T20 Blast team
Essex
Latest T20 Blast 2026: won 7 of 13
Essex have played 176 T20 Blast matches since 2014, winning 82 (47%). Tom Westley has scored the most T20 Blast runs for Essex (2,488) and Simon Harmer has taken the most wickets (129).
47%T20 Blast wins82 of 176 · since 2014
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Updated to 15 July 2026
Most T20 Blast runs for Essex
| Batter | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Westley | 90 | 2,488 | 30.72 | 130.7 |
| Michael-Kyle Pepper | 89 | 2,470 | 31.67 | 156.9 |
| Paul Walter | 111 | 2,263 | 24.33 | 146.9 |
| Daniel Lawrence | 79 | 2,071 | 29.17 | 144.9 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | 84 | 1,898 | 30.13 | 132.2 |
Most T20 Blast wickets for Essex
| Bowler | Inns | Wkts | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Harmer | 128 | 129 | 8.05 | 4/19 |
| Matthew Critchley | 64 | 73 | 8.56 | 5/28 |
| Ravi Bopara | 72 | 70 | 7.61 | 4/19 |
| Sam Cook | 68 | 69 | 8.51 | 4/7 |
| Paul Walter | 89 | 68 | 9.49 | 3/24 |
Essex T20 Blast records
T20 Blast records here start in 2014, when ball-by-ball data begins; earlier matches are not included.
Highest T20 Blast totals
- 254/5 (20 ov) v Glamorgan, 2022
- 244/7 (20 ov) v Sussex, 2022
- 237/6 (20 ov) v Middlesex, 2023
Lowest completed T20 Blast totals
- 96 (14.1 ov) v Hampshire, 2023
- 108 (13.2 ov) v Northamptonshire, 2026
- 109 (18 ov) v Middlesex, 2015
Biggest wins by runs
- 100 runs v Sussex, 2026
- 78 runs v Hampshire, 2015
- 69 runs v Glamorgan, 2022
Biggest wins by wickets
- 9 wickets v Kent, 2026
- 8 wickets v Surrey, 2026
- 8 wickets v Hampshire, 2024
Highest individual scores
- 139* Jordan Cox (60 b) v Hampshire, 2025
- 129 Cameron Delport (49 b) v Surrey, 2019
- 120* Michael-Kyle Pepper (53 b) v Sussex, 2024
Best bowling figures
- 5/27 Jesse Ryder v Kent, 2014
- 5/28 Matthew Critchley v Middlesex, 2023
- 4/7 Sam Cook v Sussex, 2026
Essex win percentage by year
Share of matches won each year
2014: won 10 of 15 (67%)
2015: won 7 of 13 (54%)
2016: won 7 of 15 (47%)
2017: won 5 of 12 (42%)
2018: won 2 of 13 (15%)
2019: won 8 of 14 (57%)
2020: won 2 of 10 (20%)
2021: won 5 of 13 (38%)
2022: won 9 of 14 (64%)
2023: won 10 of 17 (59%)
2024: won 7 of 13 (54%)
2025: won 3 of 14 (21%)
54%2026: won 7 of 13 (54%)
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| Year | P | W | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 54% |
| 2025 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 21% |
| 2024 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 54% |
| 2023 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 59% |
| 2022 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 64% |
| 2021 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 38% |
| 2020 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 20% |
| 2019 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 57% |
| 2018 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 15% |
| 2017 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 42% |
| 2016 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 47% |
| 2015 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 54% |
| 2014 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 67% |
Essex squad
Players who played for Essex in the last 12 months (since 15 Jul 2025), by role
Batters 6
- Luc Benkenstein15 matches · 256 runs, SR 133.3Right-hand bat
- Paul Walter15 matches · 447 runs, SR 156.8Left-hand bat
- CWJ Allison13 matches · 399 runs, SR 130.4
- NRM Thain11 matches · 92 runs, SR 133.3
- Mackenzie Jones5 matches · 19 runs, SR 146.2Right-hand bat
- SML Fernandes5 matches · 21 runs, SR 80.8
Wicketkeepers 2
- Michael-Kyle Pepper15 matches · 412 runs, SR 144.1Right-hand bat
- Jordan Cox7 matches · 227 runs, SR 172.0Right-hand bat
All-rounders 3
- Matthew Critchley15 matches · 161 runs, SR 128.8 · 14 wkts, econ 8.23Right-hand bat · Right-arm leg-break
- Simon Harmer15 matches · 211 runs, SR 180.3 · 15 wkts, econ 7.15Right-hand bat · Right-arm off-break
- Wiaan Mulder6 matches · 67 runs, SR 134.0 · 7 wkts, econ 9.44Right-hand bat · Right-arm medium
Bowlers 5
- Shane Snater15 matches · 17 wkts, econ 9.80Right-hand bat · Right-arm medium
- CE Bennett11 matches · 16 wkts, econ 10.38
- Zaman Akhter10 matches · 11 wkts, econ 9.82Right-hand bat · Right-arm medium
- Sam Cook5 matches · 8 wkts, econ 5.76Right-hand bat · Right-arm medium-fast
- Mohammad Amir2 matches · 2 wkts, econ 7.25Left-hand bat · Left-arm fast
Essex bowling attack
Share of overs by type of bowler since 15 Jul 2025, all formats
- Right-arm pace44% of overs · 47 wkts · econ 9.33Shane Snater, Zaman Akhter, Sam Cook, Wiaan Mulder, Mackenzie Jones
- Left-arm pace6% of overs · 3 wkts · econ 10.19Mohammad Amir, Paul Walter
- Off-spin17% of overs · 15 wkts · econ 7.15Simon Harmer
- Leg-spin22% of overs · 16 wkts · econ 8.75Matthew Critchley, Luc Benkenstein
Bowling style unknown for 12% of overs.
T20 Blast: every match since 2014
| Type | Overs | Wkts | Econ | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right-arm pace | 47% | 474 | 8.82 | 28.72 |
| Left-arm pace | 18% | 194 | 8.89 | 26.63 |
| Off-spin | 17% | 167 | 8.05 | 26.36 |
| Leg-spin | 10% | 114 | 8.71 | 25.42 |
| Left-arm orthodox | 7% | 51 | 8.37 | 38.08 |
Essex recent results
- Hampshire211/3 (20)Essex136/9 (20)Hampshire won by 75 runs
- Surrey123 (19.3)Essex124/2 (16.5)Essex won by 8 wickets
- Hampshire130 (15.5)Essex134/3 (16)Essex won by 7 wickets
- Essex142/8 (20)Middlesex143/6 (19)Middlesex won by 4 wickets
- Essex204/6 (20)Sussex104 (17.3)Essex won by 100 runs
- Surrey240/4 (20)Essex233/8 (20)Surrey won by 7 runs
- Northamptonshire238/6 (20)Essex108 (13.2)Northamptonshire won by 130 runs
- Essex187/6 (20)Kent184/9 (20)Essex won by 3 runs
- Essex176/5 (20)Middlesex116 (17.5)Essex won by 60 runs
- Derbyshire173 (20)Essex179/5 (19.4)Essex won by 5 wickets
Essex head to head records
Record against every opponent, most played first
- Essex vs Hampshire11–14 28 played · 39%
- Essex vs Kent12–13 25 played · 48%
- Essex vs Middlesex14–10 25 played · 56%
- Essex vs Surrey11–9 21 played · 52%
- Essex vs Glamorgan10–8 20 played · 50%
- Essex vs Sussex10–9 20 played · 50%
- Essex vs Somerset4–12 16 played · 25%
- Essex vs Gloucestershire5–6 12 played · 42%
- Essex vs Derbyshire2–0 2 played · 100%
- Essex vs Lancashire1–1 2 played · 50%
- Essex vs Birmingham Bears1–0 1 played · 100%
- Essex vs Northamptonshire0–1 1 played · 0%
Essex grounds
Where they have played most often
| Ground | P | W | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Ground, ChelmsfordChelmsford | 79 | 36 | 46% |
| The Rose BowlSouthampton | 14 | 3 | 21% |
| Kennington OvalLondon | 12 | 8 | 67% |
| St Lawrence GroundCanterbury | 12 | 6 | 50% |
| Lord'sLondon | 11 | 7 | 64% |
| County Ground, HoveHove | 10 | 7 | 70% |
| Sophia GardensCardiff | 10 | 4 | 40% |
| County Ground, TauntonTaunton | 8 | 2 | 25% |
Essex season by season (13)
Each season links to its squad, best batsmen, best bowlers and death bowling
| Season | P | W | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 Blast 2026 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 54% |
| T20 Blast 2025 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 21% |
| T20 Blast 2024 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 54% |
| T20 Blast 2023 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 59% |
| T20 Blast 2022 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 64% |
| T20 Blast 2021 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 38% |
| T20 Blast 2020 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 20% |
| T20 Blast 2019 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 57% |
| T20 Blast 2018 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 15% |
| T20 Blast 2017 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 42% |
| T20 Blast 2016 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 47% |
| T20 Blast 2015 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 54% |
| T20 Blast 2014 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 67% |
Essex: quick answers
Who has scored the most T20 Blast runs for Essex?
Tom Westley, with 2,488 runs in 90 innings at a strike rate of 130.7.
Who has taken the most T20 Blast wickets for Essex?
Simon Harmer, with 129 wickets at an economy of 8.05.
What is Essex's highest T20 Blast total?
254/5 against Glamorgan in 2022.
What is Essex's lowest T20 Blast total?
96 against Hampshire in 2023.
What is the highest T20 Blast score for Essex?
139* by Jordan Cox against Hampshire in 2025.
What are the best T20 Blast bowling figures for Essex?
5/27 by Jesse Ryder against Kent in 2014.
What is Essex's biggest T20 Blast win?
By 100 runs against Sussex in 2026.