Match Info
| Match | SOM vs ESS, Match 44, County Championship Division One, 2026 |
| Match Type | firstclass |
| Series | County Championship Division One, 2026 |
| Date & Time | 20, Aug 2026, 02:00 PM GST |
| Toss | Essex elected to bowl |
| Venue | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton |
| Umpires | ID Blackwell(England), MJ Saggers(England) |
| Referee | Mike Smith (England) |
Weather and Pitch Conditions
| Weather Condition | N/A |
| Weather Report | N/A |
| Pitch Condition | Fast & Bounce |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Slow Spin |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Pace & Bounce |
| Batting Condition | Average |