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Fixture: Hampshire Hawks v Surrey
Venue: Ageas Bowl, Southampton
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Start time: 7pm
What’s the lowdown?
These two sides have won one of their last 13 matches combined in the competition. And while Surrey impressive start to the Blast means they remain in contention for the quarter-finals, Hampshire have won one of their first eight matches and are all but out of the race.
Though they have had the rough side of the weather, Hants have endured an inspired first half of the campaign.
Three of their last four games have been lost to rain without a ball being bowling, including the first clash with Surrey on June 18.
Since being dispatched by Sussex at Hove, James Vince's side have made subtle improvements. They put on 215-6 against Middlesex before losing by three wickets with two balls remaining.
And they nearly got home in their last completed game at Sussex, despite Colin de Grandhomme's 66 and four wickets for Scott Currie.
Last season's finalists lost their early season momentum after a no result and an abandonment ended a run of three wins on the trot. Heavy defeats to Essex and Somerset followed before a return to form against Middlesex at The Kia Oval.
After escaping from an imminent defeat to Sussex thanks to the rain, they were beaten in a thriller against Glamorgan. Needing two off the final ball in pursuit of 154 Timm van der Gugten ran out Kyle Jamieson to secure victory.
Who’s in form?
Just three Hampshire players have reached three figures for runs - Joe Weatherley, James Vince and D'Arcy Short - but Colin de Grandhomme's 66 on debut against Somerset provides a tinge of encouragement as the second half of the group stage beckons.
Naturally, their bowling department have had little support but leg-spinner Mason Crane's 10 wickets is an admirable return in the circumstances. But no player to have bowled more than four overs has an economy rate below eight.
Ollie Pope's return to the fold might end up being reflected on as a key moment in Surrey's campaign. Already with two half-centuries in three innings including a match-winning 52* against Middlesex.
Dan Moriarty is starting to exert the control which ran through last year's run to Finals Day. His seven scalps have come at an economy rate of 6.60
What’s the team news?
Hampshire have named a 13-man squad for fixtures against Surrey and Gloucestershire.
Hampshire Hawks squad: James Vince, Scott Currie, Ryan Stevenson, James Fuller, Colin de Grandhomme, Toby Albert, Chris Wood, Lewis McManus, D'Arcy Short, Joe Weatherley, Brad Wheal, Tom Prest, Mason Crane
Surrey squad: Gareth Batty, Hashim Amla, Gus Atkinson, Rory Burns, Laurie Evans, Ben Geddes, Will Jacks, Kyle Jamieson, Conor McKerr, Dan Moriarty, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Jamie Smith
Last five T20 results (most recent first)
Hampshire Hawks: ALAAL
Surrey: LNRWLL
Head-to-head T20 record
Total matches: 24
Hampshire Hawks wins: 11
Surrey: 13
Tied: 0
Abandoned: 5
No result: 0
What’s the weather forecast?
It is predicted to be an overcast day on the south coast though spectators should be kept warm by temperatures or around 18 degree Celsius.
Keep up to date with the MetOffice’s rolling forecast for Southampton: Click here
Going to the game?
Tickets
Tickets are provisionally sold out for all of Hampshire's Blast matches.
Click here to access the Hampshire ticket office.
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.
How do I follow the match?
Hampshire will show this game on their website. Click here.
All T20 Blast 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: All Vitality Blast fixtures will be available on BBC Local Radio stations with extensive coverage also on 5 Live Sports Extra.
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Prediction?
Two sides badly out of form and in need of a win. Surrey are very much on the hunt for the top four and should be backed to make a timely return to form. Away win.
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