Highlights From 2021

As we draw to the end of 2021, we've taken a look at some of The Ageas Bowl's highlights from the past year.

Take a look at some of the highlights in the video below.

The summer kicked-off with a rebrand as Hampshire Cricket returned to being referenced as Hampshire Hawks for their T20 campaigns, after which the Hawks then progressed to Vitality Blast Finals Day in an astonishing fashion at the latter stage of the competition.

The inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final took place at The Ageas Bowl between the top-two Test match teams in the world, India and New Zealand – where the Kiwis clinched the title in a thrilling and historic fixture.

International cricket then continued after the ICC WTC Final concluded, as Eoin Morgan’s England faced Sri Lanka in their third and final Vitality IT20 of the series, where Morgan and his side came out victorious in the match and the series.

2021 also saw the introduction of The Hundred, a brand-new domestic tournament in the UK. Southern Brave men’s and women’s sides both competed in four successful double matchdays at The Ageas Bowl, before the women’s side finished Runners-Up, whilst the men’s side went on the win the inaugural trophy.

During The Hundred, Hampshire’s future stars took centre stage in the Royal London Cup, impressing as Hampshire came close to qualifying for the knock-out stages.

The first-class season wrapped-up in some style too, as Hampshire came agonisingly close to securing their first County Championship title since 1973 in a final day which kept all viewers and followers right at the edge of their seats.

Meanwhile, Hampshire’s Second XI had successfully defended their Second XI Championship title for the second year running, since winning it in 2019.

The Ageas Bowl’s Southern Vipers also successfully defended their title, the 50-over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, whilst also progressing to the Charlotte Edwards Cup Finals Day in their hard-fought season.

The stars from London's West End once again visited the world-class venue to bring a spectacular one-night outdoor concert of Tina Turner's amazing music, An Evening of Tina.

To round-off the year, the venue’s annual fireworks display returned for the first time since 2019.

2022 is shaping up to be yet another exciting year at The Ageas Bowl. Keep your eyes peeled for the domestic cricket fixture list coming out early in 2022, whilst more events will be released as we enter into the New Year.

Becoming a Hampshire Cricket Member is the way to enjoy all that 2022 has to offer at The Ageas Bowl, especially for cricket fans.

Join the Hampshire Cricket family before the end of January to take advantage of the early bird discount, meaning Memberships are available from just £49 for adults and only £25 for Under-17s.