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Essex vs Glamorgan 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
177/6 (16)
Glamorgan cricket team logo
GLA
175/6 (20)
Essex won by 4 wickets
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End of over 16 (15 runs)
William Buttleman 4 (1)
Matt Critchley 16 (12)
ESS 177/6
Jamie McIlroy 3-4-36-0
15.6
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Jamie McIlroy to William Buttleman, Four
15.5
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Jamie McIlroy to Daniel Sams, Bowled!
15.4
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Jamie McIlroy to Daniel Sams, 2 runs
15.3
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Jamie McIlroy to Daniel Sams, Six
15.2
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Jamie McIlroy to Matt Critchley, 1 run
15.1
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Jamie McIlroy to Matt Critchley, 2 runs
End of over 15 (15 runs)
Daniel Sams 33 (13)
Matt Critchley 13 (10)
ESS 162/5
Peter Hatzoglou 4-1-36-0
14.6
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Peter Hatzoglou to Daniel Sams, Four
14.5
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Peter Hatzoglou to Daniel Sams, Four
14.4
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Peter Hatzoglou to Daniel Sams, no run
14.3
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Peter Hatzoglou to Daniel Sams, Four
14.2
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Peter Hatzoglou to Daniel Sams, 2 runs
14.1
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Peter Hatzoglou to Matt Critchley, 1 run
End of over 14 (15 runs)
Daniel Sams 19 (8)
Matt Critchley 12 (9)
ESS 147/5
Zain ul Hassan 3-0-42-0
13.6
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Zain-ul-Hassan to Daniel Sams, Four
13.5
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Zain-ul-Hassan to Daniel Sams, Six
13.4
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Zain-ul-Hassan to Matt Critchley, 1 run
13.3
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Zain-ul-Hassan to Daniel Sams, 1 run
13.2
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Zain-ul-Hassan to Matt Critchley, 1 run
13.1
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Zain-ul-Hassan to Matt Critchley, 2 runs
End of over 13 (12 runs)
Daniel Sams 8 (5)
Matt Critchley 8 (6)
ESS 132/5
Ruaidhri Smith 3-0-24-0
12.6
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Ruaidhri Smith to Daniel Sams, 2 runs
12.5
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Ruaidhri Smith to Matt Critchley, 1 run
12.4
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Ruaidhri Smith to Matt Critchley, Four
12.3
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Ruaidhri Smith to Daniel Sams, 1 run
12.2
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Ruaidhri Smith to Daniel Sams, Four
12.1
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Ruaidhri Smith to Daniel Sams, no run

Match Summary

Essex and Glamorgan 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: 15.6: Jamie McIlroy to William Buttleman, Four | 15.5: Jamie McIlroy to Daniel Sams, Bowled! | 15.3: Jamie McIlroy to Daniel Sams, Six. The turning point arrived at 15.5 when Jamie McIlroy to Daniel Sams, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. 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 4 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

  • 15.6: Jamie McIlroy to William Buttleman, Four
  • 15.5: Jamie McIlroy to Daniel Sams, Bowled!
  • 15.3: Jamie McIlroy to Daniel Sams, Six
  • 14.6: Peter Hatzoglou to Daniel Sams, Four
  • 14.5: Peter Hatzoglou to Daniel Sams, Four
  • 14.3: Peter Hatzoglou to Daniel Sams, Four
  • 13.6: Zain-ul-Hassan to Daniel Sams, Four
  • 13.5: Zain-ul-Hassan to Daniel Sams, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 15.5 when Jamie McIlroy to Daniel Sams, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Essex won by 4 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 15.6: Jamie McIlroy to William Buttleman, 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

End of over 16 (15 runs)
William Buttleman 4 (1)
Matt Critchley 16 (12)
ESS 177/6
Jamie McIlroy 3-4-36-0

15.6 4 Jamie McIlroy to William Buttleman, Four

15.5 W Jamie McIlroy to Daniel Sams, Bowled!

15.4 2 Jamie McIlroy to Daniel Sams, 2 runs

15.3 6 Jamie McIlroy to Daniel Sams, Six

15.2 1 Jamie McIlroy to Matt Critchley, 1 run

15.1 2 Jamie McIlroy to Matt Critchley, 2 runs

End of over 15 (15 runs)
Daniel Sams 33 (13)
Matt Critchley 13 (10)
ESS 162/5
Peter Hatzoglou 4-1-36-0

14.6 4 Peter Hatzoglou to Daniel Sams, Four

14.5 4 Peter Hatzoglou to Daniel Sams, Four

14.4 0 Peter Hatzoglou to Daniel Sams, no run

14.3 4 Peter Hatzoglou to Daniel Sams, Four

14.2 2 Peter Hatzoglou to Daniel Sams, 2 runs

14.1 1 Peter Hatzoglou to Matt Critchley, 1 run

End of over 14 (15 runs)
Daniel Sams 19 (8)
Matt Critchley 12 (9)
ESS 147/5
Zain ul Hassan 3-0-42-0

13.6 4 Zain-ul-Hassan to Daniel Sams, Four

13.5 6 Zain-ul-Hassan to Daniel Sams, Six

13.4 1 Zain-ul-Hassan to Matt Critchley, 1 run

13.3 1 Zain-ul-Hassan to Daniel Sams, 1 run

13.2 1 Zain-ul-Hassan to Matt Critchley, 1 run

13.1 2 Zain-ul-Hassan to Matt Critchley, 2 runs

End of over 13 (12 runs)
Daniel Sams 8 (5)
Matt Critchley 8 (6)
ESS 132/5
Ruaidhri Smith 3-0-24-0

12.6 2 Ruaidhri Smith to Daniel Sams, 2 runs

12.5 1 Ruaidhri Smith to Matt Critchley, 1 run

12.4 4 Ruaidhri Smith to Matt Critchley, Four

12.3 1 Ruaidhri Smith to Daniel Sams, 1 run

12.2 4 Ruaidhri Smith to Daniel Sams, Four

12.1 0 Ruaidhri Smith to Daniel Sams, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Essex vs Glamorgan South Group match?
Essex won by 4 wickets.

What is the Essex vs Glamorgan South Group?
Essex vs Glamorgan is the South Group of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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