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Essex vs Hampshire Result – Match 21

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

Match 21 • County Championship Division One

ESS

273/10 & 178/4 (41.5)

HAM

235/10 & 214/10 (79.5)

Essex won by 6 wickets

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41.5

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Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, Six

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Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, no run

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Tom Prest to Matt Critchley, 1 run

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Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, 1 run

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Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, no run

End of over 41 (10 runs)

Matt Critchley 89 (72)

Wiaan Mulder 8 (23)

ESS 170/4

Scott Currie 4-0-25-0

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Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, Four

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Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, no run

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Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, Four

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Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, 2 runs

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Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, no run

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Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, no run

End of over 40 (7 runs)

Wiaan Mulder 8 (23)

Matt Critchley 79 (66)

ESS 160/4

Tom Prest 1-0-7-0

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Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, no run

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Tom Prest to Matt Critchley, 1 run

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Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, 1 run

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Tom Prest to Matt Critchley, 1 run

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Tom Prest to Matt Critchley, no run

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Tom Prest to Matt Critchley, Four

End of over 39 (1 runs)

Wiaan Mulder 7 (21)

Matt Critchley 73 (62)

ESS 153/4

Kyle Abbott 14-4-35-6

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Kyle Abbott to Wiaan Mulder, no run

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Kyle Abbott to Wiaan Mulder, no run

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Kyle Abbott to Wiaan Mulder, no run

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Kyle Abbott to Wiaan Mulder, no run

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Kyle Abbott to Wiaan Mulder, no run

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Kyle Abbott to Matt Critchley, 1 run

End of over 38 (4 runs)

Wiaan Mulder 7 (16)

Matt Critchley 72 (61)

ESS 152/4

James Fuller 8-0-32-0

37.6

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James Fuller to Wiaan Mulder, Four

Match Summary

Essex and Hampshire met in Match 21 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: 41.5: Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, Six | 40.6: Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, Four | 40.4: Scott Currie 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 6 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

41.5: Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, Six
40.6: Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, Four
40.4: Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, Four
39.1: Tom Prest to Matt Critchley, Four
37.6: James Fuller to Wiaan Mulder, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Essex won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 41.5: Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, 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

41.5 6 Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, Six

41.4 0 Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, no run

41.3 1 Tom Prest to Matt Critchley, 1 run

41.2 1 Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, 1 run

41.1 0 Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, no run

End of over 41 (10 runs)

Matt Critchley 89 (72)

Wiaan Mulder 8 (23)

ESS 170/4

Scott Currie 4-0-25-0

40.6 4 Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, Four

40.5 0 Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, no run

40.4 4 Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, Four

40.3 2 Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, 2 runs

40.2 0 Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, no run

40.1 0 Scott Currie to Matt Critchley, no run

End of over 40 (7 runs)

Wiaan Mulder 8 (23)

Matt Critchley 79 (66)

ESS 160/4

Tom Prest 1-0-7-0

39.6 0 Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, no run

39.5 1 Tom Prest to Matt Critchley, 1 run

39.4 1 Tom Prest to Wiaan Mulder, 1 run

39.3 1 Tom Prest to Matt Critchley, 1 run

39.2 0 Tom Prest to Matt Critchley, no run

39.1 4 Tom Prest to Matt Critchley, Four

End of over 39 (1 runs)

Wiaan Mulder 7 (21)

Matt Critchley 73 (62)

ESS 153/4

Kyle Abbott 14-4-35-6

38.6 0 Kyle Abbott to Wiaan Mulder, no run

38.5 0 Kyle Abbott to Wiaan Mulder, no run

38.4 0 Kyle Abbott to Wiaan Mulder, no run

38.3 0 Kyle Abbott to Wiaan Mulder, no run

38.2 0 Kyle Abbott to Wiaan Mulder, no run

38.1 1 Kyle Abbott to Matt Critchley, 1 run

End of over 38 (4 runs)

Wiaan Mulder 7 (16)

Matt Critchley 72 (61)

ESS 152/4

James Fuller 8-0-32-0

37.6 4 James Fuller to Wiaan Mulder, Four

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Essex vs Hampshire Match 21 match?
Essex won by 6 wickets.

What is the Essex vs Hampshire Match 21?
Essex vs Hampshire is the Match 21 of the 2026 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: County Championship Division One