Match Preview: Hampshire v Gloucestershire, Friendly

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

2022 saw a jam-packed summer of cricket so far with two England Vitality IT20s against India and South Africa, whilst there's been plenty of exciting domestic cricket all season-long with Hampshire Hawks and Southern Vipers winning their respective T20 trophies and the Southern Brave hosting four home group matches before The Hundred Eliminator landed in September.

In 2023, The Ageas Bowl will stage England Women in an 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 will see Hampshire Hawks and Southern Vipers look to defend their respective T20 titles and compete in other competitions, whilst The Hundred will return for its third edition.
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The Ageas 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 The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Enjoy local, seasonal British food, alongside an exquisite wine list.
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Boundary Lakes is The Ageas 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.
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Hilton at the Ageas 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.
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Discover and book premium corporate or private hospitality packages for international and domestic cricket, concerts and non-cricket events at The Ageas Bowl.

There's always plenty to enjoy - 2023 has two England internationals in store as well as Hampshire's endeavours in the Vitality Blast, Royal London Cup and LV= Insurance County Championship while Southern Brave and The Hundred returns for its third summer alongside the Southern Vipers' fixtures in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and Charlotte Edwards Cup.
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Wellbeing

The Hampshire Wellbeing Centre is The Ageas 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.
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If you’re planning a birthday party, awards ceremony, anniversary celebration or wedding day and reception, The Ageas Bowl and Hilton at The Ageas 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, The Ageas Bowl truly is the ideal setting in to which to welcome your guests for any special occasion or social event.
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Christmas & NYE

Celebrate Christmas & the arrival of the New Year at The Ageas Bowl including Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. The perfect Christmas venue. Explore our packages now.
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The Ageas Bowl's, including Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, 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 Ageas Ballroom, you can be sure that whatever your requirements, we’ll have them covered.
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Hampshire Cricket Foundation is Hampshire Cricket’s official charity and the charity aligned to The Ageas Bowl.

Since 2020, and the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hampshire Cricket Foundation’s primary aim has been to raise vital funds for the NHS, courtesy of a multi-year partnership with Southampton Hospitals Charity.
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The Ageas Bowl and Hilton at the Ageas Bowl host a vast array of events and showpiece occasions throughout the year.

Find out more here.
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The Ageas Bowl is home to Hampshire Cricket, Hilton at The Ageas Bowl and hosts a range of major sporting and non-sporting events, but the ground's offering doesn’t end there.

The world-class is also home to an elite sports medicine centre, the Hampshire Wellbeing Centre, the rapidly expanding amateur boxing club, Poseidon and the Hedge End Running Club.

Choi Kwang Do martial arts classes are also held at the Ageas Bowl, whilst 2016 saw the Hampshire Cricket College welcome its first students.

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Match Preview: Hampshire v Gloucestershire, Friendly

Hampshire take on Gloucestershire in a two-day pre-season friendly at The Ageas Bowl, starting on Monday 27th March

Sunday 26 March 2023

Hampshire welcome Gloucestershire to The Ageas Bowl for a two-day pre-season friendly, starting on Monday 27^th March, ahead of the start of the LV= Insurance County Championship campaign.

Hampshire Squad

Hampshire have named a 13-player squad for the friendly against Gloucestershire. Nick Gubbins will captain the side.

Full Hampshire Squad

Nick Gubbins (31) Captain	Kyle Abbott (87)
Keith Barker (13)	Ben Brown (10)
Mason Crane (32)	Aneurin Donald (12)
James Fuller (26)	Ian Holland (22)
Fletcha Middleton (19)	Felix Organ (3)
Tom Prest (24)	Joe Weatherley (5)
Brad Wheal (58)

Match Day Information

Fans are able to attend The Ageas Bowl to enjoy the friendly action, with no ticket required to gain entry, however the East side of the ground will be closed.

Parking is free and Blocks A-J and X will open at 10:30am each day ahead of play starting at 11am.

The Arlott Atrium will be the only bar open but will be serving limited snacks and drinks.

The Ageas Bowl Shop will be open as usual from 10am – 4pm on each day of the friendly.

Coverage

The match will not be streamed live but periodic updates will be available on the Hampshire Cricket social media channels.

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

Weather Forecast

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

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Match Preview: Hampshire Hawks v Surrey, Vitality Blast

Tuesday 30 May

A 14-player squad has been named as the Hawks' take on a strong Surrey side in the 2023 Vitality Blast at The Ageas Bowl

Match Preview: Southern Vipers v Thunder, CEC

Tuesday 30 May

Southern Vipers return to The Ageas Bowl to take on Thunder in another double-header with Hampshire Hawks

Highlights: Southern Vipers v Western Storm, CEC

Tuesday 30 May

Watch highlights of Southern Vipers' Charlotte Edwards Cup match against Western Storm at The Ageas Bowl

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