2018 Second XI Fixtures Announced

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have today announced the Second XI fixtures for the 2018 season.

Hampshire will get their season underway with three home friendlies at the The Ageas Bowl, against Southampton Solent University, Jersey and then an Essex & Sussex XI. These warm-up matches will take place on 12th, 17th-18th and the 23rd-26th April respectively.

The first fixture for Hampshire in this year's Second XI Trophy will see them take on Unicorns at Saffron Walden on 30th April. A maximum of seven further fixtures will then follow with the competition Final set for 21st June.

Hampshire will contest their first Second XI Championship match of the season Kent at the The Ageas Bowl, beginning on 15th May. The side will then feature in eight further group matches in the Championship competition, with the Final taking place between the 4th and 7th of September.

Hampshire will also compete in the Second XI T20 competition, with fixtures begining on 14th June, when the The Ageas Bowl contingent travel to the Isle of Wight to take on Unicorns at Newclose. The group-stage of the competition consists of six fixtures in total, with Finals Day to be held on 9th August at Arundel.

As in previous seasons, T20 matches will be played as double-headers with fixtures due to start at approximately 11am and 3pm on each day.

The full 2018 fixture list can be found below:   

KEY:          

F        -        Friendly

SEF     -        Second Eleven Friendly

SET     -        Second Eleven Trophy  

SEC    -        Second Eleven Championship

SET20  -       ECB T20 Knock-Out