Match Preview: Hampshire Men v Durham, Rothesay County Championship
Hampshire Men return Rothesay County Championship action against Durham at Utilita Bowl over May Bank Holiday weekend
With less than a month to go until this year's Vitality Blast gets underway, Hampshire's preparations for this summer's T20 action commences with a charity match at Hartley Wintney Cricket Club this Friday 28th June.
A Hampshire XI take on Hartley Wintney CC in a T20 match at the Cricket Green in Hartley Wintney, with play to get underway at 3pm.
The match - held in support of Dove House School Academy and Hampshire Cricket in the Community - is free to attend, with more information available below.
Hampshire’s quest to reach an eighth Vitality Blast Finals Day in ten years begins on Friday 19th July (7pm) with fans treated to the always anticipated ‘el clasicoast’ clash to start the summer. A huge home fixture against Surrey on Friday 16th August is the highlight of four matches in August with clashes against Somerset (Friday 9th August), Essex (Sunday 25th August) and Middlesex (Thursday 29th August) also arriving at the venue.
Tickets, Passports and hospitality packages for all of seven fixtures at the The Ageas Bowl this summer are available online via the link below, on the Hampshire Cricket App, over the phone on 0844 847 1863, in person from the The Ageas Bowl Ticketing and Membership Office (during normal working hours).
The annual fixture is always well attended and played in great spirits, take a look at last year's instalment below.
As well as all of the on-field action, a range of free family-friendly activities will be available at matches once again this summer, helping to deliver unforgettable family days out at the The Ageas Bowl. The venue was recognised for its outstanding family experience at last December’s ECB’s Business of Cricket Awards, taking home the ‘Welcome Families Award’.
As part of the venue’s off-pitch offering, fans will be able to take advantage of a range of excellent ‘festival style’ food and drink concessions again this year – as well as live music at the ground ranked as having the best view in English cricket.
2019 Vitality Blast Fixtures at the The Ageas Bowl
Hampshire v Sussex Sharks – Friday 19th July, 7pm
Hampshire v Kent Spitfires – Sunday 21st July, 2:30pm
Hampshire v Glamorgan – Friday 2nd August, 7pm
Hampshire v Somerset – Friday 9th August, 7pm
Hampshire v Surrey – Friday 16th August, 7pm
Hampshire v Essex Eagles – Sunday 25th August, 2:30pm
Hampshire v Middlesex – Thursday 29th August, 6:30pm
Hampshire Men return Rothesay County Championship action against Durham at Utilita Bowl over May Bank Holiday weekend
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