Match Preview: Middlesex v Hampshire - NatWest T20 Blast

James Vince’s side will be looking to continue their NatWest T20 Blast win streak as his stand-out career-best 99* helped Hampshire claim a thrilling six-wicket victory against Kent in their last fixture.

Last Friday’s match saw Hampshire record their third consecutive win in and they currently sit second in the South Group, with a game in hand over group-leaders Gloucestershire who are top of the table.

Hampshire Squad:

Fast-bowler Fidel Edwards is unavailable for the fixture and the remaining group-stage matches due to his CPL commitments, however Jackson Bird is included in the squad and is likely to play on Thursday.

The Opposition:

Having won two of their opening three fixtures, four consecutive losses, including a defeat at The Ageas Bowl in the reverse fixture, means Middlesex currently lie in eighth place in the South Group.

Former Hampshire pace-bowler Kyle Abbot is set to feature for the hosts against his former, but Middlesex will however be without skipper Eoin Morgan and fast-bowler Steven Finn who are both on international duty with England.

Did You Know?

• Hampshire have won five of their last six T20 matches against Middlesex.
• Owais Shah and Michael Carberry both hit half-centuries in the reverse fixtures as Hampshire claimed victory by 19 runs.

What The Team Say:

All-rounder Sean Ervine: ‘It's ridiculous how tight this group is. There's plenty to play for that's for sure. The next two games are massive for us – any sort of win, you try to take that momentum in to the next game but there are some strong teams in this group.’

Full Hampshire Squad:

Coverage:

Live text commentary will be available via the Hampshire Cricket Twitter and Facebook pages. A feed to these will also be available on this page.

There will also be ball-by-ball commentary available on BBC Radio Solent online at bbc.co.uk.

Weather Forecast:

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