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

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks at a Glance

• James Vince is our pick to be Hampshire Hawks’ leading run scorer against Sussex Sharks because of his outstanding performance thus far in the campaign.
• Top T20 bowler Nathan Ellis is our pick to lead the Hampshire Hawks in wickets throughout this game.
• Tymal Mills has quick bowling motion and good swing. He is our choice for the leading wicket-taker for the Sussex Sharks in this match.

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Team Preview

Hampshire Hawks

Hampshire Hawks defeated Essex Eagles by 118 runs on Friday night to make it two wins and two losses after losing two of their first three games. In light of the outcome, the Hawks are now in fourth place heading into this game on Saturday.

James Vince, the team’s captain, scored 103 runs off 48 balls in Chelmsford, turning up one of the finest innings of the competition thus far. He scored 279 runs from his final three innings and smashed eight fours and eight sixes in his innings against the Essex Eagles. 

Sussex Sharks

The only team in front of the winless Middlesex in the South Group’s standings is Sussex Sharks, who have suffered two losses from their first three games. In their second T20 Blast match of the season, the Sharks defeated Surrey despite their disadvantage by a margin of five wickets.

Seven batters for Sussex Sharks registered a single-figure score in their 25-run loss against Essex Eagles on Thursday. Shadab Khan and Michael Burgess made golden ducks but captain Ravi Bopara scored just one run at the top of the order. 

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Team Playing Squads

Hampshire Hawks Squads

Hampshire Hawks

James Vince (c), Ben McDermott (wk), Joe Weatherley, Aneurin Donald, Liam Dawson,  James Fuller, Nathan Ellis, Ross Whiteley, Chris Wood, Toby Albert, Scott Currie

Sussex Sharks Squads 

Sussex Sharks

Ravi Bopara (c), Michael Burgess (wk), Tom Alsop, James Coles, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, George Garton, Oliver Carter, Shadab Khan, Tymal Mills, Tom Clark, Henry Crocombe

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks outfield report

  The Ageas Bowl

It is advised that the team winning the toss bat first on this wicket and make an effort to contain the score based on prior outcomes and team performance in recent years.

Southampton’s Ageas Bowl The maximum temperature for the day is predicted to be 25°C, while the minimum temperature will be 7°C. With no sign of rain.

The Rose Bowl in Southampton will host this Vitality T20 Blast match. At this location, the bat and ball battle is typically intense, with the par score hovering around 165.

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Prediction

Winning the toss

• Hampshire Hawks

Player of the Match

• Hampshire Hawks – James Vince

Most sixes

• Hampshire Hawks – James Vince
• Sussex Sharks – Shadab Khan

Most wickets

• Hampshire Hawks – Liam Dawson
• Sussex Sharks – Tymal Mills

Most runs

• Hampshire Hawks – James Vince
• Sussex Sharks – Shadab Khan

Team Scores Batting First

• Hampshire Hawks – 170+
• Sussex Sharks – 160+   

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