Basil Akram | Utilita Bowl

This site is best viewed with javascript enabled. For help enabling javascript please click here.

Venue
Venue

Utilita Bowl is on a mission to become the world's greenest international cricket stadium. Home to some of England's most successful cricket teams as well as Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, eforea spa, Boundary Lakes Golf Course, Hampshire Wellbeing Centre and BEEFY's Restaurant.
Cricket
Cricket

Utilita Bowl is the home of Hampshire Cricket, Southern Vipers and Southern Brave.

In 2023, Utilita Bowl hosted England Women in a sold-out Ashes ODI against Australia on Sunday 16th July, before England Men take on New Zealand in an ODI of their own on Sunday 10th September.

Domestic action saw Southern Vipers successfully defend their T20 title and Hampshire Hawks reach a record-breaking tenth T20 Finals Day, with plenty of other cricket to be played in other competitions.

The Hundred also returned for a third edition, which saw record attendances across each matchday for the Women's fixture.
Spa
Spa

Hilton - Southampton Utilita Bowl's eforea spa is a place like no other, an oasis of luxury, offering the ultimate relaxation experience.

Boasting a multitude of thermal experiences and luxurious journeys, you’re sure to find yourself emerging brighter, refreshed and re-connected.

Whether you’re wishing for a little ‘me-time’, a pamper day with friends or a weekend away with a loved one, look no further, allow eforea's expert team to take it from here.
BEEFY'S
BEEFY'S

BEEFY'S is a British bar and restaurant inspired by Lord Botham and located at Utilita Bowl, Southampton. Enjoy local, seasonal British food, alongside an exquisite wine list.
Golf
Golf

Boundary Lakes is Utilita Bowl's 18-hole golf course.

The parkland course - opened in July 2017 - set against the backdrop of Hampshire Cricket's home, is complete with USGA standard greens and is sure to provide a stern test for both high and low handicappers alike.

Boundary Lakes offers green fees from £32.50, society days from £35 and has a range of Memberships available.
Hotel
Hotel

Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, the stunning 171-bedroom hotel, located at the home of Hampshire Cricket, boasts a luxury eforea spa, BEEFY’S by Lord Botham fine dining restaurant, a gym and extensive meeting and event space as well as the venue's 18-hole golf course, Boundary Lakes.

With all this to keep you busy and a whole host of entertainment right on your doorstep, we're confident you won't be able to stay for long enough.
Hospitality

Hospitality

Discover and book hospitality packages for international cricket, domestic cricket, franchise cricket and concerts at Utilita Bowl.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing

The Hampshire Wellbeing Centre is Utilita Bowl's bespoke healthcare facility offering a wide selection of services - including physiotherapy, sports massage and exercise classes - to all.

The centre, boasting a well-equipped modern rehabilitation gym, consultation rooms and a vast amount of outside space to cater for almost any rehabilitation, is open to the public with the specialist team able to assess and treat a wide range of conditions in individuals aged eight and upwards.
Weddings & Events
Weddings & Events

If you’re planning the office Christmas party, awards ceremony, anniversary celebration or wedding day and reception, Utilita Bowl's superb choice of suites and personalised service assure luxury and unsurpassed quality.

With bespoke and tailor-made finest cuisine menus, the capacity to plan the most intimate of gatherings or welcome up to 450 guests, breathtaking on-site facilities including eforea spa, gym, restaurants and of course, luxury rooms and accommodation, Utilita Bowl truly is the ideal setting in to which to welcome your guests for any special occasion or social event.
Meetings & Conferences
Meetings & Conferences

Utilita Bowl's broad range of stylish and luxurious suites, cutting edge audio-visual capabilities and bespoke catering provision, deem the venue the ideal location for a vast array of meetings and conferences.

Whether it’s a meeting for ten in our boardroom or an exhibition in our expansive Hilton Ballroom, you can be sure that whatever your requirements, we’ll have them covered.
Charity
Charity

Hampshire Cricket Foundation is Hampshire Cricket’s official charity and the charity aligned to Utilita Bowl.
Recreation
Recreation

Hampshire Cricket Board.
Growing and improving the game to provide a cricketing future for all.
What's On
- England Men v Australia IT20
- England Women v New Zealand IT20
What's On

Utilita Bowl and Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl host a vast array of events and showpiece occasions throughout the year.

Find out more here.

Cricket
Events
Online Store
Spa
Restaurant
Golf
Hotel
Offers

Player info

Squad No:: 46
DOB:: 23.02.93
Debut:: August 2014 v Yorkshire
Best:: 0-24 v Yorkshire (August, 2014)
Playing Style:: Right Hand Bat, Right Arm Bowler
Born:: Essex, England

Basil Akram

Bowler

Basil Akram is a right-arm pace bowler and right-handed batsman.

After impressing for Hampshire’s Second XI throughout 2014, the 22-year old seamer was awarded a development contract with the club for the 2015 season.

Alongside his Second XI exploits, he has also featured for Loughborough MCCU in several first-class fixtures across 2014 and to begin the 2015 season.

Akram made his debut for the county in the Royal London One-Day Cup in August last year and possesses career best figures of 2-82 which he picked up against local rivals Sussex back in 2014.

Having also faced off against Hampshire in a pre-season fixture in April, Akram will be looking to fight for a place in the club’s First XI during the 2015 season.

More:

See Basil's profile on ESPN CricInfo
See a list of matches and detailed statistics for Basil on Cricket Archive
Research Basil's career achievements on Player Oracle

Latest

Match Preview: Surrey v Hampshire, Vitality CC

Thursday 25 April

A 13-player Hampshire squad will travel to The Kia Oval to take on Surrey in the Vitality County Championship

MATCH CENTRE: Middlesex 2nd XI v Hampshire 2nd XI

Thursday 25 April

Keep up with the action as Hampshire's 2nd XI take on Middlesex 2nd XI at Radlett in the Second XI Championship

Report & Reaction: Southern Vipers v Central Sparks, RHFT

Wednesday 24 April

Read the match report & hear reaction from Southern Vipers' Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy match against Central Sparks at Wormsley

Contact Us For all contact details and enquiries

General Enquiries

enquiries@utilitabowl.com

Ticket and Membership Office

023 8047 2002 (Opt 2)

tickets@utilitabowl.com

Hospitality

hospitality@utilitabowl.com

Sponsorship and Advertising

sponsorship@utilitabowl.com

Coaching

coaching@utilitabowl.com

Press & Media Enquiries

wesley.spearman@utilitabowl.com

Discrimination Reporting

We stand against discrimination in all its forms and are committed to ensuring that cricket is a game for everyone. If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination you can report it through the ECB’s website by clicking here.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding Officer: Stuart Chatfield

+447552 533 692

stuart.chatfield@utilitabowl.com

Address

Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3XH

Enquiry

We’d love to keep you up to date with Utilita Bowl’s latest news and offers.
Please tick the box if you would be happy for us to contact you by email.
You are free to change your mind or opt-out of receiving emails at any time while your data will be processed in accordance with our privacy policy.

×