Jordan Cox’s Batting Masterclass Stuns Hampshire
Jordan Cox delivered a T20 innings to remember, smashing a spectacular unbeaten 139 off just 60 balls to guide Essex Eagles to a stunning four-wicket win over Hampshire in the T20 Blast. Chasing a huge target of 221 at Chelmsford, Cox’s heroics rewrote records and left the crowd breathless.
Match Highlights
- Chasing 221: Essex found themselves in early trouble after brisk starts from Paul Walter (13) and Michael Pepper (23) were cut short.
- Cox Takes Charge: Arriving at the crease with Essex needing a miracle, Cox went on the attack immediately, especially targeting James Fuller with three consecutive boundaries and a six.
- Half-Century in 22 Balls: Setting the tone for a fearless chase, Cox stormed to fifty off just 22 balls.
- Maximum Carnage: Cox decimated Benny Howell, hitting three sixes in both the eighth over and another 27-run over later.
- Maiden T20 Hundred: He completed his first-ever T20 century in just 47 balls, celebrating amidst rapturous applause.
- Finishing in Style: With Essex requiring 11 off the final over, Cox—on 127*—finished the job in just two balls, hammering two massive sixes to win the match with four deliveries to spare.
Record-Breaking Numbers
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Runs (not out) | 139 |
| Balls Faced | 60 |
| Sixes Hit | 11 |
| Fours Hit | 11 |
| Strike Rate | 231.67 |
| T20 Hundreds | 1 (maiden) |
| Partnership Support | No player made 30+ runs |
Key Moments
- Cox struck three consecutive boundaries and a six in his first full over faced.
- Reached fifty in just 22 balls, displaying boundaries all around the ground.
- Brought up a maiden T20 hundred in just 47 balls under pressure as wickets fell.
- Finished the chase in style, launching two back-to-back sixes off the first two balls of the final over to seal victory.
Essex Eagles’ Greatest T20 Run-Chase?
- Total Chased: 221 for 6 in 19.2 overs
- Result: Essex won by four wickets with four balls to spare
- Man of the Match: Jordan Cox (139* off 60 balls)
This innings will remain one of the standout knocks in T20 Blast history, exemplifying composure, power, and relentless strokeplay under pressure. Jordan Cox’s brutal 139* has set a new benchmark for match-winning brilliance in a high-pressure chase.
