County Championships

County by County 2026 Season Preview – Division One – Essex

Overall, it was a disappointing season for Essex. Injury and availability problems hampered the County Championship side, and at the halfway point of the season, there was a threat of relegation rather than a title challenge.

They also really struggled to get off the mark in the T20.

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By Victoria Polley

Formed: 1876
Home Ground: Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford
Captain(s): Tom Westley (CC/ODC), Simon Harmer (T20), Grace Scrivens (Women)
Director Of Cricket: Chris Silverwood
2025 Results: CC1: 6/10; ODC: 4/9 Group A; T20: 9/9 (South Group); WODC: 8/8; WT20: 7/8; WCCT20: third round
Honours: Championship: (8) 1979, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1991, 1992, 2017, 2019; Bob Willis Trophy: 2020; Gillette/NatWest/C&G/FP Trophy: (3) 1985, 1997, 2008; B&H Cup: (2) 1979, 1998; Pro40/National League/CB40/YB40/ODC: (2) 2005, 2006; Sunday League: (3) 1981, 1984, 1985; T20 Cup...

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