Essex vs Hampshire, 91st Match, T20 Blast 2026

Essex vs Hampshire, 91st Match, T20 Blast 2026 

The 91st match of the 2026 T20 Blast between Essex and Hampshire is scheduled to be played on Friday, July 10, 2026.

Match Overview

  • Venue: County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford
  • Time: 7:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM GMT / 11:30 PM IST
  • Group: South Group 

Team Squads with their playing role

The comprehensive squad lists and specific playing roles for the upcoming Essex vs Hampshire fixture are detailed below.

Essex Eagles Squad Roster

Captain: Simon Harmer
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Simon Harmer (C)Bowler
Michael Pepper (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Charlie BennettBatter
Robin DasBatter
Simon FernandesBatter
Luc BenkensteinBatting All-Rounder
Matthew CritchleyBatting All-Rounder
Paul WalterBatting All-Rounder
Wiaan MulderBowling All-Rounder
Noah ThainBowling All-Rounder
Zaman AkhterBowler
Mackenzie JonesBowler
Shane SnaterBowler

Hampshire Hawks Squad Roster

Captain: James Vince
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
James Vince (C)Batter
Toby Albert (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Tristan Stubbs (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Alistair OrrBatter
Tom PrestBatter
Joe WeatherleyBatter
Andrew John NealBatter
Hilton CartwrightBatting All-Rounder
Jake LehmannBatting All-Rounder
Delano PotgieterBatting All-Rounder
Scott CurrieBowling All-Rounder
Liam DawsonBowling All-Rounder
James FullerBowling All-Rounder
Manny LumsdenBowler
Chris WoodBowler

Match Winning Percentage

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: Hampshire Cricket enters this fixture as the statistical favorite with a 56% chance of winning, while Essex County Cricket Club has a 44% win probability.

Hampshire 56%
Essex 44%
TeamWinning Probability
Hampshire Cricket56%
Essex County Cricket Club44%

Win Probability Breakdown

TeamWin ProbabilityKey Informing Factor
Hampshire56%Leaders of the South Group with 7 wins out of 10 matches; won the reverse fixture by 30 runs.
Essex44%Playing on their home turf at Chelmsford where their spin attack remains lethal.

Format-Wise Head-to-Head Record

Essex dominates the historical first-class record, while Hampshire holds a competitive edge in recent short-format fixtures.

The format-wise head-to-head record between Essex and Hampshire is outlined in the breakdown below.

Essex vs Hampshire Head-to-Head Statistics

Head-to-Head Summary: Essex and Hampshire have enjoyed a long-standing rivalry across all formats. Essex holds the advantage in both First-Class and List A cricket, while Hampshire has been the more successful side in T20 Blast encounters.

Head-to-Head Statistics

FormatTotal MatchesEssex WinsHampshire WinsDraws / Tied / NR
First-Class (County Championship)158644153
List A (One-Day Cup)5026231
Twenty20 (T20 Blast)4216251

Match Day Weather Forecast

The match day weather forecast for Chelmsford on Friday, July 10, 2026, indicates excellent, clear playing conditions with no threat of rain.

Weather Metrics Summary

Weather Outlook: Excellent conditions are expected for cricket with sunny and clear skies throughout the day. Temperatures will peak at 29°C (84°F) before easing to around 23°C–26°C during match time. The chance of rain is virtually nonexistent at 0%–1%, while a moderate easterly breeze of 21 km/h and evening humidity of 65%–70% should provide pleasant playing conditions.

Weather Metrics

MetricDetails
General OutlookSunny and clear all day
Maximum Daytime Temperature29°C (84°F)
Match Time Temperature (7 PM)Around 23°C to 26°C
Rain Probability0% to 1% (Extremely Low)
Wind ConditionsEasterly moderate breeze at 21 km/h
Humidity~65% to 70% as the evening progresses

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.
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