Essex vs Somerset Result – South Group

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South Group • Vitality Blast

ESS

186/10 (19.2)

SOM

187/3 (16.3)

Somerset won by 7 wickets

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16.3

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Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, 1 run

16.2

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Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, Four

16.1

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Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, no run

End of over 16 (15 runs)

Sean Dickson 30 (17)

Tom Abell 35 (23)

SOM 182/3

Samuel Cook 3-0-31-0

15.6

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Samuel Cook to Sean Dickson, Six

15.5

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Samuel Cook to Sean Dickson, no run

15.4

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Samuel Cook to Sean Dickson, Four

15.3

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Samuel Cook to Sean Dickson, no run

15.2

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Samuel Cook to Tom Abell, 1 run

15.1

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Samuel Cook to Tom Abell, Four

End of over 15 (9 runs)

Sean Dickson 20 (13)

Tom Abell 30 (21)

SOM 167/3

Daniel Sams 4-2-22-0

14.6

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Daniel Sams to Sean Dickson, no run

14.5

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Daniel Sams to Sean Dickson, no run

14.4

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Daniel Sams to Tom Abell, 1 run

14.3

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Daniel Sams to Sean Dickson, 1 run

14.2

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Daniel Sams to Tom Abell, 1 run

14.1

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Daniel Sams to Tom Abell, Six

End of over 14 (3 runs)

Tom Abell 22 (18)

Sean Dickson 19 (10)

SOM 158/3

Matt Critchley 3-0-34-0

13.6

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Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, 1 run

13.5

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Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, no run

13.4

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Matt Critchley to Sean Dickson, 1 run

13.3

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Matt Critchley to Sean Dickson, no run

13.2

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Matt Critchley to Sean Dickson, no run

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Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, 1 run

End of over 13 (19 runs)

Sean Dickson 18 (7)

Tom Abell 20 (15)

SOM 155/3

Shane Snater 2-0-42-0

12.6

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Shane Snater to Sean Dickson, Six

12.5

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Shane Snater to Sean Dickson, Six

12.4

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Shane Snater to Tom Abell, 1 run

Match Summary

Essex and Somerset 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: 16.2: Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, Four | 15.6: Samuel Cook to Sean Dickson, Six | 15.4: Samuel Cook to Sean Dickson, 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 (Somerset 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

16.2: Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, Four
15.6: Samuel Cook to Sean Dickson, Six
15.4: Samuel Cook to Sean Dickson, Four
15.1: Samuel Cook to Tom Abell, Four
14.1: Daniel Sams to Tom Abell, Six
12.6: Shane Snater to Sean Dickson, Six
12.5: Shane Snater to Sean Dickson, Six

Short Highlights Summary

Somerset won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 16.2: Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, 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

16.3 1 Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, 1 run

16.2 4 Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, Four

16.1 0 Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, no run

End of over 16 (15 runs)

Sean Dickson 30 (17)

Tom Abell 35 (23)

SOM 182/3

Samuel Cook 3-0-31-0

15.6 6 Samuel Cook to Sean Dickson, Six

15.5 0 Samuel Cook to Sean Dickson, no run

15.4 4 Samuel Cook to Sean Dickson, Four

15.3 0 Samuel Cook to Sean Dickson, no run

15.2 1 Samuel Cook to Tom Abell, 1 run

15.1 4 Samuel Cook to Tom Abell, Four

End of over 15 (9 runs)

Sean Dickson 20 (13)

Tom Abell 30 (21)

SOM 167/3

Daniel Sams 4-2-22-0

14.6 0 Daniel Sams to Sean Dickson, no run

14.5 0 Daniel Sams to Sean Dickson, no run

14.4 1 Daniel Sams to Tom Abell, 1 run

14.3 1 Daniel Sams to Sean Dickson, 1 run

14.2 1 Daniel Sams to Tom Abell, 1 run

14.1 6 Daniel Sams to Tom Abell, Six

End of over 14 (3 runs)

Tom Abell 22 (18)

Sean Dickson 19 (10)

SOM 158/3

Matt Critchley 3-0-34-0

13.6 1 Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, 1 run

13.5 0 Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, no run

13.4 1 Matt Critchley to Sean Dickson, 1 run

13.3 0 Matt Critchley to Sean Dickson, no run

13.2 0 Matt Critchley to Sean Dickson, no run

13.1 1 Matt Critchley to Tom Abell, 1 run

End of over 13 (19 runs)

Sean Dickson 18 (7)

Tom Abell 20 (15)

SOM 155/3

Shane Snater 2-0-42-0

12.6 6 Shane Snater to Sean Dickson, Six

12.5 6 Shane Snater to Sean Dickson, Six

12.4 1 Shane Snater to Tom Abell, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Essex vs Somerset South Group match?
Somerset won by 7 wickets.

What is the Essex vs Somerset South Group?
Essex vs Somerset 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 Somerset live score?
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Tournament: Vitality Blast