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Essex vs Hampshire Result – South Group

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

South Group • Vitality Blast

Essex cricket team logo
ESS
170/2 (16.5)
Hampshire cricket team logo
HAM
166/7 (20)
Essex won by 8 wickets
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Player of the match: Ben Allison

16.5
4
Michael Neser to Jordan Cox, Four
16.4
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Michael Neser to Dean Elgar, 1 run
16.3
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Michael Neser to Jordan Cox, 1 run
16.2
4
Michael Neser to Jordan Cox, Four
16.1
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Michael Neser to Jordan Cox, no run
End of over 16 (17 runs)
Dean Elgar 59 (43)
Jordan Cox 36 (21)
ESS 160/2
John Turner 3-0-34-0
15.6
0
John Turner to Dean Elgar, no run
15.5
0
John Turner to Dean Elgar, no run
15.4
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John Turner to Jordan Cox, 1 run
15.3
4
John Turner to Jordan Cox, Four
15.2
6
John Turner to Jordan Cox, Six
15.1
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John Turner to Jordan Cox, Six
End of over 15 (13 runs)
Jordan Cox 19 (17)
Dean Elgar 59 (41)
ESS 143/2
Chris Wood 4-1-33-0
14.6
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Chris Wood to Jordan Cox, 1 run
14.6
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Chris Wood to Jordan Cox, 1 wide
14.5
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Chris Wood to Jordan Cox, Four
14.4
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Chris Wood to Jordan Cox, 2 runs
14.3
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Chris Wood to Jordan Cox, 2 runs
14.2
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Chris Wood to Dean Elgar, 1 run
14.1
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Chris Wood to Dean Elgar, 2 runs
End of over 14 (8 runs)
Jordan Cox 10 (13)
Dean Elgar 56 (39)
ESS 130/2
Benny Howell 3-0-26-0
13.6
4
Benny Howell to Jordan Cox, Four
13.5
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Benny Howell to Dean Elgar, 1 run
13.4
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Benny Howell to Jordan Cox, 1 run
13.3
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Benny Howell to Dean Elgar, 1 run
13.2
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Benny Howell to Jordan Cox, 1 run
13.1
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Benny Howell to Jordan Cox, no run
End of over 13 (5 runs)
Jordan Cox 4 (9)
Dean Elgar 54 (37)
ESS 122/2
Michael Neser 3-1-26-0

Match Summary

Essex and Hampshire met in South Group of Vitality Blast, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 16.5: Michael Neser to Jordan Cox, Four | 16.2: Michael Neser to Jordan Cox, Four | 15.3: John Turner to Jordan Cox, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Essex won by 8 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 16.5: Michael Neser to Jordan Cox, Four
  • 16.2: Michael Neser to Jordan Cox, Four
  • 15.3: John Turner to Jordan Cox, Four
  • 15.2: John Turner to Jordan Cox, Six
  • 15.1: John Turner to Jordan Cox, Six
  • 14.5: Chris Wood to Jordan Cox, Four
  • 13.6: Benny Howell to Jordan Cox, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Essex won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 16.5: Michael Neser to Jordan Cox, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

16.5 4 Michael Neser to Jordan Cox, Four

16.4 1 Michael Neser to Dean Elgar, 1 run

16.3 1 Michael Neser to Jordan Cox, 1 run

16.2 4 Michael Neser to Jordan Cox, Four

16.1 0 Michael Neser to Jordan Cox, no run

End of over 16 (17 runs)
Dean Elgar 59 (43)
Jordan Cox 36 (21)
ESS 160/2
John Turner 3-0-34-0

15.6 0 John Turner to Dean Elgar, no run

15.5 0 John Turner to Dean Elgar, no run

15.4 1 John Turner to Jordan Cox, 1 run

15.3 4 John Turner to Jordan Cox, Four

15.2 6 John Turner to Jordan Cox, Six

15.1 6 John Turner to Jordan Cox, Six

End of over 15 (13 runs)
Jordan Cox 19 (17)
Dean Elgar 59 (41)
ESS 143/2
Chris Wood 4-1-33-0

14.6 1 Chris Wood to Jordan Cox, 1 run

14.6 Wd Chris Wood to Jordan Cox, 1 wide

14.5 4 Chris Wood to Jordan Cox, Four

14.4 2 Chris Wood to Jordan Cox, 2 runs

14.3 2 Chris Wood to Jordan Cox, 2 runs

14.2 1 Chris Wood to Dean Elgar, 1 run

14.1 2 Chris Wood to Dean Elgar, 2 runs

End of over 14 (8 runs)
Jordan Cox 10 (13)
Dean Elgar 56 (39)
ESS 130/2
Benny Howell 3-0-26-0

13.6 4 Benny Howell to Jordan Cox, Four

13.5 1 Benny Howell to Dean Elgar, 1 run

13.4 1 Benny Howell to Jordan Cox, 1 run

13.3 1 Benny Howell to Dean Elgar, 1 run

13.2 1 Benny Howell to Jordan Cox, 1 run

13.1 0 Benny Howell to Jordan Cox, no run

End of over 13 (5 runs)
Jordan Cox 4 (9)
Dean Elgar 54 (37)
ESS 122/2
Michael Neser 3-1-26-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Essex vs Hampshire South Group match?
Essex won by 8 wickets.

What is the Essex vs Hampshire South Group?
Essex vs Hampshire is the South Group of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Essex vs Hampshire live score?
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Tournament: Vitality Blast