Hampshire Hawks vs Essex Preview & Prediction | 2026 T20 Blast Men | Quarter-Final
An all-southern quarter-final sees Hampshire Hawks host Essex after claiming top spot in the South Group in the final round of games.
Date & time:
Venue: The Utilita Bowl, Southampton, England
Weather: Extremely hot conditions with bright sunshine and temperatures of 29c.
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
Hampshire Hawks vs Essex prediction
Essex finished the group stage strongly, beating Hampshire Hawks at Chelmsford before defeating Surrey at the Kia Oval and secure their quarter-final qualification. Now they must go to the Utilita Bowl, where they lost earlier in the tournament and a place which has not been a happy hunting ground for them down the years.
Hampshire have won the last six T20 Blast games between the two sides in Southampton and gained some much-needed momentum with victory over Sussex Sharks in their final group match which earned them this priceless home quarter-final. Expect the experienced stars in their squad such as James Vince and Liam Dawson, constant scourges of Essex to be on top of their game and help propel the Hawks to an expected victory.
Hampshire Hawks vs Essex tip: Hampshire Hawks to win
