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Match Preview: Somerset v Hampshire Hawks, Vitality Blast
Match Preview: Somerset v Hampshire Hawks, Vitality Blast
A 13-player squad has been named for the Hawks’ opening 2023 Vitality Blast match against Somerset at The Cooper Associates County Ground
Somerset v Hawks Vitality Blast Wednesday 24th May (7pm Start) The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Hampshire Hawks begin their Vitality Blast title defence with a trip to The Cooper Associates County Ground to take on Somerset.
The two sides have met six times in the past two years, facing off in the semi-finals at Edgbaston in back-to-back seasons. The Hawks won on Finals Day last year on their way to a third T20 trophy.
In their last trip to Taunton, James Vince made his career best T20 score (129*) as the Hawks secured a 14-run victory.
Hampshire Squad
The Hawks have named a 13-player squad for the match on Thursday night.
Overseas stars Ben McDermott and Nathan Ellis have rejoined the squad from last year.
Brad Wheal will miss the competition due to a stress fracture, while Benny Howell is still recovering froma calf injury.
Full Hampshire Squad
James Vince (14) Captain
Toby Albert (15)
Mason Crane (32)
Scott Currie (44)
Liam Dawson (8)
Nathan Ellis (72)
James Fuller (26)
Ben McDermott (28)
Tom Prest (24)
John Turner (6)
Joe Weatherley (5)
Ross Whiteley (4)
Chris Wood (25)
Somerset
2022 Season In Numbers
Semi-Final – 2nd in the South Group
Leading run scorer: Rilee Rossouw – 623
Leading wicket taker: Ben Green – 21
Head-to-Head
Hampshire’s record in Vitality Blast v Somerset
P: 24, W: 9, T: 1, L: 14
Last 5 meetings:
July 16 2022 | Edgbaston | Semi-Final | Hampshire won by 37 runs
June 23 2022 | The Cooper Associates County Ground | South Group | Hampshire won by 14 runs
May 30 2022 | The Ageas Bowl | South Group | Somerset won by four wickets
September 18 2021 | Edgbaston | Semi-Final | Somerset won by two wickets
July 9 2021 | The Ageas Bowl | South Group | Hampshire won by 75 runs
Tickets
Tickets for the Hawks’ match against Somerset on Wednesday are available by clicking here.
Coverage
The match is live on Sky Sports Cricket, and thus won't be streamed.
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.
