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As Hampshire County Cricket Club prepares to host the Essex Eagles on April 3, 2026, both teams will be looking to kickstart their County Championship campaign positively. Despite entering the match with no recent victories under their belts—Hampshire and Essex both having won 0 of their last 0 matches—the stakes are high.
Hampshire, playing on home turf, will focus on a solid batting lineup and leveraging local conditions, which traditionally support spin as the pitch wears. Their bowlers will aim to exploit early movement in the air, particularly under overcast skies. Conversely, the Essex Eagles, known for their aggressive batting and disciplined bowling attack, will look to capitalise on any missteps from the Hampshire side.
Bookmakers have placed Hampshire at odds of 2.0 for a home victory, compared to 1.78 for an away win by Essex, reflecting a slight edge for the visiting side. As the teams meet, it’s pivotal to consider local knowledge and bowling strategies. Ultimately, the match could go either way, with form playing a crucial role in determining the outcome.
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| Hampshire 47.1% |
Essex 52.9% |
Outrights of County Championship One Cricket Essex: 10.81% Hampshire: 6.24%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.95 | 1.8 | ||
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2.06 | 1.76 | ||
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1.95 | 1.75 |
Latest Results
| 24.09.25 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Surrey County Cricket Club – 248:147 20.09.25 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 237:188 15.09.25 Somerset County Cricket Club – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 454:172 13.09.25 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 158:155 08.09.25 Sussex County Cricket Club – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 122:226 |
24.09.25 Essex Eagles – Somerset County Cricket Club – 438:433 15.09.25 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Essex Eagles – Match drawn. 08.09.25 Essex Eagles – Durham Jets – 457:333 26.08.25 Derbyshire Falcons – Essex Eagles – 322:366 24.08.25 Essex Eagles – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 289:159 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.08.25 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 288:285 17.07.25 Essex Eagles – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 222:220 22.06.25 Essex Eagles – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 296:453 30.05.25 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 230:124 22.08.24 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 424:438 |
Standings
2025
| Pts | W | L | D | N/R | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nottinghamshire | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7866:6806 | 224 |
| 2 | Surrey | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 7402:7260 | 208 |
| 3 | Somerset | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7099:6505 | 181 |
| 4 | Sussex | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6964:6494 | 172 |
| 5 | Essex | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 7049:6897 | 172 |
| 6 | Warwickshire / Birmingham Bears | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 6522:7582 | 172 |
| 7 | Yorkshire | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6876:6269 | 168 |
| 8 | Hampshire | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6064:6981 | 145 |
| 9 | Durham | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6935:7690 | 144 |
| 10 | Worcestershire | 14 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 6453:6746 | 103 |
County Championship One Cricket Outrights
1. Surrey: 2.75 (29.48%)
2. Somerset: 5.5 (14.74%)
3. Nottinghamshire: 6.5 (12.47%)
4. Essex: 7.5 (10.81%)
5. Yorkshire: 11 (7.37%)
6. Hampshire: 13 (6.24%)
7. Warwickshire / Birmingham Bears: 13 (6.24%)
8. Sussex: 17 (4.77%)
9. Leicestershire: 17 (4.77%)
10. Glamorgan: 26 (3.12%)
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