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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Middlesex won the toss and choose to bowl first
Hampshire looking to get another home win against Middlesex.
We predict that Hampshire will defeat Middlesex.
Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2025 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | The Rose Bowl, Southampton, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 24.0°C|Partly Cloudy |
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Hampshire Hawks will take on Middlesex in the South Group clash of the Vitality Blast 2025 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on June 13, 2025. The match begins at 11:30 PM IST under floodlights. The Vitality Blast is a premier domestic T20 competition in England. Hampshire have enjoyed a strong start, winning three of their first four matches, placing them 2nd in the South Group standings with 12 points.
Middlesex, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency, securing just one victory from five matches, leaving them currently placed near the bottom of the group. With Hampshire’s momentum and Middlesex’s urgent need for a win, this match offers an intriguing battle, setting the stage for an exciting T20 spectacle.
147/6 in 18.2 8.02
146/6 in 20.0 7.3
124/9 in 20.0 6.2
T20BLAST
Glamorgan beat Middlesex by 5 wickets
128/5 in 15.3 8.26
383/10 in 115.4 3.31
CC2025
Glamorgan beat Middlesex by 10 wickets
8/0 in 2.2 3.43
238/5 in 37.1
RLODC
Hampshire beat Middlesex (D/L method)
309/7 in 50.0
159/7 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
164/6 in 20.0
172/2 in 17.5
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Hampshire won by 8 wickets
171/10 in 19.5
Hampshire Hawks will enjoy home advantage at the Rose Bowl in Southampton when they host Middlesex in this Vitality Blast 2025 South Group encounter. Having played four matches so far, Hampshire have ed three wins and just a single loss, positioning them second in the South Group standings with 12 points. Their positive net run rate of +2.322 is the highest in the South Group.
The Hawks started impressively, winning three consecutive games against Essex, Surrey, and Gloucestershire. Barring the win against Surrey ( by 15 runs DLS Method), Hampshire won rather comprehensively. The Hawks ed a 106-run victory against Essex in the first game and ed a 7-wicket victory against Gloucestershire in the third game.
In the opening game, Hampshire Hawks crushed Essex by 106 runs, defending a massive total of 230/7 powered by a blistering 68 from Dewald Brevis, a classy 62 from James Vince, and a fluent 54 by Toby Albert - the top 3 of Hampshire’s batting. In defence, Liam Dawson’s superb 4/26 dismantled Essex’s chase, while Scott Currie chipped in with three quick wickets. The visitors were bowled out for just 124 in 16.2 overs.
Hampshire’s only setback thus far came against Kent. Batting first, Hampshire posted 177/7, anchored by a gritty 63 not out from Joe Weatherley, with from Dewald Brevis (24), James Fuller (27), and Benny Howell (23). In defence, Hampshire managed just 2 wickets, both by Chirs Wood, as Kent got over the line by 8 wickets.
Batting-wise, Joe Weatherley and Devald Brevis have stood out. Weatherley has shown consistency and calmness under pressure. In bowling, the experienced Chris Wood is closing in on a remarkable personal milestone of 200 wickets in Blast cricket. Given their current form, home advantage, and current form, Hampshire Hawks enter this fixture as strong contenders.
Key players: Joe Weatherley, Dewald Brevis, Chris Wood, Scott Currie
Toby Albert (wk), James Vince (c), Tom Prest, Joe Weatherley, Dewald Brevis, James Fuller, Benny Howell, Chris Wood, Bjorn Fortuin, Scott Currie, John Turner
Dewald Brevis, James Fuller, Liam Dawson, Lhuan dre Pretorius, Toby Albert, John Turner, James Vince, Joe Weatherley, Benny Howell, Scott Currie, Chris Wood
Middlesex travel to Southampton looking to reverse their fortunes. With just one win in five matches (6 points) and a NRR close to –0.628, they are currently 7th in the South Group. Their only success so far came against Essex - an encouraging 6-wicket win that hinted at their potential.
Middlesex started the season with a 16 run loss against Sussex. After conceding 202 bowling first, Middlesex could manage 186 in 20 overs. Ben Geddes top scored with 51, followed by Ryan Higgins scoring 44 off just 16 balls down the order. They lost the next game even more comprehensively against Glamorgan by 5 wickets with about 5 hours remaining. Middlesex managed just 124 batting first and lost the game in the 16th over itself. Kane Williamson top-scored with 25 runs and Tom Helm took 3 for 29.
After the washout against Kent where Middlesex conceded 172 bowling first, they ed first win of the season against Essex by 6 wickets (15 balls remaining). The real heartbreak came in the 5th game against Somerset. Despite scoring the highest ever Blast away score at that venue, they lost to Somerset by 5 wickets. Max Holden was sensational, smashing 87* off 47 balls (12 fours) followed by Ben Geddes who sciored 69 off just 32 deliveries with 7 towering sixes. Middlsex bowling fell apart in defence. Barring Ryan Higgins, the rest of the middlesex bowlers went for over 10 runs an over. Middlesex need to improve in both departments for them to have any chance of competing in this game.
Key players: Ben Geddes, Ryan Higgins, Tom Helm
Stephen Eskinazi (c), Kane Williamson, Max Holden, Ben Geddes, Leus du Plooy, Ryan Higgins, Jack Davies (wk), Luke Hollman, Zafar Gohar, Tom Helm, Noah Cornwell
Kane Williamson, Leus du Plooy, Max Holden, Jack Davies, Stephen Eskinazi, Noah Cornwell, Tom Helm, Zafar Gohar, Luke Hollman, Ryan Higgins, Ben Geddes
The weather on the match day at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, is expected to be mostly sunny conditions with temperatures ranging between 25°C to 17°C, though thunderstorms are forecast in the evening.
The venue of the match is The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Established in 2001, it’s home to Hampshire CCC and hosts internationals. Also known as the Ageas Bowl, it seats 6,500 spectators. It’s where Aaron Finch hit 156 in 2013 and hosted the 2019 World Test Championship final.
For T20s at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, toss winners have batted first in 12 matches—winning 8 and losing 4. With dew likely later, teams should opt to bat first after winning the toss.
With strong home advantage, recent form, and superior head-to-head record, Hampshire have the upper hand. Middlesex, played superbly in the previous game, but even that kind of batting performance was not enough to get a win. There is a clear advantage to Hampshire in this home encounter.
We predict that Hampshire will defeat Middlesex.
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