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Fixture: Hampshire v Surrey
Venue: Ageas Bowl, Southampton
Dates: Sunday, July 4, 2021 - Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Start time: 11am
What's the lowdown?
Perhaps the most important game of the round, with the loser surely out of contention for a spot in the top group. When they met at the Kia Oval earlier this year, Hashim Amla and Ollie Pope made hay in a brutal victory for Surrey.
Just seven points separate the two counties, both of whom sit behind Somerset and Gloucestershire, who currently hold the prized berths at the top of the pool. Leicestershire are only a further eight points behind Surrey in fifth place and will be watching with an eye on proceedings.
Who's in form?
Surrey had Kemar Roach to thank for 22 wickets in five games earlier this season, and can now call upon Kyle Jamieson as his replacement. The New Zealand giant has turned out in the T20 Blast already, but the player of the match in the World Test Championship final will be quite a proposition in the County Championship, especially back at the Ageas Bowl, the scene of his match-winning display against India.
With the bat, Amla is the tenth-highest run-scorer in the country, with 215 of his runs coming in one innings against this week's opponent.
For Hampshire, Ian Holland has been a revelation at the top of the innings; the allrounder has accrued 520 runs at 43.33. With the ball, Kyle Abbott has done much of the damage, claiming 35 wickets so far this summer, while Brad Wheal has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign.
Last five first-class matches (most recent first)
Hampshire: DDWLL
Surrey: WDDDW
Head-to-head first-class record
Total matches: 190
Hampshire wins: 30
Surrey wins: 89
Draws: 71
Abandoned: 3
What's the team news?
Hampshire have named the following 12-man squad for tomorrow's fixture, with new signing Nick Gubbins coming straight into the squad.
Hampshire: James Vince, Lewis McManus, Kyle Abbott, Felix Organ, Tom Alsop, Joe Weatherley, Keith Barker, Brad Wheal, lNick Gubbins, Colin de Grandhomme, Ian Holland, Mason Crane
Having joined the away side during the T20 Blast, Kyle Jamieson has been named in a 15-man squad to travel west for tomorrow's fixtures. Three players remain out for Surrey on England duty, while Reece Topley and Ben Foakes are injured.
Surrey: Rory Burns, Hashim Amla, Rikki Clark, Jordan Clarke, Ben Geddes, Will Jacks, Kyle Jamieson, Conor McKerr, Dan Moriarty, Jamie Overton, Ryan Patel, Ollie Pope, Jamie Smith, Mark Stoneman, Amar Virdi
Latest Hampshire news: Click here
Latest Surrey news: Click here
What's the weather forecast?
Rain is likely to impact all four days, with temperatures peaking at 18 degrees Celsius.
Keep up to date with the MetOffice’s rolling forecast for the Ageas Bowl: Click here
How do I follow the match?
TV/stream: Hampshire will offer live coverage of the match via their website: Click here
All County Championship matches are also available via the ECB's central hub: Click here
The matches can also be viewed on mobile via the ECB app.
Radio: BBC Local Radio and the BBC Sport website will carry ball-by-ball radio commentary of the game.
Digital: The Cricketer will carry live scorecards and daily updates from every County Championship match in 2021, as well as the latest breaking news from around the counties and exclusive features. Visit our County Hub for more.
Going to the game?
Tickets: Attendance is for members only via a ballot.
Travel
Address: Botley Rd, West End, Southampton SO30 3XH
Walking: If you are walking to The Ageas Bowl, make your way along Botley Road until you reach Marshall Drive and the giant set of cricket stumps.
Then walk up Marshall Drive and head straight over the roundabout for the ground
By train: Hedge End train station is less than two miles away, approximately a 35-minute walk from The Ageas Bowl.
The No.8 bus service connects the stadium with Hedge End train station, Southampton Civic Centre or Southampton City Centre.
By Car: The Ageas Bowl is just 1.2 miles from the M27, Junction 7. When exiting the motorway follow signs for The Ageas Bowl.
The Ageas Bowl offers complimentary parking for those attending meetings, weddings or events at the venue.
Cycling: There is also a free bicycle storage facility. This is located near the Hampshire Wellbeing Centre, located opposite the East Gate of the main stadium.
Prediction?
It is hard to look past the Jamieson effect for Surrey in this one. The world has seen his talents as a red-ball bowler over the last 12 months, so much will depend on how Hampshire fare against his threat.
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