Hampshire will be up against Essex in the South Group match of the T20 Blast. Essex lost their opening match and are sixth in the points table. On the other hand, Hampshire also suffered a defeat in the opening match. This will be crucial as these two sides look to get their first win of the season. This should be a closely fought game between these two sides. In this article we look at the playing XIs, top picks, pitch reports for this match.
Hampshire vs Essex Match Details
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Series |
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Match |
Hampshire vs Essex |
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Venue |
Southampton |
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Match Timings |
11:30 PM IST, 26th May |
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Live Streaming |
Fancode |
Hampshire vs Essex Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 matches |
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Hampshire |
L, W, L, W, L |
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Essex |
L, W, W, L, L |
HAM vs ESS Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
| Weather | Thunderstorm |
| Temperature | 31.9°C |
| Humidity | 43% |
HAM vs ESS Pitch Report
The Southampton pitch is expected to provide a good contest between bat and ball. Batters should enjoy the conditions once they settle in, while pacers are likely to get more assistance compared to spinners.
| Pitch Factor |
Percentage / Info |
| Batting Support | 55% |
| Bowling Support | 45% |
| Pace Bowling | 65% |
| Spin Bowling | 35% |
| Average Score | 180 |
HAM vs ESS Head-to-Head Record - Last 10 Matches
| Team | Wins |
| HAM Won | 6 |
| ESS Won | 4 |
| No Result (NR) | 0 |
Hampshire vs Essex Probable Playing XI
Hampshire: James Vince(c), Toby Albert(w), Joe Weatherley, Tom Prest, Hilton Cartwright, Delano Potgieter, James Fuller, Liam Dawson, Scott Currie, Manny Lumsden, Chris Wood
Essex: Paul Walter, Michael Pepper(w), Matthew Critchley, Luc Benkenstein, Wiaan Mulder, Noah Thain, Simon Harmer(c), Simon Fernandes, Shane Snater, Zaman Akhter, Charlie Bennett
Hampshire vs Essex Dream11 Captaincy Picks
James Vince will open the batting and is the leading run getter for Hampshire. He will be a Dream11 captaincy pick.
Wiaan Mulder has a good record in this format and will give points with her batting and bowling. He will be a top pick.
Hampshire vs Essex Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss is expected to bat first. The Southampton surface generally supports teams that post a competitive total and apply scoreboard pressure in T20 cricket. Spinners can also become effective during the middle overs due to the large ground dimensions.
| Prediction Category | Prediction |
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| Toss Winner | Hampshire |
| Toss Decision | Bat first |
Hampshire vs Essex Match Prediction
Both teams are looking for their first win of the season, but Hampshire appear to have a stronger and more balanced lineup overall.
Even though Essex have experienced players, Hampshire’s batting depth and bowling attack give them a slight advantage heading into this match.
HAM vs ESS Injury News
No injury updates available currently
Hampshire vs Essex Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
| Region | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
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| India | Sony Sports Network | Sony LIV |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go / NOW |
| United States | Willow TV | Willow TV |
| Pakistan | No dedicated TV broadcast | County YouTube channels / ECB website |
| Bangladesh | No dedicated TV broadcast | County YouTube channels / ECB website |
| UAE | No dedicated TV broadcast | County YouTube channels / ECB website |
