Match Preview: Hook & Newnham Basics v Hampshire Academy, SPL

Hook & Newnham Basics v Hampshire Academy
Southern Premier League
Saturday 3^rd September 2022 (12:30pm start)
King George V Playing Fields, Hook

Hampshire Academy take on Hook & Newnham Basics in their final Southern Premier League match of the season on Saturday, and the youngest side to play in the league have a chance to win the title.

They currently sit in second place, four points behind St. Cross Symondians, knowing that if they better the leader’s result against Bashley then they will be crowned Southern Premier League champions for the first time.

Hook & Newnham Basics have had a difficult season with just three wins so far already sealing their relegation to Division One for next year.

Hampshire Squad

Hampshire have named their 11-player squad for the match.

Charlie Mumford, who was named in the First XI’s Royal London Cup squad against Derbyshire, captains the side, while all-rounder Eddie Jack returns following his recent debut for England U19s.

Tom Cheater currently leads the team in runs scored with 502 this season and Ethan Baker has the most wickets – amassing 26.

Full Hampshire Squad

Hook & Newnham Basics:

2022 Season In Numbers

• 10th in Southern Premier League

• Form (most recent first): LLLLL

• Leading run scorer: Harry Warner – 395

• Leading wicket taker: Ainket Divecha – 26

Coverage

Both the Hampshire Cricket App and www.ageasbowl.com/cricket will 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 Hook: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2646654