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Essex v Hampshire Hawks

Vitality Blast

The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford

Team News:

Essex: Adam Rossington (wk), Feroze Khushi, Dan Lawrence, Robin Das, Matt Critchley, Paul Walter, Tom Westley, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer (c), Aron Nijjar, Sam Cook.

Hampshire Hawks: James Vince, Ben McDermott, Toby Albert, Joe Weatherley, Ross Whiteley, Aneurin Donald, James fuller, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis, Chris Wood and Scott Currie

Match Details:

Umpires: Nigel Llong and Rob Bailey
Match Referee: Simon Hinks
Toss: Essex won and elected to field
Result: Hampshire Hawks win by 118 runs

Scorecard: View Here

Match Highlights:

Match Reaction:

Dan Sams

Match Report:

James Vince followed up becoming the Vitality Blast’s highest run scorer by chalking up his fifth T20 century as Hampshire Hawks annihilated Essex.

Vince is now only behind Michael Klinger in Blast hundreds having overtaken Luke Wright in the run charts on Wednesday, and only Wayne Madsen has more than his 280 runs in this year’s competition.

His supreme 103 laid the foundations for a huge 215 target for the Eagles, which Nathan Ellis’ three for 10, Scott Currie’s three for 21 and Liam Dawson’s four for 21 made sure was never chasable.

Defending champions Hampshire eventually won by 118 runs – the Hawks’ highest margin of victory after bowling the hosts out for 96 – with 35 balls to spare to hand Essex their first T20 defeat of the year.

Vince continued from his back-to-back unbeaten 88s, and his record-breaking, by pumping Aron Nijjar for two massive sixes back over his head with his first two balls faced having been asked to bat first.

Ben McDermott was adjudged caught behind while Toby Albert took nine balls to get off the mark but Vince was terrorising the crowd and local residents – his eventual eight sixes threatened the slate and chimneys of the houses at the Hayes Close End.

He monopolised the run-scoring, including 60 of the 101 stand with Albert – who improved his hitting to reach 38 before he was stumped.

Vince was cleanly striking anything that was sent his way and brought up his century with another pulled maximum in 45 balls.

He was furious when he slapped a Matt Critchley long hop to the deep midwicket boundary which began five wickets falling for 35 runs.

Joe Weatherley had made a well-compiled 29 before he was caught at cover to follow Ross Whiteley, Aneurin Donald and James Fuller’s short stays.

But a tame finale was avoided when Liam Dawson slog-swept three successive sixes to take 21 off the final over and give Hampshire 214. Daniel Sams was the only bowler not to go at a double figure run-rate for his three for 28, although Simon Harmer also pilfered three wickets.

Essex tried to swing their way to victory but plays and misses dominated, despite Adam Rossington pumped two early sixes before unfortunately been given caught behind after the ball appeared to clip his stump rather than his bat.

Dan Lawrence was lbw after 22 off 14, Feroze Khushi yorked by Dawson, Paul Walter stumped, Robin Das swatted to long off, Tom Westley drilled to cover and Nathan Ellis bowled Harmer. It had been a spell of five wickets in 23 balls for 20 runs.

Dawson pinned Nijjar before Sams gave Vince his third catch of the night and Ellis his third wicket to finish off the comprehensive away victory.

New for 2023, we are excited to invite you to our matchday Vitality Blast entertainment area in partnership with Greene King and Woodland Group.

Throughout summer The Cloud County Ground will play host to a range of live music acts, delivering a vibrant and buzzing atmosphere, as we bring the pub garden to you!

The perfect spot to share a drink with friends, chill out with family, or connect with colleagues, the entertainment area is the ideal meeting place ahead of all the T20 action.

Check out the amazing live performances on the Woodland Group stage from 6pm until the start of play, and pop back again during the interval.

So, as the summer season opens play, order your favourite drink, grab a seat under the sun and enjoy the music.

Essex Second XI: : Josh Rymell, Charlie Allison, Will Buttleman (wk), Noah Thain, Aaron Beard (c), Nikhil Gorantla, A Zeb, Saud Munir, Hayden Goulstone, Aum Patel, Jamie Porter

Middlesex Second XI: : Robbie White (wk), Sam Robson, Daniel O’Driscoll, Josh de Caires (c), Aaryan Sawant, Ethan Bamber, Max Harris, Harry Seagrave, Toby Greatwood, Thilan Walallawita, Ishaan Kaushal

Match Details:

Umpires: Nick Piper and Mark Johnson
Toss: Essex won the toss and elected to bowl
Result: Essex Second XI won by seven wickets

Scorecard: View here

Match Report:

Josh Rymell’s stylish innings paved the way towards Essex’s seven-wicket Second XI T20 South Group victory over Middlesex at Garon Park.

The 22-year-old right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 80 off just 35 balls during an exciting 43 minutes in the middle, hitting twelve 4s and three 6s as Essex secured their success inside twelve overs.

Charlie Allison contributed 31 towards the win. Ishaan Kaushal, Josh de Caires and Thilan Walallawita with the Middlesex wickets.

Earlier, Middlesex had posted a modest 146 for seven. Sam Robson’s half-century was the highlight for the visitors. AS Patel returned figures of two for 22 from his four-over spell, while Aaron Beard took 2/33.

Essex and England Test batter Dan Lawrence has been released from the Test squad to play two Vitality Blast fixtures this week.

• Thursday 1 June: Sussex Sharks v Essex, Hove.
• Friday 2 June: Essex v Hampshire Hawks, Chelmsford.

He will return to the Test squad on Saturday.

Essex Second XI: : Josh Rymell, Charlie Allison, Will Buttleman (wk), Noah Thain, Aaron Beard (c), Ronnie McKenna, Jamal Richards, Saud Munir, Hayden Goulstone, Eshun Kalley, Jamie Porter

Sussex Second XI: : Harrison Ward, Tom Haines (c), DK Ibrahim, Oli Carter (wk), Charlie Tear, Zach Lion-Cachet, Jack Carson, Albert Foreman, Ari Karvelas, Sean Hunt, Brad Currie

Match Details:

Umpires: Paul Nicholls and Nathan Hewitt
Toss: Essex won the toss and elected to bowl
Result: Sussex Second XI won by 7 runs

Scorecard: View here

Match Report:

Essex’s second string were beaten by their Sussex counterparts in what proved to be a close Second XI T20 South Group encounter at Garon Park, Southend.

On a blustery afternoon beside the seaside, Sussex posted 213 for seven.
Daniel Ibrahim’s forty minutes in the middle gleaned 80 runs off 36 balls before he was trapped lbw by Hayden Goulstone. His innings included three 4s and seven 6s. Meanwhile, Harrison Ward contributed 46 off 32

Goulstone was the pick of the Essex attack, returning figures of four for 31 from his four-over spell. Noah Thain took 2/23 off two, while Jamie Porter was also amongst the wickets.

Essex did their utmost to remain within touching distance. Will Buttleman top-scored, hitting an unbeaten 78 off 43 balls, including ten 4s and three 6s.

But the chase proved to be just too much for the homes side. Thain chipped in with 36, while skipper Aaron Beard scored 25 and Josh Rymell 24, the latter superbly caught by Brad Currie off a delivery from Sean Hunt.

Friday nights under lights return to Chelmsford this week for the visit of Hampshire Hawks in the Vitality Blast.

The match will round off the opening week of the Eagles’ which has included three fixtures.

New For 2023:

• Head to the new ‘Level Head Bar’ located behind the Doug Insole Pavilion before and during play. Our new bar area is in partnership with Greene King and your opportunity to soak up the atmosphere ahead of play in the company of our live musicians who will be performing throughout the build up to the match.

• Fan Wi-Fi is available at The Cloud County Ground for every matchday giving you the opportunity to share photos and videos of your Eagles experience. Simply logon to ‘ECCC-Public’ from your seat to access.

Gates Opening Times:

The entry gates to The Cloud County Ground will be open from 5pm via the Main Entrance on New Writtle Street or the Tees River Gate, which is the closest entrance from Chelmsford City Centre and Chelmsford Bus/Train Stations.

Spectators are advised to arrive early to make the most of your matchday and allow you time to locate your seat.

Scheduled Hours of Play:

Toss: 6:30pm
First Innings: 7pm – 8:15pm
Interval: 8:15pm – 8:30pm
Second Innings: 8:30pm – 9:45pm

Matchday Tickets:

Tickets for this fixture are sold out and will not be available to purchase on the gates.

Matchday Purchases:

The Cloud County Ground is a cashless ground, which includes all food and drink purchases in the Doug Insole Pavilion and concourse areas.
Find out more – here

Please note that the Essex Cricket Store is the only location on-site which accepts cash payments.

Accessibility:

Accessible parking:
Spaces are located at The Cloud County Ground and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accessible Seating:
Accessible seating is located in The Kenton Group Stand (Hayes Close End) and in Block 1 of the Tom Pearce Stand Lower for this game.

Carers can enter the ground on a companion ticket which is free of charge and must be arranged in advance. This is upon the presentation in the Membership & Ticketing Office or on the gate with proof of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people under 16 years old.

We can also accept a Blue Badge and Access card.

Accessible Toilets:
Wheelchair accessible toilets are located behind the main scoreboard (Red Area), rear of the Doug Insole Pavilion (Blue Area) and adjacent to Block 25 at County Corner (Green Area).

Ahead of Your Visit:

In the event of adverse weather conditions on the day of the match, please keep up to date with the prospects of play via the Club’s Twitter and Facebook channels.

Please note that the Prospect of Play phone line is no longer in use and all updates will be available online.

Travel:

Parking:
• Spectators travelling by car will need to locate a public car park in the proximity of the ground as there is no parking available on-site at The Cloud County Ground.

• The High Chelmer multi-storey will be open and closes at 11pm for this fixture.

• Meteor Way will be open for Members from three hours before the start of play and on a first-come, first-served basis. This car park will close 30 minutes after play has concluded.

Public Transport:
• Chelmsford Bus Station is situated on Duke Street, next to Chelmsford Train Station, with connections to all over the County. Alternatively, bus numbers 13, 46 and C1 shuttles, stop on New London Road, which is approximately a two-minute walk to the Ground, via New Writtle Street.

• Chelmsford Railway Station is operated by Greater Anglia and is an approximate 10-minute walk from The Cloud County Ground. Regular direct train services depart from Chelmsford to London, Stratford, Shenfield, Romford, Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich. Chelmsford is situated on the Liverpool Street to Norwich mainline.

Please note that there will be a disrupted train service on Friday due to a train strike. For further information and to view the revised timetable, please visit Greater Anglia – here.

Ground Entry:

Spectators are able to enter the ground via the Main Gate located on New Writtle Street or through the Tees River Gate. Please enter through the gate nearest your seat location.

Members:
• The Doug Insole Pavilion is open for Members upon the presentation of a valid ticket and Membership card. This area accessible by entering the ground through the Main Gate.

General Public Seating:

• Supporters who have purchased tickets can enter the ground by scanning the QR on your tickets that has been sent to you via email following your purchase. If you choose to print out your ticket, please ensure that the match details (including name and seat details) are included as per the image below. Make sure you have your match ticket available on your phone or printed out so it is easily accessible for ticket scanning on arrival. Please do not take a ‘screen grab’ of your QR code as that will not be read by the scanners.

• The Eagles Area is unallocated seating, which are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

• In the event of rain forecast on the day of the match, spectators can bring a small umbrella into the ground but metal spiked umbrellas are not permitted.

Around the Ground:

• Spectators are not permitted to enter the field of play during a T20 match.

• Spectators are permitted to move behind the Doug Insole Pavilion but please respect the players’ area and walkway.

• The Club Store and Membership & Ticketing Office will be open for spectators for the duration of your visit.

• Scorecards will be available for £1 on the entry gates or from the Club Store for cash or card payment.

• If you experience any anti-social or discriminatory behaviour during your visit to The Cloud County Ground then, please contact your nearest steward. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] or text ‘RESPECT’ including your stand and issue to 60066.

Food & Drink:

• The Food Court is located in the blue area of the ground by the Essex Cricket Store which includes hog roast for this match.

• The Level Head Bar is new for 2023! This new area in partnership with Greene King brings you live music and beer garden vibes to enjoy before and throughout your evening with us.

• The Doug Insole Pavilion will be welcoming Members through its doors and serving a wide range of hot and cold drinks from the bar. A choice of snacks will also be available to purchase.

• Anne’s Pantry will be offering a choice of home-cooked meals, cakes/snacks, and drinks from their refreshment kiosks located in the Hayes Close End, River End and will also be operating a Food Court outside the Essex Cricket Store.

They will be serving a range of meals suitable for all dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free, as well as children’s portions.

• Other refreshment kiosks include bar areas located at either end of the ground in County Corner and Spinner’s Bar.

• Spectators are not to bring in alcohol for Vitality Blast fixtures. However, food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed providing there is no glass or sharp objects such as cutlery.

• Please note that The Cloud County Ground is now a cashless ground for 2023, so please make sure you bring a suitable method of payment for your visit.

Leaving the Ground:

At the conclusion of the game, we ask spectators to leave the ground in a safe and patient manner. Stewards will be on hand to help direct you safely out of the ground.

We hope you have an enjoyable visit to The Cloud County Ground and further information regarding the match, including squad announcements and a full match preview will be available on essexcricket.org.uk ahead of the match.

Get in touch with us by email if you have any further questions at [email protected] or via the Club’s official Twitter and Facebook channels.

Watch The Action On the Move

Our Live Stream will be available for spectators with multi-angled ball tracking, replays and commentary from Simon Ward and George Harper Jr.

Head to the Essex Cricket Matchzone to watch the action live, plus view an interactive scorecard, stats and individual match clips.

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Sussex Sharks v Essex | Essex v Hampshire Hawks
Vitality Blast
The 1st Central County Ground, Hove | The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford
Thursday 01 June | Friday 02 June
7pm Start

Essex take on both Sussex Sharks and Hampshire Hawks over the next two days looking to make it three wins from three in the Vitality Blast.

Both Sussex and Hampshire have played two games so far in the competition with the two sides having won one and lost one.

After a three-wicket victory over Gloucestershire on Tuesday night, the Eagles will be keen to continue to keep up their winning form.

Squad:

Head Coach Anthony McGrath has named an unchanged 13 player squad for the fixtures against Sussex Sharks and Hampshire Hawks

After scoring his maiden first-class century and maiden T20 half-century in just the last four days, Robin Das retains a spot in the Essex squad.

Sussex squad: Ravi Bopara (c), Tom Alsop, Michael Burgess, Oli Carter, Tom Clark, James Coles, Henry Crocombe, Brad Currie, George Garton, Tom Haines, Finn Hudson-Prentice, Ari Karvelas, Shadab Khan, Tymal Mills, Harrison Ward.

Hampshire squad: James Vince (c), Toby Albert, Mason Crane, Scott Currie, Liam Dawson, Aneurin Donald, Nathan Ellis, James Fuller, Ben McDermott, Tom Prest, John Turner, Joe Weatherley, Ross Whiteley, Chris Wood.

The Opposition:

Sussex:

Luke Wright’s retirement will leave a big hole in the top order, but the Sharks have recruited well from overseas. Nathan McAndrew had a good Big Bash with Sydney Thunder and brings new-ball experience and middle-order hitting potential while the experienced Shadab Khan looks an ideal replacement for Rashid Khan.
The side from the West Country visit Chelmsford after taking on Kent, Glamorgan and Middlesex in their opening there games.

Ali Orr – In Wright’s absence Orr is likely to get an extended opportunity at the top of the order. He has only played eight T20 games in his career but has all the shots in white-ball cricket, as he proved in 2022 when he scored Sussex’s first List A double hundred against Somerset.

Hampshire: 

Hampshire are aiming to become the first side to win back-to-back Vitality Blast titles. They started their title defence in the worst possible fashion, being defeated by unbeaten Somerset by 8 wickets. But the side from Southampton responded well and showed true class as they comfortably beat Middlesex by the same scoreline they were beat after chasing 172.

Other than McDermott, almost all of Hampshire’s likely starters already have a Hundred gig locked down. Prest is the legible man out, although he spurned the big lights to guarantee playing time in the One Day Cup last year. Aneurin Donald and Scott Currie are outside bets if they break into the Hawks line-up.

View from inside the camp:

Robin Das: 

“It was good to start the campaign with a win and a good performance all round. We were good with the ball to restrict them under 200 and it was a pretty comfortable chase in the end as well.

“There is a lot of scope for things to go better but I guess I’ve had worse weeks! I am really happy with how the week has gone and hopefully can keep the ball rolling and keep the momentum going.

“I want to be involved in every game but we have such a talented and deep squad that you can’t expect to play every game. I’m always hungry to play and contribute to the team.

“It is very pleasing to contribute with Feroze. I have played with him since club cricket at the aged of 13 or 14. It is nice to play with those players you grew up with and shows a really strength to our club; players coming through the pathways and into the first team.”

How To Watch:

A free live stream of both fixtures will be available courtesy of our hosts and on our YouTube channel on Friday night. You will be able to access them through The Essex Cricket Matchzone, which includes player stats, scorecards and clips throughout the game.

Eagles fans keen to watch Friday night T20 action at Chelmsford are in luck as 200 tickets have been released for this Friday’s fixture against Hampshire Hawks.

After Essex got off to a thrilling winning start at Chelmsford on Tuesday night, extending a magnificent record at home, the Eagles will face last year’s champions in a heavyweight contest under the floodlights this Friday.

The game starts at 7pm and tickets cost from £33 for adults and £10 for juniors. Essex County Cricket Club Members can purchase tickets from £23.