · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Cook | 3.3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 7.27 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Bennett | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Matthew Critchley | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer (c) | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 |
Essex · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter | b Sean Abbott | 21 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 123.53 |
| Michael Pepper | not out | 71* | 56 | 6 | 3 | 126.79 |
| Jordan Cox (wk) | c Laurie Evans b Tom Lawes | 16 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 106.67 |
| Charlie Allison | not out | 13* | 13 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
Surrey · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reece Topley | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Clark | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Sean Abbott | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Lawrence | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Curran | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Tom Lawes | 2.5 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 8.4 | 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
|
106.8 |
| 2 |
Michael Pepper
ESS
|
68.1 |
| 3 |
Chris Jordan
SUR
|
53.6 |
| 4 |
Josh Philippe
SUR
|
51.1 |
| 5 |
Charlie Bennett
ESS
|
35.4 |
| 6 |
Paul Walter
ESS
|
30.6 |
| 7 |
Simon Harmer
ESS
|
28.3 |
| 8 |
Ollie Pope
SUR
|
26.0 |
| 9 |
Shane Snater
ESS
|
24.9 |
| 10 |
Jason Roy
SUR
|
22.1 |
| 11 |
Jordan Cox
ESS
|
21.3 |
| 12 |
Sean Abbott
SUR
|
19.5 |
| 13 |
Jordan Clark
SUR
|
18.3 |
| 14 |
Tom Lawes
SUR
|
17.7 |
| 15 |
Charlie Allison
ESS
|
17.3 |
| 16 |
Daniel Lawrence
SUR
|
15.6 |
| 17 |
Samuel Cook
ESS
|
13.2 |
| 18 |
Tom Curran
SUR
|
12.4 |
| 19 |
Luc Benkenstein
ESS
|
9.6 |
| 20 |
Reece Topley
SUR
|
6.0 |
| 21 |
Laurie Evans
SUR
|
4.0 |
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.
Essex beat Surrey by 8 wickets (with 19 balls remaining) – T20 Blast Match Report
Essex won by 8 wickets (with 19 balls remaining) in the 107th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 at Kennington Oval, London. Matthew Critchley delivered a match-defining performance – 3/16 from 4 overs with the ball – to dismantle Surrey’s batting and set up a comfortable chase that Essex completed with 19 balls to spare. The win keeps Essex in contention at 7th (7W 5L, 28pts) while Surrey remain 6th (7W 5L, 28pts) on net run rate.
Surrey’s Collapse – 123 All Out
Essex won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that paid immediate dividends. Surrey’s top order crumbled under pressure, with Jason Roy caught for 13 at 42/1 in the 5th over and Laurie Evans run out for 4 at 6/2 in the opening over. Josh Philippe offered some resistance with 33 off 25 balls (3 fours, 1 six) before being clean bowled at 58/3 in the 8th over, while Ollie Pope managed 22 off 23 at 82/4 in the 13th over.
Chris Jordan provided late-order fireworks with 25 off 16 balls (1 four, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 156, but it proved too little too late. Surrey’s innings unravelled completely, losing their last six wickets for just 41 runs. Matthew Critchley was the architect of Surrey’s downfall, claiming 3/16 from 4 overs at an economy of 4. Shane Snater took 2/36 from 4 overs, while Charlie Bennett and Samuel Cook each claimed 2 wickets to complete Essex’s bowling dominance.
Essex’s Cruise to Victory
Michael Pepper took centre stage in Essex’s chase, striking 71 off 56 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 127 to guide his side home with contemptuous ease. Paul Walter started brightly with 21 off 17 (4 fours) before being clean bowled at 49/1 in the 5th over, but Pepper’s dominance made the target a formality.
Jordan Cox contributed 16 off 15 (1 six) at 93/2 in the 12th over, and Charlie Allison finished unbeaten on 13 off 13 as Essex sealed victory with 19 balls remaining. Surrey’s bowlers had no answer to Pepper’s aggressive intent – Chris Jordan conceded 26 from 3 overs, while Sean Abbott went for 19 from 2 overs. Only Daniel Lawrence offered any economy, returning 4 from 2 overs.
Statz MVP: Matthew Critchley (Statz Rating: 107.09)
Matthew Critchley earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 107.09. His 3/16 from 4 overs was the standout bowling display of the evening, dismantling Surrey’s middle order with precision and economy. Critchley’s control at the death – conceding just 4 runs per over – proved decisive in setting up Essex’s straightforward chase. No official Man of the Match was awarded.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Matthew Critchley (ESS) – Statz Rating: 107.09 | 3/16 from 4 overs (economy 4) – Surgical bowling display that broke Surrey’s resistance.
- Michael Pepper (ESS) – Statz Rating: 68.31 | 71 off 56 (SR 127, 6 fours, 3 sixes) – Dominant batting performance that sealed the chase.
- Chris Jordan (SUR) – Statz Rating: 53.78 | 25 off 16 (SR 156, 1 four, 2 sixes) – Late-order heroics in a losing cause.
- Josh Philippe (SUR) – Statz Rating: 51.26 | 33 off 25 (SR 132, 3 fours, 1 six) – Bright start before clean bowled dismissal.
- Charlie Bennett (ESS) – Statz Rating: 35.51 | 2/13 from 2 overs (economy 6.5) – Economical contribution to Essex’s bowling attack.
Turning Point
The match turned decisively when Josh Philippe was clean bowled for 33 at 58/3 in the 8th over. Philippe had been building momentum and threatening to anchor Surrey’s innings, but his dismissal exposed the fragility of the middle order. From that point, Surrey’s batting collapsed, losing their next six wickets for just 41 runs. Critchley’s control meant Surrey never recovered, and Essex’s chase became a formality.
Match Context
This was the 107th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 group stage. Both sides remain locked on 28 points at 6th and 7th respectively, but Essex’s superior net run rate (0.354 vs Surrey’s 0.671) means the gap is marginal. Essex’s dominant performance – particularly Critchley’s bowling masterclass – suggests they have the form to push higher in the final matches. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, and check the Kennington Oval statistics for historical context at this venue.
Surrey vs Essex: who played
Essex won by 8 wickets (with 19 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2026 at Kennington Oval on 12 July 2026. Michael Pepper top-scored with 71 off 56 balls and Matthew Critchley took 3/16.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Surrey vs Essex?
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Who won Surrey vs Essex?
Essex won by 8 wickets (with 19 balls remaining).
When and where was Surrey vs Essex played?
Surrey vs Essex was played at Kennington Oval, London on Sunday 12 July 2026, in T20 Blast 2026.
What were the final scores in Surrey vs Essex?
Surrey scored 123/10 in 19.3 overs. Essex scored 124/2 in 16.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Surrey vs Essex?
Matthew Critchley was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 107/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Surrey vs Essex?
Michael Pepper top-scored with 71 off 56 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Surrey vs Essex?
Matthew Critchley took 3/16 in 4 overs.