Hampshire Hawks vs Middlesex Match Details
Match: Hampshire Hawks vs Middlesex, South Group | Vitality T20 Blast 2022
Date: Friday, 27 May 2022/ Saturday, 28 May 2022
Time: 23:30 (GMT+5.5) / 00:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20I
Venue: The Ageas Bowl, Southampton
Hampshire Hawks vs Middlesex Preview
- Hampshire skipper James Vince will be looking to impress new England white-ball coach Matthew Mott, and he is our pick to be their greatest run scorer against Middlesex.
- Steve Eskinazi is an excellent T20 batsman who strives to get his team off to a quick start. Against Hampshire Hawks, he is our pick for Middlesex’s leading run scorer.
- Chris Green of Australia got 1-29 against Gloucestershire, and we expect him to be Middlesex’s leading wicket-taker at the Ageas Bowl.
In the 2022 Vitality Blast, the Hampshire Hawks will face Middlesex. On Friday, May 27th, the game will begin at 19:00 local time at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton.
In 2021, Hampshire Hawks made it all the way to Finals Day, but were defeated in the semi-final by eventual runners-up Somerset by two wickets. They’ve put together a talented-looking squad capable of going the distance in the T20 Blast, as they always do. Captain James Vince, who scored his first international century last summer, and Joe Weatherley will be responsible for the majority of the runs once again. Mason Crane, the ball spinner, has established himself as a reliable performer in this style.
Middlesex proved on Thursday evening in Radlett that they intend to vastly improve on last season’s eighth-place result in the South Group, with a comprehensive 33-run victory against Gloucestershire. Last year’s tournament MVP, Steve Eskinazi, scored 399 runs and appears certain to repeat the feat after hitting 13 fours and two sixes against Gloucestershire. Toby Roland-Jones had the most control with the ball in the first game, and he appeared back to his best after years of injuries.
Hampshire Hawks vs Middlesex Weather Report
The weather forecast for the HAM vs MID South Group game at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Friday, May 27, 2022 is for partly overcast skies. The temperature will be approximately 20°C, with a humidity of 51% and a wind speed of 17 km/hr.
Hampshire Hawks vs Middlesex Match Toss Prediction
Five times in nine T20Is, the team batting first has won the game. The first innings’ average batting score is 168, while the second innings’ average is 143. Even in domestic T20s, the team batting first has won seven times in the last ten games. As a result, the toss winner should bat first.
Hampshire Hawks vs Middlesex Pitch Report
The match will be placed at Southampton’s Ageas Bowl. On this surface, bowlers often have the upper hand over batsmen, making it one of the lowest scoring pitches in the game.
Hampshire Hawks Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Hampshire will be led by skipper James Vince once again, and he believes his team is in a more stable position than last season. Due to the absence of D Arcy Short this season, Vince may opt to start Toby Albert. Vince batted 373 runs in 12 games last season, with a strike rate of 135.63 and a century. Joe Weatherly will be an important part of Hampshire’s top-order. Last season, Weatherly was Hampshire’s leading run scorer. He had a strike rate of 141.86 and scored 410 runs. Despite the fact that his 71 in the semi-final was not enough to preserve Hampshire, he will be motivated to better his game this season.
Recent form – L W W W W
Hampshire Hawks Probable Playing XI
B McDermott (wk), James Vince (c), J Weatherley, R Whiteley, L Dawson, J Fuller, I Holland, K Abbott, N Ellis, B Wheat, S Currie
Middlesex Rapids Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Middlesex will have a difficult time because they have a game against Gloucestershire the day before Hampshire. Middlesex will be hoping to continue their winning streak in the County Championship, where they currently sit atop division B’s points table. Middlesex will bat first with Sam Robson and Stephen Eskinazi. Eskinazi was Middlesex’s best run-scorer last season, with 399 runs. Wicket-keeper hitter Joe Cracknell, Luke Hallman, and Nathan Sowter will make up the top of the order. Last season, Cracknell hit 77 from 43 balls to help Hampshire win by two wickets.
Recent form – W L L L W
Middlesex Rapids Probable Playing XI
Stephen Eskinazi (c), Max Holden, Joe Cracknell, Eoin Morgan, John Simpson (wk), Luke Hollman, Chris Green, Martin Andersson, Toby Roland-Jones, Blake Cullen, Thilan Walallawita
Hampshire Hawks vs Middlesex Head to Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | Abandon |
| Hampshire Hawks | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Middlesex | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Hampshire Hawks vs Middlesex– South Group, Dream 11
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Hampshire Hawks vs Middlesex Prediction
Winning the toss
- Hampshire Hawks
Top batsman
- Hampshire Hawks – Joe Weatherley
- Middlesex – Stephen Eskinazi
Top bowler
- Hampshire Hawks – Kyle Abbott
- Middlesex – MK Anderson
Most sixes
- Hampshire Hawks – Joe Weatherley
- Middlesex – Stephen Eskinazi
Player of the Match
- Middlesex – Stephen Eskinazi
Team Scores Batting First
- Hampshire Hawks – 160+
- Middlesex – 170+
Middlesex is the favourites to win this match.
Middlesex will have gained a lot of confidence from their opening game triumph, which featured Steve Eskinazi’s outstanding performance and Eoin Morgan’s handy. We expect a hard-fought contest, with Middlesex coming out on top to make it two wins in a row.