Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Hampshire Hawks Preview & Prediction | 2025 T20 Blast Finals Day | Semi-Final

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Ravi Bopara’s incredible century dragged Northamptonshire Steelbacks to finals day, where serial contenders Hampshire Hawks are their opponents in the second game of the day.

Date & time:

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham, England

Weather: A chance of rain showers disrupting play with temperatures at 15c.

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

Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Hampshire Hawks prediction

It was an innings to remember from Ravi Bopara at the Kia Oval, which stunned Surrey and led to Northamptonshire Steelbacks knowing out the South Group winners and booking their place at finals day where they will compete to win a third T20 Blast title. But the Steelbacks can’t rely on that sort of magic every game and need more of a team contribution with the bat on this occasion when considering Hampshire’s class.

The Hawks have reached more finals days than any other county and are the joint-most successful T20 Blast county of all time with three titles to their name. They have a winning formula and plenty of experience of making it through big matches such as this last four clash. Northants are more reliant on individuals like Bopara and David Willey, whilst Hampshire are more of a complete team with more match-winners across the side. With that in mind, explore backing the Hawks.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Hampshire Hawks tip: Hampshire Hawks to win