T20 Blast 2026 | 15-Jul-2026 09:00 PM | The Rose Bowl
HAM 211/3 (20)
ESS 136/9 (20)
Hampshire won by 75 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Bennett* | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 |
| Sam Cook | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood* | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 |
| Scott Currie | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
Last Wicket:Noah Thain c Hilton Cartwright b Scott Currie 10(12) - 119/9 in 17.6 ov.
Hampshire vs Essex
Hampshire — Innings 1 (211/3 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Albert (wk) c Noah Thain b Harmer | 22 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 88 | |
| James Vince (c) c Noah Thain b Snater | 125 | 61 | 14 | 7 | 204.92 | |
| Joe Weatherley c Harmer b Sam Cook | 46 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 176.92 | |
| Hilton Cartwright not out | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 175 | |
| Ben Mayes not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Wides: 4 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 211 | 3 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Delano Potgieter, James Fuller, Andrew John Neal, Scott Currie, Chris Wood, Sonny Baker | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 4 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 12.8 |
| Sam Cook | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Charlie Bennett | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 16 |
| Simon Harmer | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Matthew Critchley | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.7 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Paul Walter | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Toby Albert & James Vince | 60 | 49 |
| Weatherley & James Vince | 117 | 57 |
| Hilton Cartwright & James Vince | 22 | 8 |
| Hilton Cartwright & Ben Mayes | 12 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toby Albert | 8.1 | 60 |
| 2 | Joe Weatherley | 17.4 | 177 |
| 3 | James Vince | 18.6 | 199 |
Essex — Innings 2 (136/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter c and b Sonny Baker | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Michael Pepper c Toby Albert b Sonny Baker | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 | |
| Jordan Cox (wk) c Andrew John Neal b Sonny Baker | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Charlie Allison c Hilton Cartwright b James Fuller | 44 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 133.33 | |
| Luc Benkenstein c Scott Currie b James Fuller | 17 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 121.43 | |
| Matthew Critchley c James Fuller b Andrew John Neal | 13 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 86.67 | |
| Simon Harmer (c) lbw b Sonny Baker | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Noah Thain c Hilton Cartwright b Scott Currie | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Shane Snater b Sonny Baker | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Charlie Bennett not out | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 | |
| Sam Cook not out | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 136 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Sonny Baker | 4 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 6 |
| Scott Currie | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.2 |
| Andrew John Neal | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 |
| James Fuller | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Walter & Michael Pepper | 11 | 8 |
| Jordan Cox & Michael Pepper | 4 | 2 |
| Charlie Allison & Michael Pepper | 9 | 11 |
| Charlie Allison & Luc Benkenstein | 42 | 26 |
| Charlie Allison & Critchley | 28 | 29 |
| Charlie Allison & Harmer | 6 | 7 |
| Noah Thain & Harmer | 4 | 5 |
| Noah Thain & Snater | 6 | 10 |
| Noah Thain & Charlie Bennett | 9 | 10 |
| Sam Cook & Charlie Bennett | 17 | 12 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Walter | 1.2 | 11 |
| 2 | Jordan Cox | 1.4 | 15 |
| 3 | Michael Pepper | 3.3 | 24 |
| 4 | Luc Benkenstein | 7.5 | 66 |
| 5 | Matthew Critchley | 12.4 | 94 |
| 6 | Charlie Allison | 13.5 | 100 |
| 7 | Simon Harmer | 14.4 | 104 |
| 8 | Shane Snater | 16.2 | 110 |
| 9 | Noah Thain | 17.6 | 119 |
Match Info
| Match | Hampshire vs Essex |
|---|---|
| Series | T20 Blast 2026 |
| Time | 15-Jul-2026 09:00 PM |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl Southampton |
| Seating Capacity | 20000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Hampshire vs Essex (HAM vs ESS)
Hampshire will face Essex in a thrilling match on 15-Jul-2026 in T20 Blast 2026. The match will be played at The Rose Bowl at 09:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
The Rose Bowl Pitch Report for HAM vs ESS Quarter Final 1 Match
The Rose Bowl pitch favors pitchers more than bats, making it particularly difficult for batsmen to find openings. Since the new cricket ball spins a lot, fast bowlers get a lot of swing here, making things difficult for the top batsmen. Strong waves may benefit from extra dust in this area.
The Rose Bowl Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Southampton, GB will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 26°C on the match day with 30% humidity and 14.5 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Hampshire is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Essex remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in T20 Blast 2026.
The pitch at The Rose Bowl is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Hampshire will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Essex will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Hampshire batting and Essex bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Hampshire showcase its strengths, or will Essex pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 15-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!
