Report & Reaction: Essex v Hampshire Men, Rothesay County Championship
Read the match report & hear reaction from Hampshire Men's Rothesay County Championship match against Essex at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground
Sunday 6th July – Hampshire Hawks vs Somerset (11am Women start, 3pm Men start)
Sunday 13th July – Hampshire Hawks vs Bears Women & Sussex Sharks Men (11am Women start, 3pm Men start)
Clear your Sundays – because July at Utilita Bowl is bringing the heat.
With back-to-back double headers featuring both Hampshire Hawks Men and Women, it’s the perfect way for fans, families, and cricket lovers to enjoy four huge match-ups in two action-packed Super Sundays.
Hampshire Hawks Women vs Somerset (11am)
Hampshire Hawks Men vs Somerset (3pm)
This is more than just a fixture – it’s a family day out with the stars of the future and present all in one place.
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And on the pitch? A rivalry steeped in T20 history.
Hampshire vs Somerset is one of the most iconic match-ups in Vitality Blast history – including the 2010 Final right here at the Ageas Bowl.
Somerset currently top the Men’s Blast table, but with Ellyse Perry set to make her first home appearance in a Hawks shirt, and a strong Hawks squad led by Georgia Adams, with key performers Maia Bouchier, Ella McCaughan and Freya Kemp, the women’s match will be just as fiercely contested.
Bears Women vs Hampshire Hawks (11am)
Hampshire Hawks Men vs Sussex Sharks (3pm)
Three apex predators. Two thrilling matches. One unmissable day.
This double header sees the Bears, Sharks and Hawks all descend on Utilita Bowl for a blockbuster day of T20 cricket. The clash between Hampshire Hawks Men and Sussex Sharks is known as ‘El Clasicoast’ – the oldest T20 rivalry in the world, dating back to the first-ever Blast match, played here in 2003.
Relive the very first T20 Blast match held here in Southampton with the video below, featuring match highlights of the historic game and reflections from key players who featured in the fixture: Sussex captain Chris Adams and Hampshire batter Derek Kenway.
Expect passion, power, and a packed crowd for a game that always delivers.
Earlier in the day, we host Bears Women for the very first time at Utilita Bowl, fresh from winning the reverse fixture in Birmingham. Can Georgia Adams and co. turn the tables on home soil?
Both Sundays are expected to feature some of the biggest names in the game, including:
For the men: James Vince, Tom Banton, Liam Dawson, Tymal Mills, and more
With earlier start times (11am & 3pm), free family-friendly entertainment & activities, and group discounts available, both weekends are ideal for:
Want to make your Sunday extra special? Premium hospitality packages are available at excellent value:
All for just £108 per adult and £90 per under-17 – ideal for family treats, club days out or relaxed summer entertaining.
Ticket Plus is already sold out for the Somerset fixture, so this is your best chance to enjoy upgraded seating and exclusive extras.
Buy early and save with advance-priced tickets.
Secure even more savings by purchasing for a group of 6+ to activate group discounts.
Purchase tickets via the links below.
To find out more about Hampshire Hawks and their home Vitality Blast games, follow the link below.
Read the match report & hear reaction from Hampshire Men's Rothesay County Championship match against Essex at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground
Watch highlights of Hampshire Men's Rothesay County Championship match against Essex at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground
Find out which Vitality Blast game is for you! In this edition, find out more about the two summer Sunday double headers on 6th & 13th July.