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Take a look at how Hampshire Hawks can reach the knockout stages of their respective competitions
Vitality Blast women’s competition
The top four teams will qualify for the Vitality Blast Women’s Finals Day, held at the Kia Oval on Friday 17 July.
There will be two semi-finals at 11am and 2:30pm, with the final at 6:45pm.
Hawks Women currently sit in first place, with six wins (four of which have come with a bonus point) from nine games, with just three matches left to play.
With the team on 32 points, they require just one victory to qualify for their first-ever Vitality Blast Women’s Finals Day.
Somerset, who are in fifth place, can reach a maximum of 34 points from their remaining matches, whilst Essex in sixth can reach 32 points, so Hawks Women require a minimum of two points to secure a place in the top four.
Somerset and Essex play each other at 6pm on Tuesday 7 July so only one of them can reach their maximum points.
One win from their remaining three games will ensure they qualify.
Their next match comes against The Blaze, who are currently in fourth place with their remaining two matches after that against Warwickshire Bears in seventh and Surrey in third.
How Hawks Women Can Qualify For Finals Day
If Hawks beat The Blaze
Guaranteed a place in the top four and through to Vitality Blast Women’s Finals Day
If Hawks tie/have no result with The Blaze
And Somerset beat Essex WITH a bonus point – qualification not yet guaranteed
And Somerset beat Essex WITHOUT a bonus point - Hawks qualify for Vitality Blast Women’s Finals Day
And Essex beat Somerset with or without a bonus point – Hawks qualify for Vitality Blast Women’s Finals Day
If The Blaze beat Hawks
And Somerset beat Essex (with or without a bonus point) – qualification not yet guaranteed
And Essex beat Somerset WITH a bonus point – qualification not yet guaranteed but almost certain due to Net Run Rate
And Essex beat Somerset WITHOUT a bonus point - Hawks qualify for Vitality Blast Women’s Finals Day
And Somerset tie with Essex - Hawks qualify for Vitality Blast Women’s Finals Day
Hawks Women’s remaining matches:
3pm Wednesday 8 July | Utilita Bowl | Hawks (1st) v The Blaze (4th)
3pm Friday 10 July | EdgBLASTon | Warwickshire Bears (7th) v Hawks (1st)
2:30pm Sunday 12 July | Kia Oval | Surrey (3rd) v Hawks (1st)
Vitality Blast men’s competition
The earliest Hawks Men can qualify for the quarter-finals is Wednesday 8 July.
Their win over Kent Spitfires saw the Hawks go eight points clear on top of the South Group, meaning the lowest they can finish in the group is 3rd.
If Hawks Men defeat Middlesex on Wednesday 8 July, they will guarantee a place in the quarter-finals.
However, Hawks Men will have to win at least two of their remaining three matches against Middlesex, Sussex Sharks, and Essex to guarantee top spot and a home quarter-final at Utilita Bowl on Wednesday 15 July.
If Hawks Men lose to Middlesex on Wednesday 8 July, they will need to beat either Sussex Sharks or Essex for a place in the quarter-finals.
If Hawks Men lose all three of their remaining matches and Essex win their remaining two matches, both teams will be level on 28 points and guaranteed qualification will come down to Net Run Rate.
How Hawks Men Can Qualify For A Quarter-Final
If Hawks beat Middlesex
Guaranteed to finish in the top two of the South Group and qualify for the quarter-finals
If Hawks tie/have no result with Middlesex
Guaranteed to finish in the top two of the South Group and qualify for the quarter-finals
If Middlesex beat Hawks + Surrey beat Sussex Sharks
And Surrey beat Sussex Sharks – qualification not guaranteed
If Middlesex beat Hawks + Sussex Sharks beat Surrey
And Hawks beat Essex – Hawks guaranteed to finish in the top two of the South Group and qualify for the quarter-finals
And Hawks tie with Essex – Hawks guaranteed to finish in the top two of the South Group and qualify for the quarter-finals
And Essex beat Hawks – qualification dependent on Hawks v Sussex Sharks on Sunday 12 July
If Middlesex beat Hawks but Hawks beat EITHER Essex or Sussex Sharks
Guaranteed to finish in the top two of the South Group and qualify for the quarter-finals
If Hawks lose to Middlesex, Essex, and Sussex + Sussex Sharks beat Surrey + Surrey beat Kent Spitfires
Hawks qualify for the quarter-finals because Surrey play Essex in the final match, meaning only one team can reach 28 points to guarantee a spot in the top two
If Hawks lose to Middlesex, Essex, and Sussex + Surrey beat Sussex Sharks + Surrey beat Kent Spitfires
And Surrey beat Essex - Hawks qualify for the quarter-finals
And Essex beat Surrey – qualification comes down to Net Run Rate
Hawks Men’s remaining matches:
7pm Wednesday 8 July | Utilita Bowl | Hawks (1st) v Middlesex (5th)
7pm Friday 10 July | Chelmsford | Essex (3rd) v Hawks (1st)
2:30pm Sunday 12 July | Hove | Sussex Sharks (6th) v Hawks (1st)
Who Gets A Home Quarter-Final?
The three teams that finish the group stage in first place will earn a home quarter-final, and the best second-placed team will also earn a home quarter-final.
The other two second-placed teams and the two best third-placed teams will play away in the quarter-finals.
In short, win the group, and you get a home quarter-final.
What Is Seeding?
The eight qualified teams will then be seeded one to eight in the following order:
Seed 1 – Best group winner
Seed 2 – Second-best group winner
Seed 3 – Third-best group winner
Seed 4 – Best second-placed team
Seed 5 – Second-best second-placed team
Seed 6 – Third-best second-placed team
Seed 7 – Best third-placed team
Seed 8 – Second-best third-placed team
Seeds 1-4 will play at home, with Seeds 5-8 playing away.
How Are The Quarter-Final Match-Ups Decided?
The quarter-final match-ups will be as follows:
QF1: Seed 1 v Seed 8
QF2: Seed 2 v Seed 7
QF3: Seed 3 v Seed 6
QF4: Seed 4 v Seed 5
The winners of the quarter-finals will then head to Vitality Blast Men’s Finals Day, which takes place at EdgBLASTon, Birmingham on Saturday 18 July.
The semi-finals will take place at 11am and 2:30pm, with the final kicking off at 6:45pm.
Hampshire Hawks are next in action at Utilita Bowl on Wednesday 8 July, when both teams can confirm their places in the Vitality Blast knockout stages.
The weather is set to be 28C, with rain a figment of the imagination, as Utilita Bowl hosts its final Vitality Blast double header of the summer.
Tickets are just £29 when bought in advance, and only £5 for Under 17s.
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