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Match Preview: Middlesex v Hampshire Hawks, Vitality Blast
Match Preview: Middlesex v Hampshire Hawks, Vitality Blast
A 13-player Hawks squad has been selected to for the Vitality Blast clash with Middlesex at Radlett
Middlesex v Hampshire Hawks Vitality Blast (South Group) Saturday 6th July 2024 (2:30pm Start) Radlett
Hampshire Hawks return to Vitality Blast action to take on Middlesex at Radlett on Saturday, looking to make a final charge for qualification from the South Group.
The Hawks campaign has been affected by rain, being involved in two of the three abandonments during the whole competition so far, including the reverse fixture against Middlesex at Utilita Bowl.
They have suffered back-to-back defeats in their last two matches, losing to Essex before falling seven runs short against Sussex Sharks, leaving them in sixth place.
Middlesex, meanwhile, currently occupy ninth position with just three points from their opening eight matches.
Hawks Squad
Hampshire Hawks have named a 13-player squad for the match against Middlesex.
James Vince and Joe Weatherley recorded the Hawks' first half-centuries of the competition during the 'el clasicoast' defeat two weeks ago.
Tom Prest is in the squad and has recovered from his shoulder injury.
Michael Neser has finished his stint with the club and Ali Orr remains side-lined following his arm injury.
Full Hampshire Squad
James Vince (14) Captain
Toby Albert (15)
Liam Dawson (8)
James Fuller (26)
Benny Howell (7)
Eddie Jack
Ben McDermott (28)
Fletcha Middleton (19)
Tom Prest (24)
John Turner (6)
Joe Weatherley (5)
Brad Wheal (58)
Chris Wood (25)
Middlesex
Captain: Stephen Eskinazi
It has been a tough start to the Vitality Blast campaign for Middlesex who currently sit bottom of the South Group, losing six of their opening eight matches and only winning once. This is a continuation of their recent form in the competition, in which they have finished in the bottom two of the group during each of the last three seasons. The last time they qualified for the quarter-final was in 2019.
However, Middlesex still have enough quality in their squad to turn their fortunes around. Stephen Eskinazi, Martin Andersson and Max Holden represent a dangerous top order, while Leus du Plooy has only played in three of their eight group matches so far but could be a key player in the coming matches. All-rounder Ryan Higgins is also a very useful player across all three formats. Luke Hollman has 14 wickets so far, and is joined in the bowling attack by Tom Helm, Henry Brookes and Blake Cullen. 19-year-old Noah Cornwell has also caught the eye this season, having made his debut for the club during the competition.
2024 Season In Numbers
9th in South Group
Form (most recent first): LDLLW
Leading run scorer: Max Holden (176)
Leading wicket taker: Luke Hollman (14)
Head-to-Head
Hampshire's record in Vitality Blast v Middlesex
P: 39, W: 23, L: 14, NR: 2, A: 2
Last 5 meetings:
June 14 2024 | Utilita Bowl | South Group | No Result
June 6 2023 | Radlett | South Group | Hampshire won by five runs
May 26 2023 | The Ageas Bowl | South Group | Hampshire won by eight wickets
June 7 2022 | Radlett | South Group | Hampshire won by nine wickets
May 27 2022 | The Ageas Bowl | South Group | Middlesex won by 10 runs
Tickets
Tickets for the Hawks’ match against Middlesex on Saturday are available by clicking here.
Coverage
Middlesex will be live streaming the match and a link to this 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.
