Match Preview: Middlesex v Hampshire, Metro Bank One Day Cup

Middlesex v Hampshire
Metro Bank One Day Cup (Group A)
Wednesday 14th August 2024 (11am Start)
Merchant Taylors' School

Hampshire visit Merchant Taylors' School for their final Metro Bank One Day Cup group stage match against Middlesex.

Two defeats on the bounce have seen Hampshire drop down to fourth in Group A, meaning they need to better Durham's result – and remain ahead of Derbyshire on net run rate – in order to qualify for the quarter-final.

Middlesex are currently in sixth spot and, though they sit just two points behind the team in third, they cannot now qualify as at least one of Durham or Derbyshire will be out of reach following their match.

Fletcha Middelton made his first professional century when the two sides met last year to guide Hampshire to victory.

Hampshire Squad

Hampshire have named a 14-player squad for their match against Middlesex.

Joe Weatherley has returned to Southern Brave for this match, while Eddie Jack is away with England Lions.

Liam Dawson will join the side following the conclusion of London Spirit's campaign in The Hundred.

Ali Orr and Ethan Martin are also added.

Full Hampshire Squad

Middlesex

Captain: Mark Stoneman

Middlesex have struggled to perform during the last few One Day Cup camapigns, with their last qualification from the group stage coming all the way back in 2019. Last season saw them win just two of their eight group matches as they finished seventh out of nine teams in their group. So far in 2024, they have improved on that and, despite losing their first two matches convincingly, go into the final game in sixth place with three wins to their name.

Only two Middlesex batters have over 200 runs in this year's competition – Joe Cracknell and skipper Mark Stoneman – while no one in their ranks has recorded a century. Although, the likes of Sam Robson, Nathan Fernandes and Martin Andersson all have the potential to post a score. With the ball, Henry Brookes leads the way with nine wickets, while Luke Hollman has eight. Furthermore, Ethan Bamber, Josh De Caires and 19-year-old Noah Cornwell are dangerous options.

2024 Season In Numbers:

• 6^th in Group A
• Form (most recent first): LWAWW
• Leading run scorer: Joe Cracknell (296)
• Leading wicket taker: Henry Brookes (9)

Head-To-Head:

Hampshire's record in List A matches v Middlesex:

P: 62, W: 32, T: 1, L: 27, NR: 2, A: 5

Last 5 Meetings:

• August 1 2023 | The Ageas Bowl | Hampshire won by 18 runs (DLS method)
• July 30 2021 | Radlett | Match Abandoned
• April 23 2019 | The Ageas Bowl | Hampshire won by 119 runs
• May 30 2018 | Merchant Taylors' School | Hampshire won by five wickets
• May 3 2017 | The Ageas Bowl | Middlesex won by 89 runs (DLS method)

Tickets

Tickets for Middlesex v Hampshire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup on Wednesday are available by clicking here.

Match Coverage

Middlesex will be live streaming the match and a link to the stream will be available in the free-to-download Hampshire Cricket App and at www.utilitabowl.com/cricket.

Both the Hampshire Cricket App and www.utilitabowl.com/cricket will also host a live match centre with scorecard, statistics and insight available throughout the match.

Weather Forecast

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