Essex vs Hampshire Hawks Preview & Prediction | 2025 T20 Blast Men | Group Stage
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Essex have the opportunity to make it back-to-back home victories as they welcome Hampshire Hawks to Chelmsford.
Date & time:
Venue: Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford, England
Weather: Dry but cloudy with sporadic sunshine and temperatures in the mid-twenties.
How to watch: UK – Some matches will be televised on Sky Sports and can be streamed on Sky Go, while others can be streamed live on the official websites and YouTube channels of each competing team
Essex vs Hampshire Hawks prediction
It would be interesting to know how Essex would’ve done this season in the T20 Blast if they had changed their line-up and replaced Dean Elgar at the top of the order much earlier than they did. Since that move and bringing up Paul Walter to open with Michael Pepper, the Eagles have won two games, beating Surrey at the Kia Oval before getting the better of Sussex Sharks at Chelmsford last time out.
However, defeating a red-hot Hampshire Hawks may prove a step too far for Simon Harmer’s men. The Hawks arrive at Chelmsford having won their last three Blast matches, racking up scores of over 170 on both occasions. They’ve already beaten Essex once this season and it would be a surprise if they didn’t complete a double over the hosts.
Essex vs Hampshire Hawks tip: Hampshire Hawks to win
