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

Middlesex vs Hampshire Hawks at a glance

• Middlesex were defeated by Gloucestershire in a game played in Bristol.
• Hampshire Hawks easily defeated Sussex in a match played at The Rose Bowl.
• Hampshire’s previous encounter saw outstanding performances from Scott Currie, Liam Dawson, James Vince, and Ben McDermott.

Middlesex vs Hampshire Hawks Team Preview

Middlesex

Middlesex has had a very bad season so far in the Vitality Blast 2023, losing all six of their games. They are the only team in both groups still searching for their first victory, in addition to finishing last in the South Group.

Whether batting first or second, Middlesex has struggled to score runs at the top of the order or in the middle of the order. In his previous two innings, Max Holden scored 56 runs, while earlier in the competition, captain Steve Eskinazi had two half-centuries in a row. In their most recent match, only three wickets could be claimed by Middlesex before Gloucestershire crossed the finish line, with one batter each being dismissed by Josh de Caires, Thilan Walalllawita, and Luke Hollman. Blake Cullen failed to pick up a wicket in Bristol despite having five wickets across the two previous games.

Hampshire Hawks

After a sluggish start to the tournament, Hampshire is now back on track to reach the final and win the championship last year. In their last two encounters, the Hawks defeated Essex Eagles by 118 runs and Sussex Sharks by 10 wickets.

Only Wayne Madsen of the Derbyshire Falcons has scored more runs in the 2023 Vitality Blast than Hampshire captain James Vince, who is in excellent form. His previous four innings have resulted in 71 not-outs, 103 not-outs, 88 not-outs, and 88 not-outs. Hampshire bowled brilliantly as a team in their last game, with just Nathan Ellis going wicketless out of the six bowlers used. Despite remaining economical, the Australian was unable to replicate Liam Dawson’s figures of 2-18 from four overs.

Middlesex vs Hampshire Hawks Team Playing Squads

Middlesex Squads

Middlesex

Stephen Eskinazi (c), Jack Davies (wk), Joe Cracknell, Max Holden, Ryan Higgins, Pieter Malan, Luke Hollman, Tom Helm, Josh De Caires, Blake Cullen, and Thilan Walallawita.

Hampshire Hawks Squads

Hampshire Hawks

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

Middlesex vs Hampshire Hawks Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Middlesex vs Hampshire Hawks outfield report

Radlett Cricket Club

Both sides will be eager to win the toss, bowl first, and limit the opposing team to 165 runs or less.

The weather forecast for Tuesday’s game is warm with bright skies in the evening. The humidity level is forecast to be approximately 61%.

Radlett Cricket Club will host this Vitality Blast match. With shorter-than-average boundaries, this pitch frequently offers runs to batters.

Middlesex vs Hampshire Hawks Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• Hampshire Hawks

Player of the Match

• Hampshire Hawks – James Vince

Most sixes

• Middlesex – Stephen Eskinazi
• Hampshire Hawks – James Vince

Most wickets

• Middlesex – Blake Cullen
• Hampshire Hawks – Liam Dawson

Most runs

• Middlesex – Stephen Eskinazi
• Hampshire Hawks – James Vince

Team Scores Batting First

• Middlesex – 155+
• Hampshire Hawks – 165+

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