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Hampshire vs Essex, Quarter Final 1, T20 Blast 2026

The Hampshire Hawks will host the Essex Eagles in Quarter Final 1 of the 2026 Vitality T20 Blast on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Match Logistics

Date & Time: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at 4:30 PM local time (BST). The early start avoids a clash with the evening’s Football World Cup Semi-Final.
Venue: Utilita Bowl (The Rose Bowl), Southampton.
Stakes: The winner advances straight to Finals Day at Edgbaston on Saturday, 18 July 2026.

Team squads with their playing role

The official team squads and designated playing roles for the Hampshire vs Essex Quarter Final are broken down by category below.

Hampshire Hawks Squad Roster

Captain: James Vince

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
James Vince (C)	Batter
Joe Weatherley	Batter
Alistair Orr	Batter
Tom Prest	Batter
Tristan Stubbs	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Toby Albert	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Liam Dawson	Bowling All-Rounder
James Fuller	Bowling All-Rounder
Scott Currie	Bowling All-Rounder
Hilton Cartwright	Batting All-Rounder
Delano Potgieter	Batting All-Rounder
Jake Lehmann	Batting All-Rounder
Chris Wood	Bowler
Sonny Baker	Bowler
Eddie Jack	Bowler
Ben Mayes	Bowler
Manny Lumsden	Bowler
Andrew John Neal	Bowler

Essex Eagles Squad Roster

Captain: Simon Harmer

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
Dean Elgar	Batter
Tom Westley	Batter
Robin Das	Batter
Michael Pepper	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Jordan Cox	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Simon Fernandes	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Matthew Critchley	Batting All-Rounder
Paul Walter	Batting All-Rounder
Luc Benkenstein	Batting All-Rounder
Wiaan Mulder	Bowling All-Rounder
Noah Thain	Bowling All-Rounder
Charlie Allison	Bowling All-Rounder
Simon Harmer (C)	Bowler
Sam Cook	Bowler
Jamie Porter	Bowler
Shane Snater	Bowler
Zaman Akhter	Bowler
Mackenzie Jones	Bowler
Charlie Bennett	Bowler

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: Hampshire Hawks enter the match as the favorites with a 55% chance of winning, while Essex Eagles hold a 45% win probability. Based on historical knockout performances at the Utilita Bowl, current seasonal form, and overall squad depth, Hampshire Hawks have a slight statistical edge heading into this quarter-final.

Hampshire Hawks 55%

Essex Eagles 45%

Team	Winning Probability
Hampshire Hawks	55%
Essex Eagles	45%

Overall Head-to-Head Record

Hampshire and Essex have a fiercely contested rivalry in the Vitality T20 Blast, having faced each other 43 times over the years.

Hampshire Hawks vs Essex Eagles T20 Head-to-Head Breakdown

Head-to-Head Summary: Hampshire Hawks hold the advantage over Essex Eagles in their T20 meetings. Across 43 completed encounters, Hampshire Hawks have won 21 matches, while Essex Eagles have claimed 17 victories. A further 5 matches ended without a result or were abandoned.

T20 Head-to-Head Record

Format	Total Matches	Hampshire Hawks Won	Essex Eagles Won	No Result / Abandoned
T20 Cricket	43	21	17	5

Weather Forecast

Excellent, warm, and dry weather conditions are forecast for the match at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The risk of any rain interrupting play or forcing a shortened match is practically 0%.

Weather Metrics Summary

Weather Outlook: Excellent weather is expected throughout the match with sunny intervals and clear skies. Temperatures will remain between 27°C and 29°C, and there is a 0% chance of rain during the entire match window, ensuring uninterrupted play.

Hourly Match-Day Forecast

Hour	Sky Condition	Temperature	Chance of Rain
4 PM (Pre-match build-up)	☀️ Sunny Intervals	29°C (84°F)	0%
5 PM (First Innings)	☀️ Sunny Intervals	28°C (82°F)	0%
6 PM (Innings Break)	☀️ Sunny	28°C (82°F)	0%
7 PM (Second Innings)	☀️ Sunny	27°C (81°F)	0%

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