Match Preview: Hampshire Men v Essex, Rothesay County Championship
Hampshire Men host Essex at Utilita Bowl in the opening round of the 2026 Rothesay County Championship over Easter weekend
Tickets for day three of the The Ageas Bowl’s biggest ever match - the potentially series-deciding fourth Specsavers Test between England and India – are now sold out.
The huge fixture lands at the home of Hampshire Cricket in less than a week's time as Joe Root's side take on Virat Kohli's squad, and with tickets for the clash in high demand, tickets for day three are now unavailable.

Tickets for day two are also proving particularly popular with all tickets now very limited and likely to sell out in the coming days. Remaining tickets for day two, as well as tickets for days one and day four, are available to purchase online via the link below and over the phone on 0844 847 1863.
Ticket Hotline: 0844 847 1863
Places to experience all of the on-field thrills in style with matchday hospitality are also limited, particularly on day one where only a handful of places remain, whilst packages are only available to book until 1pm on Tuesday (28th August).
Hopsitality Enquiries: 02382 147141
The Ageas Bowl recently announced a whole host of free family-friendly activities will be installed on-site during the Test Match, while getting to the venue promises to be easier than ever courtesy of a range of transport options.
Hampshire Men host Essex at Utilita Bowl in the opening round of the 2026 Rothesay County Championship over Easter weekend
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