Hampshire will face Surrey at the Rose Bowl in Southampton in a Vitality T20 Blast match from the South Group. Surrey is currently ranked third in the points standings. They’ve played nine games and won four of them. The team’s previous meeting against Sussex ended in a draw.
Hampshire has had a lot of bad luck in this event. They have only won one of their eight matches and are currently in last position in the South Group. Their previous match against Middlesex was called off due to weather.
Weather
The weather forecast is around 18 degrees Celsius, with 80% humidity and an 8 km/h wind speed. There will be a very high chance of rain during the match.
Pitch
A solid batting track is expected for today’s T20 Blast game, as shown in the third T20I between England and Sri Lanka. The batsmen should be mindful of the increased bounce and movement off the pitch, even though the ball should glide softly onto the bat. The spinners will enter the fray as the match unfolds, paving the way for a thrilling middle-order battle. After winning the toss, both teams will try to chase, with 170 being a competitive total at the venue.
Playing XIs
Hampshire
James Vince (c), Lewis McManus (wk), D’Arcy Short, Colin de Grandhomme, Joe Weatherley, Tom Prest, James Fuller, Chris Wood, Brad Wheal, Scott Currie, Mason Crane
Surrey
Gareth Batty (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Ben Geddes, Laurie Evans, Rory Burns, Jamie Overton, Kyle Jamieson, Daniel Moriarty, Gus Atkinson, Jade Dernbach
Hampshire vs Surrey – South Group, Dream 11
Jamie Smith (wk), James Vince, D’Arcy Short, Will Jacks, Laurie Evans, Colin de Grandhomme, Jamie Overton, Mason Crane, Kyle Jamieson, Daniel Moriarty, Chris Wood
Prediction
Match winner
- Surrey
Winning the toss
- Surrey
Top Batsman
- Hampshire – Joe Weatherley
- Surrey – Will Jacks
Top Bowler
- Hampshire – Mason Crane
- Surrey – Daniel Moriarty
Most Sixes
- Hampshire – Joe Weatherley
- Surrey – Will Jacks
Player of the Match
- Surrey – Will Jacks
Team Scores Batting First
- Hampshire – 160+
- Surrey – 180+
The two teams appear to be well-matched on paper, but Surrey may have the upper hand due to their recent form.
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