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On May 22, 2026, Somerset County Cricket Club will host Hampshire County Cricket Club in an exciting Vitality Blast clash at the Somerset County Cricket Club. Recent form suggests a clear advantage for the home team, as Somerset has secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. In contrast, Hampshire has struggled, managing to win only 1 of their last 5 contests, which highlights their current challenges.
Somerset’s recent successes can be attributed to their robust batting lineup and effective bowling attack, allowing them to chase down targets and defend scores competitively. They’ve shown resilience under pressure, which will be crucial against a Hampshire side looking to reverse their fortunes. For Hampshire, finding consistency will be key; their lone win in recent matches indicates potential, but they need to build momentum.
The bookmakers favor Somerset with odds of 1.71 for a home win compared to 2.16 for Hampshire. Our model predicts a 58.4% likelihood of a Somerset victory, while Hampshire has a 41.6% chance of clinching an away win. Ultimately, while Somerset appears strong on paper, cricket can be unpredictable, and Hampshire may well have the potential to cause an upset.
This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-05-19T17:52:02+00:00.
| Somerset 55.8% |
Hampshire 44.2% |
Outrights of Vitality Blast Somerset: 10.92% Hampshire: 7.89%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.71 | 2.16 |
Latest Results
| 15.05.26 Somerset County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 526:253 08.05.26 Glamorgan County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 514:511 01.05.26 Somerset County Cricket Club – Yorkshire County Cricket Club – 458:533 17.04.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 238:288 10.04.26 Essex Eagles – Somerset County Cricket Club – 149:348 |
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 03.04.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 156:461 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 17.04.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 238:288 15.09.25 Somerset County Cricket Club – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 454:172 06.07.25 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 178:179 19.06.25 Somerset County Cricket Club – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 209:192 18.04.25 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 336:184 |
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: 6 (11.83%)
2. Somerset: 6.5 (10.92%)
3. Lancashire: 7.5 (9.47%)
4. Warwickshire: 9 (7.89%)
5. Hampshire: 9 (7.89%)
6. Nottinghamshire: 10 (7.1%)
7. Yorkshire: 11 (6.45%)
8. Northamptonshire: 12 (5.92%)
9. Sussex: 13 (5.46%)
10. Durham: 13 (5.46%)
11. Kent: 19 (3.74%)
12. Glamorgan: 21 (3.38%)
13. Essex: 23 (3.09%)
14. Leicestershire: 23 (3.09%)
15. Worcestershire: 26 (2.73%)
16. Gloucestershire: 34 (2.09%)
17. Derbyshire: 34 (2.09%)
18. Middlesex: 50.2 (1.41%)
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