Live Cricket Score & Latest News | Essex vs Hampshire, Match 118, Vitality Blast

Vitality Blast
Finished
, July 17, 2025
Essex
ESS
222/6 (19.2)
Hampshire
HAM
220/6 (20)
ESS won by 4 wickets
Completed
Match Prediction
ESS v HAM
ESS to win
100%
ESS
0%
HAM
Mode: Completed Result: Essex won by 4 wickets Final: ESS 222/6 (19.2 ov) vs HAM 220/6 (20 ov)
ESS Completed
— 100%
HAM
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: ESS 222/6 (19.2 ov) vs HAM 220/6 (20 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

Essex vs Hampshire Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The Match 118 of the Vitality Blast is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Essex (ESS) and Hampshire (HAM). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Essex vs Hampshire match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The ESS vs HAM game has been scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 6:00 PM UTC at County Ground, Chelmsford, England.

MatchEssex vs Hampshire Match 118
TournamentVitality Blast
Date & TimeThursday, July 17, 6:00 PM UTC
VenueCounty Ground, Chelmsford, England

Essex vs Hampshire Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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Essex vs Hampshire Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Essex Avg: 163.4

  • KEN vs ESS (Kent won by 7 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 18 Jul 2025 05:30 PM
    KEN 173/3 (17.2 ov) | ESS 172/6 (20 ov)
    L
  • ESS vs HAM (Essex won by 4 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 17 Jul 2025 06:00 PM
    ESS 222/6 (19.2 ov) | HAM 220/6 (20 ov)
    W
  • ESS vs SUS (Essex won by 6 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 11 Jul 2025 06:00 PM
    ESS 148/4 (16.1 ov) | SUS 145/10 (18.2 ov)
    W
  • SOM vs ESS (Somerset won by 95 runs)
    Vitality Blast | 08 Jul 2025 05:30 PM
    SOM 225/6 (20 ov) | ESS 130/10 (14.1 ov)
    L
  • SUR vs ESS (Essex won by 4 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 06 Jul 2025 03:30 PM
    SUR 141/6 (12 ov) | ESS 145/6 (12 ov)
    W

Hampshire Avg: 192.2

  • SOM vs HAM (Somerset won by 6 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 13 Sep 2025 05:45 PM
    SOM 195/4 (19 ov) | HAM 194/6 (20 ov)
    L
  • NOR vs HAM (Hampshire won by 6 wickets (DLS method))
    Vitality Blast | 13 Sep 2025 01:30 PM
    NOR 158/7 (18 ov) | HAM 155/4 (15.4 ov)
    W
  • DUR vs HAM (Hampshire won by 26 runs)
    Vitality Blast | 05 Sep 2025 05:30 PM
    DUR 195/6 (20 ov) | HAM 221/8 (20 ov)
    W
  • ESS vs HAM (Essex won by 4 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 17 Jul 2025 06:00 PM
    ESS 222/6 (19.2 ov) | HAM 220/6 (20 ov)
    L
  • HAM vs SUS (Hampshire won by 6 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 13 Jul 2025 02:00 PM
    HAM 171/4 (17.2 ov) | SUS 167/7 (20 ov)
    W

Essex cricket team recent form has been marked by 60% wins, with an average batting score of 163.4. If Essex are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 187, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Hampshire.

Hampshire cricket team recent form has been defined by 60% wins, with an average score of 192.2. If Hampshire are to bat first, a target of 181 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Essex.

Essex vs Hampshire — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Essex — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Michael-Kyle Pepper
    Form Score: 280.1
    130 runs (agg) · SR 121.6
  • Paul Walter
    Form Score: 243.9
    102 runs (agg) · SR 121.4
  • Jordan Cox
    Form Score: 230.9
    132 runs (agg) · SR 70.2
Top Bowlers
  • Mohammad Amir
    Form Score: 78.7
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.97
  • Samuel Cook
    Form Score: 6.3
    1 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.89
  • Simon Harmer
    Form Score: -18.3
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 7.89

Hampshire — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Toby Albert
    Form Score: 330.2
    192 runs (agg) · SR 103.5
  • Chris Lynn
    Form Score: 270.6
    140 runs (agg) · SR 161.2
  • James Vince
    Form Score: 221.9
    120 runs (agg) · SR 102.7
Top Bowlers
  • Scott Currie
    Form Score: 35.9
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 7.25
  • Chris Wood
    Form Score: -1.9
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 6.22
  • Liam Dawson
    Form Score: -5.5
    1 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.96
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Match Details
Date
2025-07-17 23:30 PM
Venue
County Ground, Chelmsford
Toss
Essex elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Neil Bainton
  • Simon Widdup
Tv Umpires
    Match Referee
    • Ian Herbert