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Match Preview: Sussex Sharks v Hampshire Hawks, Vitality Blast
Match Preview: Sussex Sharks v Hampshire Hawks, Vitality Blast
A 13-player Hawks squad will travel to the 1st Central County Ground to take on Sussex Sharks in the second 'el clasicoast' of the season
Sussex Sharks v Hampshire Hawks Vitality Blast (South Group) Wednesday 10th July 2024 (6:30pm Start) The 1st Central County Ground
Hampshire Hawks are in Vitality Blast action against el clasicoast rivals Sussex Sharks at The 1st Central County Ground on Wednesday night.
The Hawks last match against Middlesex was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain at Radlett. It was the third game this season that has been finished with no result due to weather for James Vince's side.
Before that, their last match came at Utilita Bowl against Sussex Sharks who won by seven runs, leaving the Hawks in seventh spot.
The Sharks, on the other hand, have had a positive Vitality Blast campaign so far and sit in second, behind only Surrey.
Hawks Squad
Hampshire Hawks have named a 13-player squad for the match against Sussex Sharks.
The squad remains unchanged from the abandoned match against Middlesex last time out.
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)
Sussex Sharks
Captain: Tymal Mills
After a difficult period in T20 cricket, failing to advance past the group stage in their previous two campaigns, Sussex have been impressive in this year's Vitality Blast with six wins from their nine matches so far. As a result, the Sharks sit second in the South Division, just four points behind leaders Surrey and with a good chance of making it to the quarter-final stage.
So far, T20 skipper Tymal Mills has been influential for his side and leads the competition with 19 wickets coming at an average of just 14.05. He has also been backed by Australian Nathan McAndrew who has 13 wickets so far, while the rest of the attack have also chipped in with scalps of their own. Another overseas star has shone brightest with the bat as Daniel Hughes has racked up an impressive 354 runs during his stint at The 1st Central County Ground so far. James Coles (229), Tom Alsop (177) and Harrison Ward (148) have also been good performers for the Sharks.
2024 Season In Numbers
2nd in South Group
Form (most recent first): LWWLW
Leading run scorer: Daniel Hughes (354)
Leading wicket taker: Tymal Mills (19)
Head-to-Head
Hampshire's record in Vitality Blast v Sussex
P: 36, W: 19, L: 16, NR: 3, A: 3
Last 5 meetings:
June 21 2024 | Utilita Bowl | South Group | Sussex won by seven runs
June 16 2023 | The 1st Central County Ground | South Group | Sussex won by six runs
June 3 2023 | The Ageas Bowl | South Group | Hampshire won by 10 wickets
July 3 2022 | The 1st Central County Ground | South Group | Hampshire won by five wickets
June 4 2022 | The Ageas Bowl | South Group | Hampshire won by 22 runs
Tickets
Tickets for the Hawks’ match against Sussex Sharks on Wednesday are available by clicking here.
Furthermore, use discount code SHARKATTACK20 for 20% off!
Coverage
Sussex 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.
