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Essex vs Yorkshire Result – Group B

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

Group B • Metro Bank One Day Cup

Essex cricket team logo
ESS
151/10 (40.2)
Yorkshire cricket team logo
YOR
155/3 (31.4)
Yorkshire won by 7 wickets
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31.4
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Simon Harmer to James Wharton, Four
31.3
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Simon Harmer to James Wharton, no run
31.2
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Simon Harmer to James Wharton, no run
31.1
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Simon Harmer to James Wharton, no run
End of over 31 (7 runs)
James Wharton 47 (73)
Sam Whiteman 26 (32)
YOR 151/3
Matt Critchley 3-0-19-0
30.6
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Matt Critchley to James Wharton, 1 run
30.5
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Matt Critchley to Sam Whiteman, 1 run
30.4
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Matt Critchley to Sam Whiteman, no run
30.3
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Matt Critchley to Sam Whiteman, Four
30.2
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Matt Critchley to James Wharton, 1 run
30.1
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Matt Critchley to James Wharton, no run
End of over 30 (3 runs)
Sam Whiteman 21 (29)
James Wharton 45 (70)
YOR 144/3
Simon Harmer 7-1-22-0
29.6
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Simon Harmer to Sam Whiteman, no run
29.5
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Simon Harmer to Sam Whiteman, no run
29.4
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Simon Harmer to James Wharton, 1 run
29.3
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Simon Harmer to Sam Whiteman, 1 run
29.2
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Simon Harmer to James Wharton, 1 run
29.1
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Simon Harmer to James Wharton, no run
End of over 29 (4 runs)
James Wharton 43 (67)
Sam Whiteman 20 (26)
YOR 141/3
Matt Critchley 2-0-12-0
28.6
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Matt Critchley to James Wharton, 1 run
28.5
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Matt Critchley to James Wharton, no run
28.4
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Matt Critchley to James Wharton, no run
28.3
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Matt Critchley to Sam Whiteman, 1 run
28.2
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Matt Critchley to James Wharton, 1 run
28.1
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Matt Critchley to Sam Whiteman, 1 run
End of over 28 (4 runs)
James Wharton 41 (63)
Sam Whiteman 18 (24)
YOR 137/3
Simon Harmer 6-1-19-0
27.6
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Simon Harmer to James Wharton, 2 runs
27.5
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Simon Harmer to James Wharton, no run

Match Summary

Essex and Yorkshire met in Group B of Metro Bank One Day Cup, 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: 31.4: Simon Harmer to James Wharton, Four | 30.3: Matt Critchley to Sam Whiteman, 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 (Yorkshire 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

  • 31.4: Simon Harmer to James Wharton, Four
  • 30.3: Matt Critchley to Sam Whiteman, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Yorkshire won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 31.4: Simon Harmer to James Wharton, 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

31.4 4 Simon Harmer to James Wharton, Four

31.3 0 Simon Harmer to James Wharton, no run

31.2 0 Simon Harmer to James Wharton, no run

31.1 0 Simon Harmer to James Wharton, no run

End of over 31 (7 runs)
James Wharton 47 (73)
Sam Whiteman 26 (32)
YOR 151/3
Matt Critchley 3-0-19-0

30.6 1 Matt Critchley to James Wharton, 1 run

30.5 1 Matt Critchley to Sam Whiteman, 1 run

30.4 0 Matt Critchley to Sam Whiteman, no run

30.3 4 Matt Critchley to Sam Whiteman, Four

30.2 1 Matt Critchley to James Wharton, 1 run

30.1 0 Matt Critchley to James Wharton, no run

End of over 30 (3 runs)
Sam Whiteman 21 (29)
James Wharton 45 (70)
YOR 144/3
Simon Harmer 7-1-22-0

29.6 0 Simon Harmer to Sam Whiteman, no run

29.5 0 Simon Harmer to Sam Whiteman, no run

29.4 1 Simon Harmer to James Wharton, 1 run

29.3 1 Simon Harmer to Sam Whiteman, 1 run

29.2 1 Simon Harmer to James Wharton, 1 run

29.1 0 Simon Harmer to James Wharton, no run

End of over 29 (4 runs)
James Wharton 43 (67)
Sam Whiteman 20 (26)
YOR 141/3
Matt Critchley 2-0-12-0

28.6 1 Matt Critchley to James Wharton, 1 run

28.5 0 Matt Critchley to James Wharton, no run

28.4 0 Matt Critchley to James Wharton, no run

28.3 1 Matt Critchley to Sam Whiteman, 1 run

28.2 1 Matt Critchley to James Wharton, 1 run

28.1 1 Matt Critchley to Sam Whiteman, 1 run

End of over 28 (4 runs)
James Wharton 41 (63)
Sam Whiteman 18 (24)
YOR 137/3
Simon Harmer 6-1-19-0

27.6 2 Simon Harmer to James Wharton, 2 runs

27.5 0 Simon Harmer to James Wharton, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Essex vs Yorkshire Group B match?
Yorkshire won by 7 wickets.

What is the Essex vs Yorkshire Group B?
Essex vs Yorkshire is the Group B of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Essex vs Yorkshire live score?
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Tournament: Metro Bank One Day Cup