Hampshire vs Essex, Match 18 - Live Cricket Score
Vitality Blast, 2026 | 26 May 2026, Tue, 11:30 PM IST | County Ground
HAM
200/4 (20 ov)
ESS
170/7 (20 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby AlbertToby Albert(wk)c Noah Thain b Charlie Edward Bennett | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 |
| James VinceJames Vince(c)c Shane Snater b Charlie Edward Bennett | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 266.67 |
| Joe WeatherleyJoe Weatherleyc Wiaan Mulder b Simon Harmer | 47 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 138.24 |
| Tom PrestTom Prestc Wiaan Mulder b Matt Critchley | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 110.00 |
| Tristan StubbsTristan StubbsNot out | 69 | 42 | 3 | 5 | 164.28 |
| Hilton CartwrightHilton CartwrightNot out | 46 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 219.04 |
| Did Not Bat: Liam Dawson, James Fuller, Scott Currie, Chris Wood, Andrew Neal | |||||
| Extra( b - 0, w - 4, no - 1, lb - 1, p - 0 ) | 6 | ||||
| Total( 10.00 Runs per over ) | 200 (4 Wkts, 20 Ov) | ||||
Fall of Wickets
17-1 (James Vince, 1.4), 26-2 (Toby Albert, 3.3), 52-3 (Tom Prest, 6.2), 116-4 (Joe Weatherley, 13.6)
| Bowler | Ov | M | R | W | NB | WD | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.33 |
| Charlie Edward Bennett | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11.00 |
| Zaman Akhter | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16.50 |
| Matt Critchley | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.67 |
| Simon Harmer(c) | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.67 |
| Paul Walter | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Luke Benkenstein | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul WalterPaul Walterc James Vince b Chris Wood | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Michael-Kyle PepperMichael-Kyle Pepper(wk)c Hilton Cartwright b Scott Currie | 25 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 147.05 |
| Matt CritchleyMatt Critchleyb Chris Wood | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Luke BenkensteinLuke Benkensteinc Hilton Cartwright b Scott Currie | 48 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 154.83 |
| Wiaan MulderWiaan Mulderc Hilton Cartwright b Andrew Neal | 14 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 93.33 |
| Noah ThainNoah Thainc James Vince b Scott Currie | 18 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 163.63 |
| Simon HarmerSimon Harmer(c)Not out | 36 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 200.00 |
| Simon FernandesSimon Fernandesb Scott Currie | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Shane SnaterShane SnaterNot out | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Did Not Bat: Zaman Akhter, Charlie Edward Bennett | |||||
| Extra( b - 0, w - 2, no - 0, lb - 2, p - 0 ) | 4 | ||||
| Total( 8.50 Runs per over ) | 170 (7 Wkts, 20 Ov) | ||||
Fall of Wickets
17-1 (Paul Walter, 2.1), 35-2 (Matt Critchley, 4.3), 41-3 (Michael-Kyle Pepper, 5.3), 80-4 (Wiaan Mulder, 10.3), 115-5 (Noah Thain, 13.6), 120-6 (Luke Benkenstein, 15.2), 130-7 (Simon Fernandes, 17.3)
| Bowler | Ov | M | R | W | NB | WD | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8.25 |
| James Fuller | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.25 |
| Scott Currie | 4 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Andrew Neal | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.00 |
Predict the Winner!
HAM (40%)
Tie (40%)
ESS (20%)
Info
Series
Vitality Blast
Date & Time
26 May 2026, Tue, 11:30 PM IST
Toss
Essex elected to bowl
Venue
County Ground
Umpires
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Match Referee
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Weather Report
Pitch Condition
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Win Prediction
Preview
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.
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Predict the Winner!
HAM (40%)
Tie (40%)
ESS (20%)