Cricket Free Tips | Vitality T20 Blast 2022, South Group: Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Match Details

Match: Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks, South Group | Vitality T20 Blast 2022

Date: Saturday, 04 Jun 2022 / Sunday 05 Jun 2022

Time: 23:30 (GMT+5.5) / 00:00 (GMT+6)

Format: T20

Venue: The Ageas Bowl, Southampton

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Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Preview

• Hampshire Hawks have lost four straight games and are struggling at the bottom of the table.
• Sussex Sharks have won their last three games, and their bowlers have caused havoc with their tight lines.
• Hampshire Hawks’ bowlers have averaged more than ten runs per over in their last three games and are out of form.

 

In the 2022 Vitality Blast, Hampshire Hawks will face Sussex Sharks. On Saturday, June 4th, the game will begin at 19:05 local time at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

Hampshire Hawks are struggling in the T20 Blast this season, having lost all four matches. They started their season with a 10 run loss to Middlesex before falling to last year’s runners-up Somerset by four wickets. The Hawks were then defeated by Essex by 8 wickets before being thrashed by Surrey by 72 runs at the Kia Oval on Thursday. Captain James Vince was unable to play in Thursday’s loss due to illness, but the international batter is expected to return for this game.

Sussex Sharks travel to Southampton looking for their fourth consecutive win in the tournament, a feat that seemed improbable only a week ago after they lost their first two games. In their most recent match, the Sharks defeated Middlesex by 5 wickets (DLS) on Friday. Tymal Mills (2 wickets), Steve Finn (3), and Obed McCoy (4) combined to bowl out Middlesex for 163 after winning the toss and electing to field first. In response, veteran Ravi Bopara scored 54 not out from 36 balls to lead his country to victory.

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Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Weather Report

The skies over Southampton would be cloudy, and rain could fall during the game.

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Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Match Toss Prediction

The wicket has been difficult to bat on, as evidenced by the two games played here. Early in the game, the bowlers have some help, and chasing scores has been relatively simple. The team that wins the toss should have no reservations about bowling first.

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Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Pitch Report

The game will take place at Southampton’s The Ageas Bowl. Pacers have benefited from the conditions so far in the tournament on a pitch that favors bowlers. A par score of around 185 is expected.

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Hampshire Hawks Team News & Probable Playing XIs

Ben McDermott and Nick Gubbins will need to establish a good opening wicket stand, as this has been one of the team’s major weaknesses. As they face a strong batting line-up in this game, Chris Wood and Liam Dawson must deliver early wickets at good economy rates. Nathan Ellis has bowled well, and he will have to keep Fuller’s scoring rate under control.

Recent form – L L L L L

Hampshire Hawks Probable Playing XI

Liam Dawson (c), Ben McDermott (wk), Tom Prest, Nick Gubbins, Joe Weatherley, Aneurin Donald, Ross Whiteley, Nathan Ellis, James Fuller, Chris Wood, and Mason Crane. 

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Sussex Sharks Team News & Probable Playing XIs

Luke Wright hasn’t been in the best of form, and he’ll look to provide a good start alongside Tim Seifert, who was impressive in the last game. Their bowlers have performed admirably in recent games. Rawlins and Steven Finn would look to capitalize on the early game conditions.

Recent form – W W W L L

Sussex Sharks Probable Playing XI

Ravi Bopara (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Luke Wright, Tom Alsop, Delray Rawlins, Harrison Ward, Alistair Orr, Obed McCoy, Archie Lenham, Tymal Mills, and Steven Finn.

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Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Head to Head Stats (Last 5 matches)

Team	Won	Lost
HAM	1	4
SUS	4	1

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Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks – South Group, Dream 11

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Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Prediction

Winning the toss

• Sussex Sharks

Top batsman

• Sussex Sharks – Luke Wright
• Hampshire Hawks – James Fuller

Top bowler

• Sussex Sharks – Obed McCoy
• Hampshire Hawks – Nathan Ellis

Most sixes

• Sussex Sharks – Luke Wright
• Hampshire Hawks – James Fuller

Player of the Match

• Sussex Sharks – Obed McCoy

Team Scores Batting First

• Sussex Sharks – 165+
• Hampshire Hawks – 155+

Sussex Sharks are the favourites to win this match.

 

If Hampshire Hawks are to send their fans home happy after this game, both teams’ momentum must shift dramatically. Sussex Sharks have been very impressive in recent games, and we expect them to win again in this south-coast derby.