Match Preview: Essex Eagles v Hampshire Hawks, Vitality Blast

Hawks v Essex Eagles
Vitality Blast
Friday 2nd June (7pm Start)
Chelmsford

Hampshire Hawks’ continue there Vitality Blast defence by travelling to Chelmsford to take on Essex.

After a tough loss to Surrey last night, the Hawks will be looking to bounce back tomorrow night under the lights.

James Vince’s consecutive scores of 88* see him enter the fixture as one of the most inform players in the country.

The two side's faced off twice last year, with each team gaining victory on home turf. 

Hampshire Squad

An unchanged 14-player squad has been named for the Hawks’ Vitality Blast clash with Essex.

Captain James Vince has become the Vitality Blast's highest ever run scorer after his 88* on Wednesday night.

Full Hampshire Squad

Essex

2022 Season In Numbers

• 3rd in the South Group
• Leading run scorer: Michael Pepper (439)
• Leading wicket taker: Simon Harmer (17)

Head-to-Head

Hampshire’s record in Vitality Blast v Essex

P: 37, W: 16, T: 3, L: 14, NR: 4

Last 5 meetings:

• June 9^th 2022 | The Ageas Bowl | South Group | Hampshire won by 32 runs 
• May 31^st 2022 | Chelmsford | South Group | Essex won by eight wickets
• July 16^th 2021 | The Ageas Bowl | South Group | Hampshire won by 18 runs
• June 11^th 2021 | Chelmsford | South Group | Hampshire won by 13 runs
• September 16^th 2020 | The Ageas Bowl | South Group | Essex won by 54 runs 

Tickets

Tickets for the Hawks’ match against Essex Eagles on Friday are available by clicking here.

Coverage

A live stream will be available for the match and a link to this stream will be available in the free-to-download Hampshire Cricket App and at www.ageasbowl.com/cricket.

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.

Weather Forecast

Please follow the link to view the latest weather forecast for Chelmsford:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2653266