DUR vs HAM T20 Blast: Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction

Match Details: DUR vs HAM

Match Preview

Durham has enjoyed a strong campaign thus far, winning eight matches to finish second in the North Group with 34 points. Their confidence will be high after a commanding nine-wicket win against Northamptonshire in their last outing. In that match, captain Alex Lees shined with a powerful century, scoring 101 runs off only 49 balls. The bowling department was equally impressive, with Mathew Potts taking three crucial wickets to dismantle the opposition.

On the other hand, Hampshire has faced a setback in their previous match, losing by four wickets to Essex. Despite posting a massive total of 220 runs, they failed to defend it. Liam Dawson claimed two wickets, but Toby Albert, who smashed a scorching 84 runs off 55 balls, was the most impressive player. Hampshire finished third in the South Group with seven wins in the tournament.

Head-to-Head Record: DUR vs HAM

Hampshire has a minor advantage historically because they had won their sole meeting with Durham.

Pitch and Weather Report

The Riverside Ground in Chester-Le-Street offers a green top pitch that can assist seam bowlers early on with movement and bounce. However, as the innings progress, the pitch tends to flatten out, providing a better surface for batsmen in the latter half of the match. Weather conditions are expected to be chilly with mostly cloudy skies, and temperatures around 18°C at the start of play.