County Div-One 2022 | SUR vs ESS | Match Preview | CREX XI

The table-toppers Surrey will be looking to maintain their stay at the top of the County Championship Division One points table when they take on Essex in the 45th fixture of the competition.


The match will be contested at Kennington Oval, London, the United Kingdom from Tuesday (July 19). 


Surrey has been the team to beat in the ongoing County season. With five wins and four drawn matches, they have garnered 145 points to top the table. 


They are heading into this game on the back of a 4 wickets victory against Yorkshire. Rory Burns and Jamie Overton were the standout performers for them. 


Speaking of Essex, the team has played eight matches so far, out of which they have managed to win four games, and lost one while four of their fixtures ended in a draw. 


They have collected 98 points and are currently positioned at the fourth spot on the points table. They mauled Gloucestershire by 9 wickets in their most recent fixture and must be aiming to extend their winning streak in the competition. 

Key Performers 

  • Alastair Cook and Tom Westley are the leading run scorers for Essex, having amassed 656 and 425 runs respectively.

  • Rory Burns and Ben Foakes have been in imperious form for Surrey. The duo has contributed 570 and 523 runs respectively for the table-toppers.

  • Simon Harmer is leading the most-wickets chart for Essex with 40 wickets and also has contributed 247 runs so far.

Match Details

  • Venue: Kennington Oval, London, United Kingdom

  • Date & Time: July 19 to July 22 at 3:30 PM IST

  • Live Streaming: YouTube Channels of the Respective Counties 

Pitch Report 


The pitch at Kennington Oval offers complete assistance to the seamers, and the batters can expect a late help from the surface. The team winning the toss might opt to bowl first at this venue.


CREX XI Suggestion 


Wicket-Keeper: Adam Rossington, Ben Foakes 

Batters: Alastair Cook, Rory Burns, Ollie Pope

All-Rounders: Will Jacks, Matthew Critchley, Ryan Patel 

Bowlers: Jamie Overton, Sam Harmer, Jordan Clarke 


Captain: Rory Burns

Vice-Captain: Jamie Overton