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The 2024 Vitality Blast continues to thrill fans, and this Sunday, June 2nd, at 13:00 local time, Hampshire Hawks will face off against Kent Spitfires at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. This South Group clash promises to be an exciting encounter.
HAM vs KET Pitch Report
The pitch at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, is known for its good pace and consistent bounce, offering opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. Fast bowlers can expect some movement early on, while batsmen can take advantage of the true bounce to target a score around 175.
Team Previews, Betting Tips, Latest Odds, and Match Prediction for Hampshire vs Kent, Vitality T20 Blast 2024
Hampshire Team News & Playing XI
HAM Team News Last year’s semi-finalists, Hampshire Hawks, had a disappointing start to their 2024 campaign, losing to Surrey at home. Skipper James Vince will be aiming for a stronger performance from his team in this fixture.
HAM Team Batting Top-order batsmen Ben McDermott, James Vince, and Ali Orr failed to make an impact in the opening match, with McDermott falling for a three-ball duck. However, middle-order batsman Toby Albert stood out with a solid 46. Hampshire will need better contributions from their top-order to set a competitive total.
HAM Team Bowling Despite their strong bowling lineup, Hampshire’s bowlers couldn’t defend 163 against Surrey, with only Chris Wood and Benny Howell failing to take wickets. They will be looking to bounce back and contain Kent’s formidable batting lineup.
Hampshire Predicted Playing XI: Ben McDermott (wk), James Vince (c), Ali Orr, Joe Weatherley, Toby Albert, James Fuller, Benny Howell, Liam Dawson, Michael Neser, Chris Wood, John Turner
Kent Team News & Playing XI
KET Team News Kent Spitfires had a fantastic start to their season with a dominant 98-run victory over Middlesex. Most players contributed to the win, except Joey Evison and captain Sam Billings, who had disappointing outings.
KET Team Batting Joe Denly top-scored with an impressive 56 from 33 balls, batting at number five. Openers Zak Crawley and Daniel Bell-Drummond will look to provide a solid start, allowing the middle order to capitalize on their platform.
KET Team Bowling Spinner Matt Parkinson was the standout bowler against Middlesex, supported by Marcus O’Riordan and Beyers Swanepoel. Kent’s varied bowling attack will be crucial against Hampshire’s strong batting lineup.
Kent Predicted Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Tawande Muyeye, Sam Billings (c) (wk), Joe Denly, Joey Evison, Beyers Swanepoel, Marcus O’Riordan, Grant Stewart, Xavier Bartlett, Matt Parkinson
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions Cloudy skies are forecast for Sunday at The Rose Bowl with temperatures around 17 degrees Celsius and no risk of rain, setting the stage for uninterrupted play.
Pitch Report The pitch at The Rose Bowl offers good pace and bounce, making it favorable for both batsmen and bowlers. A target score of around 175 is expected, and the toss might play a crucial role with teams preferring to bowl first to take advantage of the early movement.
Match Prediction
This match promises to be a closely contested battle between two well-balanced teams. Kent Spitfires, buoyed by their comprehensive win over Middlesex, will be confident. However, Hampshire Hawks, playing at home, will be eager to bounce back from their defeat to Surrey. We expect Hampshire to rise to the occasion and secure their first win of the campaign.
Prediction: Hampshire Hawks to beat Kent Spitfires.
