ESSEX V SURREY at Chelmsford (Royal London One-Day Cup), 27 MAY 2018

Fifth in the South Group plays host to eighth; and given that both have already suffered two defeats, it's safe to deduce whichever side loses tomorrow's clash at Chelmsford can start making alternative plans for the last Saturday in June. Surrey have a game in hand, and even though Virat Kohli is no longer coming, 18-year-old Will Jacks has cemented his place at the top of a batting order that might also benefit from the return of Mark Stoneman. The latter's 4 and 9 in the First Test could well see him getting the chop. But, hey, let's focus on the positives - what an innings that was from Jacks last Wednesday, when, at 19 years and 183 days, he became the youngest player to hit a List A hundred for Surrey (beating the record held by Jason Roy, who was 21 years and 27 days when he made 101 against Warwickshire in 2011).

With five having already made fifties in this competition this year, the Essex batting is a good as you will come across. Varun Chopra (average 71.50) and Tom Westley have both hit hundreds, while Ravi Bopara and Ashar Zaidi are ideal coming in once a foundation has been laid. With the ball, captain Ryan ten Doeschate has a number of options at his disposal including Zimbabwean Shane Snater, who, apart from being Jason Roy's cousin, has represented the Netherlands. Snater has also taken five Royal London wickets at 19.60 runs apiece.

Judging by the historical stats, Jade Dernbach could be a big factor. His List A record against Essex is 18 wickets at 18.00. With the bat, Ben Foakes has an average of 122.00, which includes his 77 not out, in the corresponding match at the Oval last year.

Surrey v Essex - List A Records Sheet


Rikki Clarke is set to make his 225th List A appearance, while Essex's Ashar Zaidi goes into tomorrow's contest with 2,930 List A runs.


Tom Curran is flying in from Kolkata; his IPL involvement having now finished. But, alas, he isn't expected to feature at Chelmsford tomorrow. Morne Morkel also hasn't been named in the Surrey squad, so expect to see the same side that reeled in Gloucestershire with more than four overs to spare to keep alive their Royal London hopes.

OPPONENT DATE COMP RESULT VENUE SURREY OPPONENT
Gloucestershire 23 May 2018 RLC Won By 6 Wickets The Oval 286-4 (45.4) 282-6 (50)
Hampshire 21 May 2018 RLC Lost By 4 Wickets (D/L) Rose Bowl 262-7 (44) 227-6 (32.5)
Somerset 18 May 2018 RLC Lost By 8 Wickets The Oval 129 (35.2) 131-2 (21.3)
Nottinghamshire 1 Jul 2017 RLC Lost By 4 Wickets Lord's 297-9 (50) 298-6 (47.5)
Worcestershire 17 Jun 2017 RLC Won by 153 runs Worcester 363-7 (50) 210 (33.2)


Surrey have lost seven out of their last nine List A one-day clashes with Essex. Still, both victories during that period came at Chelmsford (in 2008 and 2016), so it's not all bad news. I might have to play my "too close to call" card here. Who knows, maybe the weather will have the final say - although the forecast is for it to be warm, they're also telling us to expect thundery showers.


V.Chopra, A.Wheater (wk), T.Westley, D.Lawrence, R.Bopara, R ten Doeschate (capt), A.Zaidi, S.Harmer, N.Wagner, S.Snater and S.Cook.


Neil Bainton and Alex Wharf.

DATE COMP RESULT VENUE TOSS DECISION SURREY ESSEX
2 May 2017 RLC Lost By 1 Wicket The Oval Surrey Bat 210 (47.4) 212-9 (49.2)
24 Jul 2016 RLC Won By 66 Runs Chelmsford Surrey Bat 313-8 (50) 247 (41.2)
2 Aug 2013 NL Lost By 7 Wickets The Oval Surrey Bat 223-7 (40) 226-3 (35.1)
3 Jun 2013 NL Lost By 178 Runs Chelmsford Surrey Field 134 (29.5) 312-7 (40)
5 Aug 2008 NL Lost By 30 Runs (D/L) Chelmsford Essex Bat 47-4 (15) 167 (35.1)
25 May 2008 FPT Won By 8 Wickets Chelmsford Surrey Field 219-2 (36.2) 215 (40)
11 May 2008 FPT Lost By 156 Runs The Oval Essex Bat 235 (38.2) 391-5 (50)
3 Jun 2007 FPT Lost By 8 Runs Whitgift Sch Essex Bat 240 (49.4) 248 (47.3)
25 Jun 2006 C&G Lost By 6 Wickets Chelmsford Essex Field 128 (39) 131-4 (15.3)
25 Aug 2004 NL No Result Chelmsford Essex Bat - 135-5 (25.1)
23 May 2004 NL Won By 31 Runs The Oval Essex Field 268 (43.3) 237 (42.5)
8 Jun 2003 NL Won By 3 Wickets The Oval Surrey Field 221-7 (42.5) 220 (44.2)
27 Apr 2003 NL Won By 15 Runs Chelmsford Essex Field 268-8 (45) 253 (43)
8 Sep 2002 NL Won By 2 Runs Chelmsford Essex Field 162 (43.3) 160 (38.2)
28 Jul 2002 NL Won By 73 Runs Guildford Essex Field 310-7 (45) 237 (40.1)
2 May 2002 B&H Lost By 4 Wickets Chelmsford Essex Field 223 (49.2) 224-6 (45.2)
5 May 2001 B&H Won By 6 Wickets The Oval Essex Bat 223-4 (47) 222-8 (50)
23 Aug 2000 NL Lost By 23 Runs Colchester Essex Bat 183 (43.3) 206-8 (45)
29 May 2000 NL Abandoned The Oval No toss made - - -
15 Apr 2000 B&H Abandoned Chelmsford No toss made - - -

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