Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | South Group: Hampshire Hawks vs Essex

Hampshire Hawks vs Essex at a Glance

• James Vince and Ben McDermott, Hampshire’s opening pair, with combined runs scored of nearly 800.
• The last four games that Essex Eagles played against Hampshire Hawks ended in losses for them.
• Hampshire Hawks compete at their home field, where they have won three of their last four contests.

Hampshire Hawks vs Essex Team Preview

Hampshire Hawks

The Essex Eagles have been defeated by the Hampshire Hawks in four of the last five meetings, including one earlier this season. They feel optimistic because they had three victories at home this season.  

Under the DLS technique, James Vince’s team was defeated by Gloucestershire by 8 wickets in the previous match. They need to win this match to secure a spot in the next round since they are currently fourth in the point standings. Vince wants the team’s senior players to put on a great performance in this match and draw motivation from their decisive victory against Essex earlier in the year.  

Essex

The Eagles also performed poorly against the Kent Spitfires in the most recent game, going down big time.  The Eagles have suffered back-to-back defeats, and at this key point in the season, they must mount a great comeback.

Against the Kent Spitfires, Simon Harmer’s team lost by a score of 7 wickets due to poor bowling. Despite having 184 runs on the board, they were unable to defend it because their bowlers lacked focus. They don’t fare well against Hampshire, and Harmer will want to turn that around here. They can secure a spot in the next round with a victory here.     

Hampshire Hawks vs Essex Team Playing Squads

Hampshire Hawks Squads

Hampshire Hawks

James Vince (c), Ben McDermott (wk), Joe Weatherley, James Fuller, Ross Whiteley, Benny Howell, Chris Wood, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis, Toby Albert, John Turner

Essex Squads 

Essex

Simon Harmer (c), Adam Rossington (wk), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Paul Walter, Daniel Sams, Daniel Lawrence, Shane Snater, Matthew Critchley, Ben Allison, Robin Das, Sam Cook

Hampshire Hawks vs Essex Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Hampshire Hawks vs Essex outfield report

Hampshire Hawks vs Essex outfield report

At this stadium, chasing goals has always been a safe bet, and we’ve seen three out of every four games end in victories for teams who have done so. Early in the game, the wicket has always been a little difficult. In this game, the team that wins the toss will not think twice about bowling first.

On June 23, there won’t be any clouds in Southampton, and we anticipate a high-scoring match.

Although there might be some early movement for the bowlers, the surface allows batsmen to play their strokes freely. To win here, the team batting first would need to reach a goal total of more than 180 runs. 

Hampshire Hawks vs Essex Prediction

Winning the toss

• Hampshire Hawks

Player of the Match

• Hampshire Hawks – James Vince

Most sixes

• Hampshire Hawks – James Vince
• Essex – Robin Das

Most wickets

• Hampshire Hawks – Nathan Ellis
• Essex – Simon Harmer

Most runs

• Hampshire Hawks – James Vince
• Essex – Robin Das

Team Scores Batting First

• Hampshire Hawks – 185+   
• Essex – 175+  

According to our prediction, Hampshire Hawks will win this match.