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Worcestershire vs Hampshire, RLODC, Today Match Prediction
WOR vs HAM Win Probability
Toss Winner - Hampshire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Worcestershire beat Hampshire by 4 runs
Can Hampshire upset the defending champions Worcestershire?
- Worcestershire have started their campaign strongly, winning their opening match (4 points and an NRR of +1.070), while Hampshire are sixth with one win and one loss.
- Worcestershire have dominated the recent rivalry, winning three of the last five meetings against Hampshire, including both encounters in the 2025 season.
- Worcestershire head into this fixture in excellent form, having won each of their last five completed List A matches, while Hampshire have won three of their last five.
We predict that Worcestershire will defeat Hampshire.
| Tournament: | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Worcestershire New Road, Worchester, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 20.7°C|Partly cloudy |
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WOR vs HAM Match Prediction & Analysis
The Group B match of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup 2026 will see defending champions Worcestershire take on last year finalists Hampshire at the County Ground, New Road, Worcester, on Sunday, 26 July 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST.
The Metro Bank One-Day Cup features 18 county teams divided into two groups, with the leading teams progressing to the knockout stage. With only a handful of league matches available, every result can have a significant impact on the race for qualification.
The defending champions Worcestershire have made an impressive start to their campaign, winning their opening match to sit third in Group B with 4 points and a net run rate of +1.070. Hampshire, meanwhile, have had a mixed beginning, winning one and losing one of their first two matches. They are currently sixth in the standings with 4 points but a net run rate of -1.100.
With Worcestershire carrying momentum from a winning start and Hampshire eager to bounce back, another closely fought contest between these familiar rivals promises to be an exciting battle at New Road.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Worcestershire Preview
Defending champions Worcestershire have begun their Metro Bank One-Day Cup 2026 campaign in impressive fashion. After lifting the title in 2025, they have carried that momentum into the new season with a convincing victory in their opening Group B fixture. Worcestershire currently sit third in the standings with one win from one match, earning four points and an excellent net run rate of +1.070.
They made a strong statement in their tournament opener by defeating Derbyshire by three wickets with 76 balls to spare. After restricting Derbyshire to just 138 in 37.1 overs, Worcestershire chased down the target comfortably, reaching 143/7 in 37.2 overs. Spinner Fateh Singh starred with the ball, returning figures of 6/32, while Beyers Swanepoel provided excellent support with 3/15. During the chase, Gareth Roderick anchored the innings with an unbeaten 39 off 58 balls, while Daniel Lategan chipped in with a valuable 29 off 36 to guide the Worcs home.
Worcestershire also possess a settled core built around proven List A performers. Jake Libby is their leading run-scorer in the last year, amassing 481 runs in 11 matches at an average of 53.44, while Brett D’Oliveira contributed 455 runs in 10 matches at 45.50. With the ball, Ben Allison led the attack with 19 wickets in 8 matches, while left-arm spinner Fateh Singh claimed 13 wickets in 7 matches.
With confidence high after a dominant opening win and a balanced squad featuring quality in both batting and bowling, Worcestershire will be aiming to continue their title defence with another commanding performance.
Key Players: Jake Libby, Brett D’Oliveira, Ben Allison, Fateh Singh
Worcestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Gareth Roderick (wk), Daniel Lategan, Brett D’Oliveira, Jake Libby (c), Kashif Ali, Henry Cullen, Matthew Waite, Tom Taylor, Beyers Swanepoel, Ben Allison, Fateh Singh
Worcestershire Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026
Worcestershire Actual Playing XI:
Jake Libby, Henry Cullen, Gareth Roderick, Fateh Singh, Ben Allison, Harry Darley , Matthew Waite, Brett D Oliveira, Kashif Ali, Daniel Lategan, Tom Taylor
Hampshire Preview
Hampshire will be eager to bounce back after finishing as runners-up in the 2025 Metro Bank One-Day Cup, where they fell short against Worcestershire in the final. Their 2026 campaign has started with mixed fortunes. Hampshire opened the tournament with a 50-run victory over Yorkshire, but suffered a heavy 160-run defeat to Middlesex in their second outing. They currently have one win and one loss from two matches, placing them sixth in Group B with four points and a net run rate of -1.100.
Hampshire endured a disappointing outing against Middlesex in their previous match. Chasing 285, they were bowled out for just 124 in 31.2 overs, losing by 160 runs. Captain Nick Gubbins top-scored with 34 off 39 balls, while Ali Orr made 31 off 37. Earlier, Ashutosh Sharma impressed with the ball, claiming 4/54 in nine overs to keep Middlesex in check, while veteran seamer Kyle Abbott picked up one wicket. However, the batting unit failed to build partnerships and could not challenge the target.
Despite the setback, Hampshire possess several proven performers. Nick Gubbins was their leading run-scorer last year with 750 runs in 13 matches at an average of 75.00, while Ali Orr amassed 663 runs in 13 matches at 51.00. In the bowling department, Andrew Neal finished with 16 wickets in 13 matches, while Eddie Jack claimed 13 wickets in 8 matches.
Hampshire have the experience and quality to recover quickly, but they will need a stronger batting performance if they are to overcome the defending champions.
Key Players: Nick Gubbins, Ali Orr, Ashutosh Sharma, Kyle Abbott
Hampshire Predicted Playing XI:
Ali Orr, Nick Gubbins (c), Fletcha Middleton, Jake Lehmann, Tom Prest, Ben Brown (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Andrew Neal, Kyle Abbott, Oliver Williams, Harry Petrie
Hampshire Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026
Hampshire Actual Playing XI:
Fletcha Scott Middleton, Ben Brown, Ali Orr, Jake Lehmann, Nick Gubbins, Andrew Neal, Tom Prest, James Fuller, Ashutosh Sharma, Harry Petrie, Oliver Williams
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at County Ground, New Road, Worcester is expected to be mostly cloudy with breezy conditions during the afternoon. The temperature will range between a high of around 24°C and a low of 11°C. There is a slight chance of a passing shower. Overall, the conditions should be good for cricket, with only a minimal risk of weather interruptions.
WOR vs HAM Pitch Report
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The venue of the match is County Ground, New Road, Worcester. Established in 1896, it is the home ground of Worcestershire County Cricket Club. The average first-innings score at the venue is 213, while the average second-innings score drops to 168, suggesting that early movement with the new ball often helps the chasing side gain control.
Toss: To Bowl
County Ground, New Road has produced closely contested ODI matches, with 6 of the last 11 ODIs won by the team bowling first, compared to 5 by teams batting first. The captain winning the toss should bowl first, make the most of the fresh conditions, and look to restrict the opposition to around 210-220.
WOR vs HAM
Winning Prediction
Worcestershire head into this contest with the upper hand. The defending champions have started their title defence with a convincing victory over Derbyshire and currently sit above Hampshire in Group B with a superior net run rate of +1.070. Hampshire, meanwhile, suffered a crushing 160-run defeat to Middlesex in their previous outing and have an NRR of -1.100. Worcestershire also boast the better recent head-to-head record and carry strong momentum into this fixture.
We predict that Worcestershire will defeat Hampshire.
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