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Essex vs Somerset Result – 66th Match

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66th Match • County Championship Division One

Essex cricket team logo
ESS
438/10 & 99/3 (18.1)
Somerset cricket team logo
SOM
433/10 & 99/10 (33.3)
Essex won by 7 wickets
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18.1
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Jake Ball to Charles Allison, Six
End of over 18 (0 runs)
Matt Critchley 19 (24)
Charles Allison 26 (33)
ESS 93/3
Lewis Gregory 9-2-41-2
17.6
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Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run
17.5
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Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run
17.4
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Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run
17.3
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Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run
17.2
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Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run
17.1
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Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run
End of over 17 (13 runs)
Charles Allison 26 (33)
Matt Critchley 19 (18)
ESS 93/3
Jake Ball 4-1-24-0
16.6
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Jake Ball to Charles Allison, no run
16.5
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Jake Ball to Charles Allison, Six
16.4
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Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, 1 run
16.3
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Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, Four
16.2
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Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, no run
16.1
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Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, 2 runs
End of over 16 (6 runs)
Charles Allison 20 (31)
Matt Critchley 12 (14)
ESS 80/3
Lewis Gregory 8-2-41-1
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Lewis Gregory to Charles Allison, no run
15.5
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Lewis Gregory to Charles Allison, no run
15.4
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Lewis Gregory to Charles Allison, no run
15.3
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Lewis Gregory to Charles Allison, Four
15.2
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Lewis Gregory to Charles Allison, no run
15.1
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Lewis Gregory to Charles Allison, 2 runs
End of over 15 (4 runs)
Matt Critchley 12 (14)
Charles Allison 14 (25)
ESS 74/3
Jake Ball 3-1-11-0
14.6
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Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, no run
14.5
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Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, no run
14.4
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Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, Four
14.3
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Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, no run
14.2
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Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, no run

Match Summary

Essex and Somerset met in 66th Match of County Championship Division One, 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: 18.1: Jake Ball to Charles Allison, Six | 16.5: Jake Ball to Charles Allison, Six | 16.3: Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, 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 7 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

  • 18.1: Jake Ball to Charles Allison, Six
  • 16.5: Jake Ball to Charles Allison, Six
  • 16.3: Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, Four
  • 15.3: Lewis Gregory to Charles Allison, Four
  • 14.4: Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Essex won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.1: Jake Ball to Charles Allison, Six. 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

18.1 6 Jake Ball to Charles Allison, Six

End of over 18 (0 runs)
Matt Critchley 19 (24)
Charles Allison 26 (33)
ESS 93/3
Lewis Gregory 9-2-41-2

17.6 0 Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run

17.5 0 Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run

17.4 0 Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run

17.3 0 Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run

17.2 0 Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run

17.1 0 Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run

End of over 17 (13 runs)
Charles Allison 26 (33)
Matt Critchley 19 (18)
ESS 93/3
Jake Ball 4-1-24-0

16.6 0 Jake Ball to Charles Allison, no run

16.5 6 Jake Ball to Charles Allison, Six

16.4 1 Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, 1 run

16.3 4 Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, Four

16.2 0 Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, no run

16.1 2 Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, 2 runs

End of over 16 (6 runs)
Charles Allison 20 (31)
Matt Critchley 12 (14)
ESS 80/3
Lewis Gregory 8-2-41-1

15.6 0 Lewis Gregory to Charles Allison, no run

15.5 0 Lewis Gregory to Charles Allison, no run

15.4 0 Lewis Gregory to Charles Allison, no run

15.3 4 Lewis Gregory to Charles Allison, Four

15.2 0 Lewis Gregory to Charles Allison, no run

15.1 2 Lewis Gregory to Charles Allison, 2 runs

End of over 15 (4 runs)
Matt Critchley 12 (14)
Charles Allison 14 (25)
ESS 74/3
Jake Ball 3-1-11-0

14.6 0 Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, no run

14.5 0 Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, no run

14.4 4 Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, Four

14.3 0 Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, no run

14.2 0 Jake Ball to Matt Critchley, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Essex vs Somerset 66th Match match?
Essex won by 7 wickets.

What is the Essex vs Somerset 66th Match?
Essex vs Somerset is the 66th Match of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Essex vs Somerset live score?
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