Match Preview: Hampshire Hawks v Essex Eagles, Sussex Sharks & Glamorgan, Vitality Blast

Following successive home victories against Gloucestershire and Somerset, Hampshire wrap up their Vitality Blast South Group campaign at The Ageas Bowl this week with crucial matches against Essex Eagles, Sussex Sharks and Glamorgan.

Friday’s double-header against the Eagles and Sharks will provide a further opportunity for the side to continue their positive run of form whilst also keeping alive the hope of progressing to the competition’s knockout stages, heading into the group-stage curtain-closer on Sunday.

Hampshire Squad:

A 12-man squad has been announced for all three fixtures.

James Vince, fresh from recording his first international century and making key contributions throughout England’s thrilling ODI series-victory against Pakistan, returns to the squad as captain. Liam Dawson also makes his return after completing a period of self-isolation with the national side.

Excellent performances from home-grown talent Joe Weatherley, Lewis McManus Tom Prest and Scott Currie underpinned last week’s success against Somerset and the quartet will again be hoping to make key contributions across this week’s final contests. 

Full Hampshire Squad:

Fan Attendance:

Hampshire Hawks' Vitality Blast matches against Essex Eagles, Sussex Sharks and Glamorgan at The Ageas Bowl will have a restricted fan attendance with only 2021 Hampshire Cricket Members and Passport holders attending the fixtures at The Ageas Bowl. 

Coverage:

A live stream will be available for the matches and a link to this stream will be available in the free-to-download Hampshire Cricket App and at www.ageasbowl.com/cricket.

Both the Hampshire Cricket App and www.ageasbowl.com/cricket will also host live match centres with scorecard, statistics and insight available throughout.

Weather Forecast:

Please follow the link to view the latest weather forecast for The Ageas Bowl: www.bbc.co.uk/weather/6620360