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As Hampshire County Cricket Club prepares to host the Essex Eagles in the Vitality Blast on May 26, 2026, the clash promises to be a compelling encounter. Hampshire enters the match amid a challenging spell, having secured victory in only 1 of their last 5 matches. Conversely, Essex has demonstrated slightly better recent form, winning 2 of their last 5 outings, which could provide them with a psychological edge.
Tactically, Hampshire will need to leverage their home advantage and focus on consolidating their batting lineup, which has struggled to convert starts into sizeable totals. Their bowling attack will aim to capitalize on any early wickets, putting pressure on the Essex batting order. Meanwhile, the Essex Eagles will look to exploit Hampshire’s recent inconsistencies by maintaining aggressive pacing in their innings, while their bowlers will aim to take full advantage of the conditions at the Hampshire County Cricket Club.
According to bookmakers, Hampshire is favored with odds of 1.57, translating to a probability of 60.5% for a home win. However, with a significant away win probability of 39.5%, Essex should not be underestimated. Ultimately, while Hampshire may appear to have the edge, the match’s outcome remains uncertain, making for an exciting contest ahead.
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| Hampshire 60.5% |
Essex 39.5% |
Outrights of Vitality Blast Hampshire: 7.1% Essex: 3.01%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.56 | 2.39 |
Latest Results
| 22.05.26 Somerset County Cricket Club – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 160:158 15.05.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club – Match drawn 08.05.26 Essex Eagles – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 451:449 17.04.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 238:288 10.04.26 Yorkshire County Cricket Club – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 177:251 |
22.05.26 Essex Eagles – Sussex County Cricket Club – 191:192 15.05.26 Essex Eagles – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 293:333 08.05.26 Essex Eagles – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 451:449 24.04.26 Surrey County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – Match drawn. 17.04.26 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Essex Eagles – 190:205 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.05.26 Essex Eagles – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 451:449 03.04.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 156:461 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 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Lancashire (1) | Kent (4) | 156 : 153 |
| 2 | Somerset (2) | Warwickshire / Birmingham Bears (3) | 191 : 190 |
| 3 | Durham (2) | Hampshire (3) | 195 : 221 |
| 4 | Surrey (1) | Northamptonshire (4) | 147 : 154 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Lancashire (1) | Somerset (2) | 159 : 182 |
| 2 | Hampshire (3) | Northamptonshire (4) | 155 : 158 |
Final
| 1 | Somerset (2) | Hampshire (3) | 195 : 194 |
Vitality Blast Outrights
1. Surrey: 5.5 (14.21%)
2. Somerset: 6.5 (12.02%)
3. Lancashire: 11 (7.1%)
4. Hampshire: 11 (7.1%)
5. Yorkshire: 11 (7.1%)
6. Northamptonshire: 13 (6.01%)
7. Sussex: 13 (6.01%)
8. Durham: 13 (6.01%)
9. Warwickshire: 15 (5.21%)
10. Nottinghamshire: 15 (5.21%)
11. Kent: 15.4 (5.07%)
12. Worcestershire: 21 (3.72%)
13. Gloucestershire: 23 (3.4%)
14. Essex: 26 (3.01%)
15. Glamorgan: 26 (3.01%)
16. Leicestershire: 29 (2.69%)
17. Derbyshire: 41 (1.91%)
18. Middlesex: 65.4 (1.19%)
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