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Essex Eagles v Somerset

Vitality Blast
The Cloud County Ground
Sunday 19 June, 2:30pm start

 
The Eagles have named an unchanged squad to face Somerset after a Friday night that will go down in Blast history.

Daniel Sams produced a heroic performance, first with bat and then with the ball to secure victory for the Eagles in the highest-scoring T20 match in English domestic history. 

The win inches the Eagles one step closer to a place in the quarter-finals but with more work still to do to be assured of making the knockout stages.

Squad:

Opposition:

Somerset, like Sussex Sharks who the Eagles faced on Friday, have been consistent performers in T20 cricket and this year is no different.

They began the campaign with three successive victories and after a blip against Sussex, resumed winning ways with wins over Glamorgan and Gloucestershire.

They are now sat 2nd in the South Group table with 12 points and 6 wins from 8 games.

Rilee Rossouw has lead the way for Somerset with the bat, and indeed is one of the leading runscorers in this year’s Vitality Blast. His 352 runs have come at a blistering strike rate of 184.29 and he is averaging 58.66.

Despite Somerset’s strong batting, they have been less consistent with the ball with only Lewis Gregory and Roelof van de Merwe going at less than 8 runs per over. Josh Davey has taken the most wickets with 12, however he missed Somerset’s last game through concussion, as did Craig Overton.

Head to Head:

Last time out:

The Eagles last faced Somerset early in the campaign when they journeyed to Taunton two days after their opening game victory over Kent.

Somerset won the toss and chose to field, a decision influenced by a patchy forecast and the chance of a shortened chase.

The weather did indeed intervene and interrupted the flow of Essex’s innings. Despite a brilliant 60 from Matt Critchley and 37 from Michael Pepper, a first contribution from him at his new position of number 3, the Eagles suffered two mini collapses and finished on 139 from their reduced 18-over innings.

Essex started well by taking the wicket of Tom Banton cheaply, however Smeed and Rossouw settled in and both scored half-centuries as Somerset picked off the run chase in 14.4 Overs. Simon Harmer was the pick of the Essex bowlers taking 2-22 off his 4 overs.

How to Watch:

There will be a Live Stream of the match from The Cloud County Ground available. You can watch the game via the Essex Cricket TV YouTube channel or the Essex Cricket Matchzone, which also includes a live scorecard, statistics and key clips of the action.

Access via the Essex Cricket Matchzone is available here.

Tickets:

There are a very limited number of tickets left for the fixture, which is also Essex’s annual Family Day. Click the button below to purchase tickets.

After three successive Friday night fixtures at home, this Sunday the Eagles take on Somerset on a game that coincides with Father’s Day.

Gates Opening Times:

From 12:30pm 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.

Scheduled Hours of Play:

Toss: 2pm
First Innings: 2:30pm – 3:45pm
Interval: 3:45pm – 4pm
Second Innings: 4pm – 5:15pm

Matchday Tickets:

The Vitality Blast is not part of Membership packages but tickets are available online or over the phone.

Supporters will not be able to purchase tickets on the gate, therefore, we encourage supporters to purchase tickets in advance of the game via our ticketing site with tickets available from £25 for Adults, £20 Students/Young Adults (18-25) and £10 Juniors (U18s).

These can be bought online via the following link or alternatively by phone (01245 254010).

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 Hayes Close End of the ground with a wheelchair-accessible platform located in Block One of the Tom Pearce Stand.

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:

We want to make sure supporters are all set ahead of visiting the ground. COVID-19 safety measures have been removed for the 2022 season but spectators are welcome to wear facemasks in the seated areas and whilst walking around the concourse if they choose.

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 or from our automated phone line on 01245 254049.

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 7pm.

• Meteor Way will be open for Members and open three hours before the start of play and on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 42 and 100, which are operated by First Group, 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.

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 Membership card and 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 and seats 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.

• 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 from the Club Store for £1 which can be paid for with either cash or card. The Club Store will also be running special discounts for each home Vitality Blast fixture, details will be communicated over the PA on the day of the game.

• 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.

Family Day Activities:

Sunday’s fixture against Somerset falls on Father’s Day and is also our annual family day. Activities around the ground include:

• Facepainting

• Mascot meet and greets

• Giveaways

• Cricket skills games in the outdoor nets located behind the Doug Insole Pavilion.

• The Graham Napier Sixes Trail. Read more about the trail here.

• A post-match autograph session in the Doug Insole Pavilion.

Food & Drink:

• 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 Club 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 can bring food and non-alcoholic beverages, provided they in plastic bottles.

• Please note that The Cloud County Ground is now a cashless ground for 2022, 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 T20 Live Stream returns for the 2022 season with multi-angled ball tracking, replays and an in-house commentary team consisting of presenters and past-players. Head to the Essex Cricket Matchzone to watch the action live ahead of the toss on Day One, plus view an interactive scorecard, stats and individual match clips.

>> Visit Matchzone

Law Changes for 2022:

A number of new cricket rules have been introduced for the professional game in 2022, which can be viewed here

The Eagles look to make it four-in-a-row at home as they take on Sussex Sharks on Friday 17 June.

Gates Opening Times:

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.

Scheduled Hours of Play:

Toss: 6:30pm
First Innings: 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Interval: 8:15pm – 8:30pm
Second Innings: 8:30pm – 9:45pm

Matchday Tickets:

The Vitality Blast is not part of Membership packages but tickets are available online or over the phone.

Supporters will not be able to purchase tickets on the gate, therefore, we encourage supporters to purchase tickets in advance of the game via our ticketing site with tickets available from £25 for Adults, £20 Students/Young Adults (18-25) and £10 Juniors (U18s).

These can be bought online via the following link or alternatively by phone (01245 254010).

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 Hayes Close End of the ground with a wheelchair-accessible platform located in Block One of the Tom Pearce Stand.

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:

We want to make sure supporters are all set ahead of visiting the ground. COVID-19 safety measures have been removed for the 2022 season but spectators are welcome to wear facemasks in the seated areas and whilst walking around the concourse if they choose.

Temperatures as high as 33 degrees are forecast for Friday afternoon and evening, so we urge fans to take the appropriate measures. Fans are allowed to bring plastic bottles of water into the ground with water also being available upon arrival. The Essex Cricket Store located on-site will be selling suncream and hardware.

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 or from our automated phone line on 01245 254049.

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 on weekday and Saturday fixtures and 7pm on Sunday 19 June.

• Meteor Way will be open for Members and open three hours before the start of play and on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 42 and 100, which are operated by First Group, 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.

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 Membership card and 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 and seats 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.

• 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 from the Club Store for £1 which can be paid for with either cash or card. The Club Store will also be running special discounts for each home Vitality Blast fixture, details will be communicated over the PA on the day of the game.

• 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 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 Club 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.

• WOW HYDRATE will be handing our FREE samples of their hydration drinks and will be based to the left of the Doug Insole Pavilion.

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

• Spectators can bring food and non-alcoholic beverages, provided they in plastic bottles.

• Please note that The Cloud County Ground is now a cashless ground for 2022, 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 T20 Live Stream returns for the 2022 season with multi-angled ball tracking, replays and an in-house commentary team consisting of presenters and past-players. Head to the Essex Cricket Matchzone to watch the action live ahead of the toss on Day One, plus view an interactive scorecard, stats and individual match clips.

>> Visit Matchzone

Law Changes for 2022:

A number of new cricket rules have been introduced for the professional game in 2022, which can be viewed here

Essex Eagles v Sussex Sharks

Vitality Blast
The Cloud County Ground
Friday 17 June, 7pm start

 
Essex Eagles will be looking to follow up on another commanding victory at home as they take on Sussex Sharks at Chelmsford this Friday.

Last week, the Eagles extended their winning record at home to three games as another impressive home performance saw them comfortably beat Middlesex by 61 runs.

Feroze Khushi starred with the bat in his second T20 outing of the season. His 67 from 40 balls and Paul Walter’s swashbuckling 58 underpinned an above-par total of 186-6 for the Eagles.

In response, Middlesex’s chase never really threatened with Sam Cook and Matt Critchley taking three wickets apiece and Middlesex eventually being bowled out for 125.

Squad:

Opposition:

Sussex Sharks are always there or thereabouts when it comes to T20 cricket and last year was no different. After finishing third in the South Group Table, they made it as far as Finals Day before being knocked out by Kent in the Semi-Final.

However, their start to this year’s tournament has been hit and miss. After losing their first two games by a decent margin, they bounced back with a pair of victories over last year’s finalists Kent and Somerset and followed that up with a win over Middlesex.

However, since then they have lost three on the trot, including a horrible collapse of 8 for 23 to lose last time out against Gloucestershire.

Despite overseas talent in the form of Josh Philippe, Tim Seifert and Mohammad Rizwan, it’s Tom Aslop who leads the run-scoring charts with 223 runs at an average of 55.75 and an impressive strike rate of 168.93.

Obed McCoy was signed by the Sharks to cover for Rashid Khan while he is unavailable and has made a big impact. His 14 wickets have come at an average of 12 and an impressive strike rate of a wicket every 8.3 deliveries.

Head to Head:

Last time out:

The Eagles last played Sussex Sharks in Hove during the latter half of the 2021 Vitality Blast group stages.

Sussex won the toss and elected to field, a choice that was vindicated as they restricted Essex to 146. Tom Westley returned to the top of the order after a six-game hiatus and top-scored with 53 runs. Michael Pepper gave him some support with 38 off 26 balls, however, a collapse from 121-4 to 146-9 left the Eagles short.

Essex got off to the dream start as Luke Wright was dismissed for a golden duck in the first over of the innings, Aron Nijjar claiming another victim in the first over of the innings. A constant stream of wickets in the first half of the Sussex innings left them 67-4 at the halfway stage and the game in the balance, but half-centuries from Delray Rawlins and Ravi Bopara led the Sharks to a successful chase.

Despite a good day out for Essex’s spinners Nijjar and Harmer, who took 3/34 in 8 overs between them, Sussex Sharks completed the victory with 9 balls to spare.

How to Watch:

There will be a Live Stream of the match from The Cloud County Ground available. You can watch the game via the Essex Cricket TV YouTube channel or the Essex Cricket Matchzone, which also includes a live scorecard, statistics and key clips of the action.

Access via the Essex Cricket Matchzone is available here.

Tickets:

Tickets for tomorrow night’s game have now sold out, however there is still a chance to see some cricket this weekend when the Eagles take on Somerset on Sunday 19 June.

After a week’s break in the fixture schedule, the Eagles head into another busy period of matches with four Vitality Blast games over an eight-day period.

Sussex Sharks are the visitors to The Cloud County Ground on Friday evening and the return of Daniel Sams will boost Simon Harmer’s team selection.

The Australian missed the fixtures against Hampshire Hawks and Middlesex due to illness but is back in contention after his return to training this week ahead of the home matches at Chelmsford on Friday and Sunday.

Dan Lawrence is continuing his rehabilitation after sustaining a hamstring injury against Lancashire in May and is working towards a return to the matchday squad before the Vitality Blast group stage fixtures conclude in early July.

The Dutchman has been selected in the Netherlands 18-man squad to play England, with the first game being played on Friday 17 June.

The tour, consisting of three ODI matches played on 17, 19 and 22 June, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and the ECB website and app.

Snater’s last outing as a Netherlands player came in a T20 World Cup Qualifier against Bermuda in 2019, but he last featured for the ODI side in 2018.

Since then, Snater’s performances with the ball have turned heads at Essex and he has become a First Team regular in both red ball and 50-over cricket.

Despite injury limiting him to six appearances in last year’s Royal London Cup, he was Essex Eagles third-highest wicket-taker with his 13 wickets coming at 21.69 apiece.

Snater’s call-up to the national squad will not affect his availability for Essex’s LV= Insurance County Championship fixture against Hampshire, starting on June 26 at Chelmsford.

Essex Head Coach, Anthony McGrath, said: “Shane greatly deserves national recognition for his performances in Essex colours over the past couple of seasons.

“He works so hard on his game, so it’s fantastic to see him being rewarded for his improvement.”

We are excited to announce the three-year extension of our partnership with T Bello Group with the addition of their new position as official stand sponsor.

The Chelmsford Taco Bell store was one of the first to launch in the UK back in 2015. Since then, the official partner has established a highly favourable reputation with Essex Fans, keeping them well fed throughout the season.

With their Chelmsford store located just steps away from the Cloud County Ground, it is the perfect place for a quick pit stop on your journey home.

Greg Larkin, Senior Partnerships Lead at Essex Cricket, and said:

“Taco Bell are one of the largest food organisations in the world. We are so thrilled that they’ve decided to enhance their partnership with us as an official stand sponsor.

We’re incredibly grateful for the tremendous support we’ve received from the franchise operator T Bello Group and will continue to work closely with them across the next three years.”

Adam Robinson, Development & Marketing Director at T Bello Group said:

“It’s amazing to see Taco Bell products be enjoyed by Essex Cricket members, staff and players. We are so pleased to be a new stand sponsor for the 2022 season. With our Chelmsford store just minutes away from the home of Essex Cricket, it’s great to be able to welcome even more fans and supporters through our doors.”

Essex Eagles v Middlesex

Vitality Blast

The Cloud County Ground

Team News:

Essex Eagles: Adam Rossington (wk), Feroze Khushi, Michael Pepper, Matt Critchley, Paul Walter, Tom Westley, Simon Harmer (c), Shane Snater, Aron Nijjar, Ben Allison, Sam Cook.

Middlesex: Stevie Eskinazi (c), Max Holden, Joe Cracknell, Jack Davies, John Simpson (wk), Luke Hollman, Martin Andersson, Chris Green, Thilan Walallawita, Tom Helm, Jason Behrendorff

Match Details:

Umpires: Neil Bainton & Tom Lungley
Match Referee: Philip Whitticase
Toss: Middlesex, who elected to field
Result: Essex Eagles won by 61 runs

Scorecard: View Here

Match Highlights:

Match Reaction:

Feroze Khushi talks after play to dsicuss his magnificent 67 off 40 balls.

Match Report:

Feroze Khushi brought his Second XI form to the Essex Eagles as he blazed a first Vitality Blast half-century to help his side to a 61-run victory over Middlesex.

Batter Khushi averaged 91 in the Second XI T20 competition with three scores over 70 and continued that run with a stylish 67 at The Cloud County Ground.

Paul Walter also clocked up 58 as the Eagles set 187, before Matt Critchley took his Blast tally to 12 scalps with three for 22 and Sam Cook returned a magnificent three for 18; Middlesex bowled out for 125 to extend their losing run to five defeats.

Khushi was exceptional in his ball-striking and also benefitted from being given three helping hands. John Simpson shelled a simple catch before he had got off the mark before he was also dropped on 36 and 40. In fact, Middlesex’s general fielding display will have disappointed head coach Richard Johnson, with Michael Pepper also surviving a chance.

Khushi eased into his work, with Adam Rossington, Pepper and Critchley all departing in the powerplay having been put in, but found boundaries thanks to his strong wrist work. Having reached a 33-ball fifty, he unleashed a pair of sixes into the nearby houses – one of which landed on a roof.

Two balls later though he holed out to the deep midwicket boundary, to end a 69-run stand with Walter. That came in a three-over spell which saw Essex score 45 runs, a key to their large total. Walter kept things moving, bringing up his second T20 half-century in 31 balls, with partnerships of 38 and 27 with Tom Westley and Simon Harmer.

Martin Andersson picked up three for 42, including a wicked yorker to bowl Westley, as Essex piled up 186-6.

Cook bowled Steve Eskinazi to the fourth ball of the reply, before Max Holden followed an over later when Ben Allison found his outside edge.

Joe Cracknell and John Simpson smashed five sixes between them but still couldn’t match the required run rate. Both departed attempting to up the ante, Simpson miscuing to extra cover and Cracknell bowled trying to sweep Critchley.

Luke Hollman and Jack Davies both reached the 20s before they both departed, the former attacked Westley before Critchley had Davies lbw and Chris Green stumped.

The home victory was confirmed when Cook returned to find Tom Helm edging to short third man and Andersson picked out a sprawling Harmer at long on and Thilan Walallawita was run out.