Match Preview: Middlesex v Hampshire - Vitality Blast

Hampshire will be looking to add another win to their Vitality Blast tally and secure the T20 double against Middlesex when they face Eoin Morgan’s side at a sold-out Lord’s on Thursday.

Hampshire Squad:

A 16-man squad has been named for Thursday’s match-up, with 25-year-old left-arm spinner Jake Lintott, who featured for Hampshire in a T20 fixture in 2016, joining the squad on Thursday.

Sam Northeast and Colin Munro will be looking to continue their good form this week with Munro striking a half-century against Middlesex in the reverse fixture earlier this month, whilst Northeast struck his first T20 fifty for James Vince’s side against Essex Eagles last Saturday.

The Opposition:

Middlesex have had a difficult start to this year’s Vitality Blast campaign, suffering defeat in four of their five matches contested so far.

England limited-overs captain Morgan will lead the hosts, with overseas duo Dwayne Bravo and Ashton Agar also set to feature. England’s Dawid Malan and Ireland’s Paul Stirling also lead the line at the top of the order, with promising 20-year-old Max Holden also making good contributions opening up so far this year.

Steven Finn and Tom Helm lead the seam attack, with James Fuller who claimed 6-28 against Hampshire last week, also providing a strong bowling option alongside the reliable Bravo and left-arm spin from Agar.

Did You Know?

• Hampshire have won 10 of the last 13 T20 matches against Middlesex.
• Colin Munro struck his highest total of the competition so far in last week’s victory over Middlesex.
• Rilee Rossouw crunched a match-winning half-century in this fixture last year, helping secure a comprehensive six-wicket win.

Full Hampshire Squad

Coverage

Hampshire Cricket’s social media channels will provide updates throughout both match. Ball-by-ball coverage and match highlights can be found at ageasbowl.com/cricket.

BBC Radio Solent offers ball-by-ball commentary online at bbc.co.uk.

Thursday fixture at Lord’s will also be shown live on Sky Sports Cricket.

Weather Forecast:

Follow the link for the latest weather forecast for Lord’s: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcpvhhdht  

Tickets:

Tickets for Thursday’s match against Middlesex can be purchased here: lords.org/tickets.