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Essex vs Hampshire, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction
ESS vs HAM Win Probability
Toss Winner - Essex won the toss and choose to bowl first
Essex beat Hampshire by 7 wickets
Will Hampshire be able to defeat Essex once again this season?
- Essex’s Simon Harmer has scored 56 runs and taken two wickets as well in the last game against Middlesex.
- The average 1st innings score at County Ground, Chelmsford in T20 Blast 2026 is 183 runs.
- Hampshire’s Joe Weatherley has scored 315 runs with a strike rate of 145 this season.
Hampshire to win
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 25.1°C|Sunny |
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ESS vs HAM Match Prediction & Analysis
Essex is set to face Hampshire in the 99th match of the T20 Blast 2026 on July 10 at County Ground, Chelmsford. Essex have enjoyed a decent campaign so far, securing five wins from their ten matches. They are currently placed third in the points table with 20 points in the South Group. Meanwhile, Hampshire is performing brilliantly as they sit at the top of the standings with seven wins in ten games.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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184/10 in 57.4 3.19
457/10 in 126.0 3.63
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HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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447/9 in 119.4
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Hampshire beat Essex by 3 wickets
267/7 in 58.1
TEAMS PREVIEW
Essex Preview
Essex didn't perform well in their previous game against Middlesex. Batting first, they scored a total of 142, while Middlesex chased down the target in 19 overs. Essex's weak batting display cost them in the previous game.
Essex's top order looked almost out of form against Middlesex. Skipper Simon Harmer scored 56 off just 28 deliveries. While Paul Walter scored 22 runs from 17 balls. Their efforts helped their team achieve a respectable total.
With the ball, Simon Harmer led the attack brilliantly, returning figures of two wickets for just 15 runs, while Sam Cook also claimed two wickets. However, their brilliant bowling could not win the match for the team.
Looking at recent form, Paul Walter has been Essex's standout batter, scoring 299 runs this season at an impressive average of 33.23. Meanwhile, Charlie Bennett has continued to shine with the ball, taking 12 wickets in his last eight matches this season.
Essex Predicted Playing XI:
Paul Walter, Michael Pepper, Jordan Cox, Charlie Allison, Luc Benkenstein, Matt Critchley, Simon Harmer ©, Shane Snater, Zaman Akhtar, Sam Cook, Charlie Bennett
Essex Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Essex Actual Playing XI:
Charlie Allison, Charlie Bennett, Luc Benkenstein, Mackenzie Jones, Matt Critchley, Michael Pepper, Noah Thain, Paul Walter, Samuel Cook, Shane Snater, Simon Harmer
Hampshire Preview
Hampshire struggled in their previous game, facing a comprehensive 5-wicket loss against Middlesex. While batting first, they posted an imposing total of 159 runs, while Middlesex chased down the target in 19 overs. Last match’s defeat was their third defeat this season.
While batting first, they didn't get a good start as their top order failed to make any significant impact. However, Toby Albert tried to stabilise the innings with 46 off 27 deliveries. Ben Mayes also scored 47 from 37 balls. However, there was not much significant contribution from the rest of the batsmen, which led them to an average total.
Moreover, Hampshire also did not put up a particularly impressive bowling performance; Andrew Neal claimed three wickets for 29 runs, while Chris Wood and Eddie Jack took one wicket each. Still, they failed to defend the total.
Looking at recent form, Joe Weatherley has been Hampshire’s best batter, scoring 315 runs in the last ten matches. Meanwhile, Scott Currie has been impressive with the ball, picking up 18 wickets in ten matches this season.
Hampshire Predicted Playing XI:
Toby Albert, James Vince ©, Joe Weatherley, Ben Mayes, Tristan Stubbs, Hilton Cartwright, James Fuller, Scott Currie, Andrew Neal, Eddie Jack, Chris Wood
Hampshire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Hampshire Actual Playing XI:
Toby Albert, Sonny Baker, Hilton Cartwright, Scott Currie, James Fuller, Ben Mayes, Tristan Stubbs, James Vince, Joe Weatherley, Chris Wood, Andrew Neal
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Cloudy conditions are expected at County Ground, Chelmsford, throughout the match day, with temperatures likely to range between 29°C and 17°C. There is a very low chance of rain during the game, making weather interruptions highly unlikely.
ESS vs HAM Pitch Report
The County Ground in Chelmsford is renowned for its batting-friendly surface, providing ideal conditions for free-flowing stroke play. Batters are expected to make the most of the pitch, especially during the first innings, while bowlers could find some assistance as the game wears on. The venue has a strong reputation for producing high-scoring matches, with an average first-innings score of 183. Further underlining the batting-friendly nature of the surface, Essex opener Paul Walter smashed a brilliant 78 off just 30 deliveries against Surrey at this ground in a recent fixture.
Toss: To Bat
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams batting first, as chasing targets has not been easy here. Moreover, two out of the last three matches played at this ground were won by the side batting first. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bat first.
ESS vs HAM
Winning Prediction
Hampshire has been one of the most consistent teams in the tournament, delivering impressive performances throughout the season. Their convincing win over Essex earlier in the competition will give them a significant confidence boost heading into this contest. Moreover, having won three of their last five meetings against Essex, Hampshire enter the match as favourites to register another victory.
Meanwhile, Essex has struggled to find consistency this season. They will need to improve in both the batting and bowling departments to challenge a strong Hampshire side. If they address those shortcomings and execute their plans well, they have the quality to make this a closely contested encounter.
Hampshire to win
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