HAM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction, Match 18, T20 Blast Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates
Hampshire is set to face Essex in the 18th match of the T20 Blast 2026 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday, May 26
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In the 18th match of the T20 Blast 2026, Hampshire (HAM) will face Essex (ESS). Hampshire entered this tournament among the favourites after reaching the final in the previous session but they had a tough start to the tournament, losing their opening match against Somerset. Batting first they were bowled out for 158 runs, with James Vince scoring 58 runs. In reply, Somerset comfortably chased down the target in 16 overs and won by seven wickets.
Similarly, Essex also lost their first match by six wickets against Sussex. They batted first and scored 191 runs in 20 overs. In reply, Sussex chased down the target in 16 overs. Essex's bowling looked very weak in that match. Both teams faced each other twice last season, with the scoreline tied at 1-1. Hampshire added Tristan Stubbs to their squad in place of Delano Potgieter
Match Information
Hampshire vs Essex, Match 18
Vitality Blast, 26 May 2026, Tue, 11:30 PM IST, County Ground
Match Starts In
00:09:45:13
DaysHrsMinsSec
Broadcast
Sony Sports Network
Live Stream
Sony LIV
Weather Report
County GroundClear
24.9°C
57% (Humidity)
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Probable Playing XI
Hampshire
Toby Albert (wk), JM Vince (C), JJ Weatherley, HWR Cartwright, T Stubbs, Tom Prest, JK Fuller, LA Dawson, Scott Currie, M Lumsden, CP Wood
Bench : BC Brown, B Mayes, NRT Gubbins, Fletcha Middleton, Ali Orr, JS Lehmann, FS Organ, Codi Yusuf, D Potgieter, KJ Abbott, Sonny Baker, John Turner, BTJ Wheal, Eddie Jack, Dominic Kelly
Essex
MS Pepper (wk), PI Walter, MJJ Critchley, Luke Benkenstein, Wiaan Mulder, Noah Thain, SR Harmer (C), Simon Fernandes, CE Bennett, S Snater, Zaman Akhter
Bench : Jordan Cox, CW Allison, D Elgar, Robin Das, T Westley, Mackenzie Jones, Mitchell Killeen, JA Porter, Samuel Cook
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
65%
Pace Bowling
35%
Spin Bowling
55%
Batting Pitch
180
Average Score
45%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
James Vince HAM | BAT
Hampshire captain James Vince is an excellent choice for the captaincy role for your fantasy team. He scored 58 runs in his last match.
Paul Walter ESS | ALL
Paul Walter will be a great choice for vice-captaincy in this game. He is known for his solid technique and ability to play aggressive knocks. He smashed 58 runs in his last match.
Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team
Ben Brown
HAM | WK
Ali Orr
HAM | BAT
Teams will be updated after Toss
Last Updated On - May 26 2026 11:39 AM
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