Middlesex vs Essex, South Group

t20Middlesex won by 1 run

Lord's, London

19 Jun 2025, 11:00 pm IST

Essex won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Middlesex

Middlesex Inning Score: 161

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Stephen Eskinazi	c jordan cox b amir	18	15	3	0	120
Kane Williamson	c charlie allison b noah thain	53	31	5	3	170.97
Max Holden	c paul walter b harmer	37	30	3	2	123.33
Ben Geddes	c charlie allison b luc benkenstein	12	5	0	1	240
Ryan Higgins	b harmer	3	6	0	0	50
Jack Davies	c noah thain b luc benkenstein	10	9	1	0	111.11
Luke Hollman	b amir	4	6	0	0	66.67
Zafar Gohar	run out	8	8	0	0	100
Tom Helm	c elgar b paul walter	6	4	1	0	150
Noah Cornwell	b amir	1	4	0	0	25
Naavya Sharma	not out	0	1	0	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Shane Snater	3	34	0	5	11.3
Mohammad Amir	3.5	19	3	0	5
Simon Harmer	4	34	2	0	8.5
Paul Walter	3	20	1	1	6.7
Luc Benkenstein	3	26	2	0	8.7
Matthew Critchley	2	17	0	1	8.5
Noah Thain	1	9	1	0	9

Essex Inning Score: 160 /6

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Dean Elgar	c naavya sharma b tom helm	20	15	3	0	133.33
Michael-Kyle Pepper	c ryan higgins b zafar gohar	25	16	1	2	156.25
Jordan Cox	b zafar gohar	23	19	2	0	121.05
Paul Walter	c williamson b naavya sharma	30	22	3	1	136.36
Luc Benkenstein	c ben geddes b tom helm	20	21	2	0	95.24
Matthew Critchley	c ryan higgins b noah cornwell	8	13	1	0	61.54
Charlie Allison	not out	15	11	1	0	136.36
Noah Thain	not out	6	3	0	0	200

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Naavya Sharma	3	30	1	2	10
Noah Cornwell	3	26	1	6	8.7
Tom Helm	4	31	2	1	7.8
Zafar Gohar	4	20	2	0	5
Ryan Higgins	2	21	0	2	10.5
Luke Hollman	4	30	0	0	7.5

Match Summary

Middlesex vs Essex, South Group - June 19, 2025

Match Summary

Middlesex edged out Essex by a nail-biting 1-run victory at Lord's, London. Kane Williamson led Middlesex's batting with a half-century, while Mohammad Amir shone with the ball, claiming 3 wickets. In Essex's chase, Paul Walter played a crucial knock but fell short in the end. Zafar Gohar and Tom Helm delivered key bowling performances for Middlesex, while Williamson's batting brilliance earned him the Player of the Match title.

Detailed Match Insights

Middlesex Innings Highlights

Middlesex batted first and scored 161 runs in 19.5 overs, losing all 10 wickets.
Kane Williamson stood out with a brilliant 53 runs off 31 balls (5 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 170.97.
Max Holden made a valuable contribution of 37 runs off 30 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 123.33.
Mohammad Amir was the pick of Essex's bowlers, claiming 3 wickets with an impressive economy rate of 5.00.
Luc Benkenstein and Simon Harmer supported well, taking 2 wickets each.
Charlie Allison showcased his fielding brilliance with 2 catches, including Williamson's dismissal.

Key Wickets in Middlesex Innings

Stephen Eskinazi (18 off 15) - caught by Jordan Cox off Mohammad Amir.
Kane Williamson (53 off 31) - caught by Charlie Allison off Noah Thain.
Max Holden (37 off 30) - caught by Paul Walter off Simon Harmer.
Lower-order collapse as Mohammad Amir cleaned up with crucial wickets.

Essex Innings Highlights

Essex responded with 160 runs in 20 overs, falling just 1 run short.
Paul Walter played a fine knock, scoring 30 runs off 22 balls (3 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 136.36.
Contributions from Michael-Kyle Pepper (25 off 16), Dean Elgar (20 off 15), and Jordan Cox (23 off 19) kept Essex in the hunt.
Zafar Gohar delivered an excellent bowling performance, taking 2 wickets for just 20 runs in his 4 overs at an economy of 5.00.
Tom Helm also chipped in with 2 wickets, including the crucial dismissal of Dean Elgar.
Ryan Higgins was exceptional in the field with 2 catches, showcasing his athleticism.

Key Wickets in Essex Innings

Dean Elgar (20 off 15) - caught by Naavya Sharma off Tom Helm.
Michael-Kyle Pepper (25 off 16) - caught by Ryan Higgins off Zafar Gohar.
Paul Walter (30 off 22) - caught by Kane Williamson off Naavya Sharma.
Lower-order runs from Charlie Allison (15* off 11) and Noah Thain (6* off 3) couldn't seal the chase.

Notable Performances

Half-Century: Kane Williamson (53 runs).
Bowling Excellence:
- Mohammad Amir: 3 wickets for 19 runs (3.5 overs).
- Zafar Gohar: 2 wickets for 20 runs (4 overs).
- Tom Helm: 2 wickets for 31 runs (4 overs).
Fielding Highlights: Ryan Higgins and Charlie Allison contributed with multiple catches.

Conclusion

Middlesex held their nerves in a thrilling finish to clinch the victory by just 1 run. Kane Williamson's elegant batting and Zafar Gohar's disciplined bowling turned out to be decisive in the outcome. Essex's middle-order fight led by Paul Walter fell agonizingly short, making this a memorable clash at Lord's.