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With two games remaining, find out how Hampshire Hawks can confirm qualification from the South Group in this year’s Vitality Blast
Hampshire Hawks have just two Vitality Blast group matches left and their hopes of qualifying for the quarter-final are firmly in their own hands.
Following last Friday’s breathtaking victory over Essex Eagles, the Hawks occupy third place with home matches against Glamorgan and Gloucestershire left to play.
James Vince’s side sit on 14 points from their 12 matches – level with Kent Spitfires and Essex Eagles in fourth and fifth respectively, and two points behind Surrey in second.
Mathematically, Glamorgan and Sussex can also still qualify but it is unlikely due to them being four points behind the pack – meaning at least two of the Hawks, Kent Spitfires and Essex Eagles have to lose both their remaining games, while they win both and significantly improve their net run rate (NRR).
The Hawks are currently above both Kent and Essex due to boasting a better NRR. As a result, the Hawks just have to match or better one of those teams’ results from the final two games in order to qualify - as long as they maintain a higher NRR.
Whether the Hawks finish in third or fourth place will be determined by whether they can match or better both Kent and Essex’s results or just one of those sides. Finishing in either third or fourth will see the Hawks secure an away quarter-final.
Excluding a significant shift in the Net Run Rates of competing teams, James Vince’s side will only fail to qualify if both Kent and Essex pick up more points in the final two games.
Amongst all of this, the Hawks could also still finish in second place which would see them earn a home quarter-final. This would only happen in the below circumstances:
Hawks beat Glamorgan & Gloucestershire (NRR remains better than Kent & Essex) and Surrey lose to both Somerset & Essex
Hawks beat Glamorgan & Gloucestershire (NRR remains better than Kent & Essex) and Surrey lose to either Somerset or Essex and their NRR drops below the Hawks
Tickets for Hampshire Hawks’ last two Vitality Blast group matches at The Ageas Bowl are on sale now as they look to confirm a quarter-final spot.
There’s sure to be an electric atmosphere for the Hawks final Friday Night Out fixture against Glamorgan on Friday 30th June and we’re expecting a sunny afternoon for the Group Stage Finale on Sunday 2nd July for the match against Gloucestershire.
Vitality Blast matches at The Ageas Bowl offer live music, free activities, a great selection of food and drink, the best view in cricket and much more.
What’s more, free buses will be running to and from Southampton Airport Parkway & Hedge End railway stations before, during and after each match meaning travel has never been so hassle-free.
To watch the Vitality Blast champions in action, get your tickets now, via the link below.
