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

The Hampshire Hawks will take on the defending champions Kent Spitfires in a home game at Rose Bowl, Southampton, on June 17.

With two critical South Group points on the line, the James Vince-led Hampshire will be aiming to topple Essex in the standings. As of now, Hampshire is positioned at number five in the points table.

On the other hand, the Kent Spitfires are having an utterly contrasting campaign this time. From being the champions of the previous season, they are currently placed at the bottom of the South Group with just two wins out of their eight contested matches.

Match Details

Match: Hampshire Hawks vs Kent Spitfires

Venue: Rose Bowl, Southampton

Date & Time: June 17 at 11:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode and ECB website.

Pitch Report

The conditions at the Rose Bowl are conducive to batters, with Hampshire’s 199-6 against Sussex serving as the highest total of the season at the venue. The teams batting first have won three of the four matches contested here this year.

Considering the recent results, the captain winning the toss will be looking to bat first.

Head-To-Head

As of now, the two teams have faced each other a total of 30 times. The Hampshire Hawks have won 14 matches, while the defending champions have emerged victorious on 16 occasions.

Squads

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

Kent Spitfires: Joe Denly, Tawanda Muyeye, Sam Billings (c & wk), Jack Leaning, Jordan Cox, George Linde, Alex Blake, Grant Stewart, Qais Ahmad, Matt Milnes, Fred Klaassen, Matthew Quinn, Darren Stevens.

Probable Playing XI

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

Kent Spitfires: Joe Denly, Tawanda Muyeye, Sam Billings (c & wk), Jack Leaning, Jordan Cox, George Linde, Alex Blake, Grant Stewart, Qais Ahmad, Matt Milnes, Fred Klaassen

CREX XI Suggestion

Wicket-Keeper: Ben McDermott

Batters: James Vince (c), Joe Denly, Joe Weatherley, Jordan Cox (vc), Toby Albert

All-Rounders: George Linde

Bowlers: Brad Wheal, Chris Wood, Fred Klaassen, Qais Ahmad

Captain: James Vince

Vice-Captain: Jordan Cox