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

The T20 Blast 2022 season is set to continue with hosts Hampshire taking on the visiting Gloucestershire. The match is scheduled to be held on Friday, July 1, at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.  

Under Captain James Vince, Hampshire have endured a positive campaign this season. Currently placed at number four on the South Group points table, they have won seven out of their 12 matches. Their upcoming clash against Jack Taylor’s side will be their penultimate game of the season.

A win here and another in their final game against the Sussex Sharks at Hove will solidify their chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals.

On the other hand, Gloucestershire are currently placed fifth in the nine-team group. They are just above Glamorgan on the points table with five wins from 12 fixtures. However, with just two more games remaining in their group campaign of the season, they will be aiming for a strong finish as they still hold an outside chance of qualifying for the knockout stage. 

Match Details:

Match: Hampshire vs Gloucestershire

Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Date & Time: July 1 at 11:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode and ECB website. 

Pitch Report:

Southampton’s Rose Bowl has proven to be a high-scoring venue during this T20 Blast 2022 season. In one of the matches played here, the hosts charted 221-3 against defending champions Kent Spitfires.

Overall, the stadium has hosted six T20 games this season. The teams batting first have won four while the chasers have twice emerged victorious. Considering the recent results, the captain winning the toss will be looking to bat first.

 Head-To-Head:

The two teams have faced each other eleven times across the English T20 competition. Hampshire enjoys an upper hand with nine wins compared to just two victories by the Gloucestershire. In their previous meeting this season, the James Vince-led side held their nerves to win by nine runs in a thrilling last-over finish.   

 Squads:

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

Gloucestershire: Miles Hammond, Chris Dent, James Bracey (wk), Ian Cockbain, Glenn Phillips, Ryan Higgins, Jack Taylor (c), Benny Howell, Tom Smith, David Payne, Mohammad Amir, Josh Shaw, Zak Chappell, George Scott.

 Probable Playing XI:

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

Gloucestershire: Miles Hammond, Chris Dent, James Bracey (wk), Ian Cockbain, Glenn Phillips, Ryan Higgins, Jack Taylor (c), Benny Howell, Tom Smith, David Payne, Mohammad Amir. 

CREX XI Suggestion:

Wicket-Keeper: James Bracey

Batters: James Vince (c), Ben McDermott (vc), Chris Dent, Ian Cockbain

All-Rounders: Jack Taylor, James Fuller, Ryan Higgins, Liam Dawson  

Bowlers: Chris Wood, Mohammad Amir 

Captain: James Vince

Vice-Captain: Ben McDermott