Australian Duo Neser And Lehmann Join Hampshire For 2026
Australian all-rounder Michael Neser and batter Jake Lehmann join Hampshire for the 2026 season
Hampshire Cricket, with partners, have unveiled the Southern Vipers logo and social media channels ahead of the inaugural Women’s Cricket Super League season.

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This summer will see the The Ageas Bowl based Southern Vipers compete against five other teams (Lancashire Thunder, Loughborough Lightning, Surrey Stars, Western Storm, and Yorkshire Diamonds) for the inaugural season of the Women’s Cricket Super League.
Led by Head Coach Nick Denning, the Vipers welcome the Surrey Stars to the home of Hampshire Cricket for their opening match on Sunday 31st July.
The Vipers will then make the trip to Blackpool to face the Thunder on Friday 5 August before a home game against the Diamonds on Monday 8 August. The penultimate fixture of the group campaign is an away match against the Storm on Friday 12 August before facing the Lightning on Sunday 14 August.
Australian all-rounder Michael Neser and batter Jake Lehmann join Hampshire for the 2026 season
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