T20 Blast 2022 | HAM vs ESS | Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI

The 62nd match of the Vitality T20 Blast 2022 will witness Hampshire Hawks and Essex Eagles in action, with both teams scheduled to lock horns on June 9 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.

In a remarkable turnaround of sorts, Hampshire have won their last two fixtures in the competition after losing the first four games and currently sit at the second-last position in the South Group points table.

In their last outing, Hampshire pulled off a comprehensive win against Middlesex. While Liam Dawson emerged as the star performer with the ball, picking up three wickets, opener Ben McDermott (83) and skipper James Vince (54*) gunned the 143-run target with utmost ease.

Essex are placed at the third position with three wins from six matches in their account. Although the Eagles are coming off a win against Kent, their campaign has been topsy-turvy.

A well-rounded bowling effort was followed by a Michael Pepper (50) masterclass that helped the Simon Harmer-led outfit succeed in the last game versus Kent.

Match Details

Match: Hampshire vs Essex, Match 62

Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Date & Time: June 9 at 11:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode and YouTube

Pitch Report: The pitch at the Rose Bowl this year has offered enough help to the pacers. Although the fast-bowlers have fared well, the previous match at the venue was a high scoring one. We expect a feisty contest between the bat and ball.

Head-To-Head

Total Matches: 36

Hampshire Won: 15

Essex Won: 14

Tie: 3

No Result: 4

Squads

Hampshire: James Vince (c), Mason Crane, Scott Currie, Aneurin Donald, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis, James Fuller, Ian Holland, Ben McDermott, Tom Prest, Joe Weatherley, Brad Wheal, Ross Whiteley, Chris Wood, Toby Albert

Essex: Simon Harmer (c), Ben Allison, Will Buttleman, Samuel Cook, Matthew Critchley, Aron Nijjar, Michael Pepper, Adam Rossington, Jamal Richards, Daniel Sams, Shane Snater, Paul Walter, Tom Westley

Probable Playing XI

Hampshire: Ben McDermott (wk), James Vince (c), Tom Prest, Joe Weatherley, Toby Albert, Liam Dawson, Ross Whiteley, James Fuller, Chris Wood, Scott Currie, Brad Wheal 

Essex: Will Buttleman, Adam Rossington (wk), Michael Pepper, Matthew Critchley, Paul Walter, Tom Westley, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer (c), Aron Nijjar, Ben Allison, Samuel Crook

CREX XI Suggestion 

Wicket-Keeper: Ben McDermott, Michael Pepper

Batters: James Vince, Paul Walter, Joe Weatherley

All-Rounders: Liam Dawson, Matthew Critchley, Daniel Sams

Bowlers: Brad Wheal, Samuel Cook, Ben Allison

Captain: Ben McDermott

Vice-Captain: Matthew Critchley