T20 Blast 2023: Hampshire vs Surrey – South Group Match Preview and Updates

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Hampshire has won one and lost one match so far this season. They fought back after losing the first match of the series. They will go into the next game with much more confidence on their side. They will try to extend their winning streak and climb the standings.

Surrey, on the other hand, has won two and lost one match so far in the tournament. They lost their most recent match by a large margin and will look to make amends against Hampshire.

The South Group Match between Hampshire vs Surrey will take place on May 31st, 2023 at the Rose Bowl, Southampton.

Match Details to Note

Match: Hampshire vs Surrey, South Group Match, T20 Blast 2023

Date: May 31, 2023 (Wednesday)

Time: 11:30 PM IST

Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton

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Hampshire (Match Odds – 2.15):

Preview:

Hampshire won their previous match by an impressive 8 wickets. The opposition batsmen were bowled out for 171 runs. In the innings, Chris Wood, Nathan Ellis, James Fuller, and Mason Crane each took two wickets. They prevented the opposing batters from putting up a big score.

Only two wickets fell in the batting department, as Hampshire captain James Vince scored 88 runs off 55 balls and remained unbeaten as the opposition bowlers were blown away. Tom Prest, who scored 30 points off 17 balls, was a big help to him. Hampshire’s bowling department will be crucial to their success in this match.

Full Squad:

Joe Weatherley, Ian Holland, Liam Dawson, Keith Barker, Bradley Wheal, Mason Crane, Felix Organ, Scott Currie, Nick Gubbins, Ross Whiteley, Ben Brown, Kyle Abbott (South Africa), Mohammad Abbas (Pakistan), Benny Howell, Kyle Abbott (South Africa), Ben McDermott (Australia), Nathan Ellis (Australia)

Possible Playing XI:

Chris Wood, Nathan Ellis, James Fuller, James Vince, Mason Crane, Ben McDermott, Joe Weatherley, Toby Albert, Ross Whiteley, Liam Dawson, Tom Prest

Surrey (Match Odds – 1.70):

Preview:

Surrey are second in the points table, but they were defeated by 5 wickets in their previous match. Surrey only managed to score 148 runs in the first innings. Everyone got a chance to bat, but no one was able to finish their innings. Sunil Narine led the way with 29 runs off 18 balls.

Daniel Worrall and Sunil Narine each took two wickets in the bowling innings as the match came down to the wire. They were unable to turn the tide, losing the match by 5 wickets with 1 ball remaining. They will work on their batting in preparation for their match against Hampshire.

Full Squad:

Rory Burns, Jamie Smith, Ollie Pope, Jordan Clark, Reece Topley, Amar Virdi, Jamie Overton, Matt Dunn, Gus Atkinson, Daniel Moriarty, Chris Jordan, Cameron Steel, Dan Worrall, Dom Sibley, Kemar Roach (West Indies), Sean Abbott (Australia), Tom Latham (New Zealand), Sunil Narine (West Indies)

Possible Playing XI:

Sunil Narine, Daniel Worrall, Will Jacks, Laurie Evans, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Jamie Smith, Jordan Clarke, Jamie Overton, Cameron Steel, Tom Lawes

Hampshire vs Surrey Batsmen Worth Watching

Hampshire’s top three batters, Ben McDermott, James Vince, and Tom Prest, accounted for 157 of the 172 runs scored against Middlesex. James Vince led the way with 88 not out from 55 balls in an innings that included 11 boundaries.

Surrey were often one of the most dominant sides in the South Group, winning their first two matches against Middlesex and Kent Spitfires, but were defeated by Sussex Sharks by 5 wickets with 1 ball remaining on Sunday. They have a team made up entirely of international players.

Hampshire vs Surrey Bowlers Worth Watching

In Friday’s match, Liam Dawson and Ross Whiteley both went wicketless, but Chris Wood, Nathan Ellis, James Fuller, and Mason Crane each dismissed two batters. Ellis has returned for a second season of the T20 Blast after performing admirably in this year’s IPL.

The Surrey bowlers were impressive with their control against the Sussex Sharks, but they did not take enough wickets to secure the victory. Sunil Narine can cause havoc on any pitch, and Sam Curran has an impressive repertoire of variations.

Hampshire vs Surrey Toss Prediction

Based on previous results and team success in recent years, it is recommended that the team winning the toss bat first in this wicket and attempt to defend the score.

Hampshire vs Surrey Pitch Report

Hampshire vs. Surrey will be played at Southampton’s Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium.

The Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium pitch is difficult for batsmen, especially opening batsmen. Fast bowlers have fantastic swing here, making life difficult for top-order batsmen because the new ball moves a lot. This pitch also has more bounce for fast bowlers.

During the match, the temperature in Southampton will be around 20 degrees Celsius, with little chance of rain. The sky will be overcast here.

Hampshire vs Surrey Prediction

Surrey has performed admirably thus far in the series. Hampshire would like to build on their recent victory. Although this match will be difficult to predict, we believe Surrey will defeat Hampshire due to squad strength and current form. Check out the odds at Cricbaba!

Surrey is the favourite to beat Hampshire at the odds of 1.70.