Match Winner
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County Championship Division OneFinished
S
SomersetVS
E
EssexThe Cooper Associates County GroundThu, 20 Aug, 2026, 3:30 pm ISTOrganized by England and Wales Cricket Board
Post-match verificationFinished
Recorded outcome
Somerset won by 8 wickets
Somerset
469/10 (127.5 ov) • 103/2 (19.2 ov)
Essex
158/10 (42.4 ov) • 412/10 (161.1 ov)
Toss: Essex chose to bowling
Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground
Player of the match: Not supplied
This result record was verified through 28 August 2026, 11:59 PM IST. The pre-match research below remains a separate historical checklist and has not been rewritten after the outcome.
Somerset vs Essex Prediction Archive
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Toss Winner
tossWho will win the toss — Somerset or Essex?
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Top Batsman
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Top Bowler
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Most Sixes
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Most Runs (Team)
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Highest Opening Partnership
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Man of the Match
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First Wicket Method
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Powerplay Score
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Total Runs Over/Under
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Total Wickets Over/Under
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Most Fours
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Top Wicketkeeper
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Best Economy Rate
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Highest Individual Score
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First Innings Score
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Most Run Outs
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Will There Be a Fifty?
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Will There Be a Century?
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Winning Margin
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Draw No Bet
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