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

Hampshire Hawks vs Surrey CCC at a glance

• The last game was won by Hampshire Hawks by 8 wickets.
• Surrey CCC suffered a five-wicket defeat in their previous game. So far in the series, they have two victories.
• Hampshire Hawks is ranked seventh, while Surrey CCC is second in the standings.

Hampshire Hawks vs Surrey CCC Team Preview

Hampshire Hawks

The 2022 Vitality Blast Champions lost their opening match to Somerset CCC by eight wickets, but on Friday at the Ageas Bowl, they rebounded with a convincing eight-wicket victory over Middlesex. In their triumph in the previous game, the Hawks appeared to be much more like themselves in 2022.

Ben McDermott, James Vince, and Tom Prest, Hampshire’s top three batters, contributed 157 of their 172 runs against Middlesex. James Vince, the captain, led all scorers with 88 points from 55 balls in an innings that had 11 boundaries. Ross Whiteley and Liam Dawson were both without a wicket in the Friday game, although Chris Wood, Nathan Ellis, James Fuller, and Mason Crane all struck out two batters. Ellis, who performed admirably in this year’s IPL, has returned for a second season in the Vitality Blast.

Surrey CCC

Frequently one of the South Group’s most powerful teams, Surrey CCC defeated Middlesex and Kent Spitfires in their first two games before falling to Sussex Sharks by five wickets with one ball left on Sunday. They have a group of international players on their team.

After saving the team with his bat against Kent Spitfires, Surrey CCC was without centurion Sean Abbott in the loss to Sussex Sharks. Together, Will Jacks and Laurie Evans are Surrey’s potent opening duo. The Surrey CCC bowlers were superb in their control bowling against the Sussex Sharks, but they were unable to pick up enough wickets to win the match. Sam Curran has a great variety of variations, and Sunil Narine is problematic on any pitch.

Hampshire Hawks vs Surrey CCC Team Playing Squads

Hampshire Hawks Squads

Hampshire Hawks

James Vince (c), Ben McDermott (wk), Joe Weatherley, Tom Prest, Ross Whiteley, Liam Dawson, Toby Albert, Nathan Ellis, Mason Crane, Chris Wood, and Scott Currie.

Surrey CCC

Surrey CCC

Sam Curran (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Laurie Evans, Tom Curran, Sunil Narine, Jamie Overton, Sean Abbott, Jordan Clark, Tom Lawes, and Gus Atkinson.

Hampshire Hawks vs Surrey CCC Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Hampshire Hawks vs Surrey CCC outfield report

  The Ageas Bowl Southampton

Based on previous results and team success in recent years, it is recommended that the side winning the toss bat first on this wicket and attempt to defend the score.

During the match, the weather in Southampton will be approximately 20 degrees Celsius, with little risk of rain. The sky will be overcast here.

The Rose Bowl in Southampton will host this Vitality Blast match. At this venue, bat and ball generally compete well, and we anticipate a par score of around 190.

Hampshire Hawks vs Surrey CCC Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• Surrey CCC

Player of the Match

• Surrey CCC – Sam Curran

Most sixes

• Hampshire Hawks – James Vince
• Surrey CCC – Sam Curran

Most wickets

• Hampshire Hawks – Nathan Ellis
• Surrey CCC – Sunil Narine

Most runs

• Hampshire Hawks – James Vince
• Surrey CCC – Sam Curran

Team Scores Batting First

• Hampshire Hawks – 170+
• Surrey CCC – 160+

According to our prediction, Surrey CCC will win this match.