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.
| Match | Essex vs Hampshire Match 118 |
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| Tournament | Vitality Blast |
| Date & Time | Thursday, July 17, 6:00 PM UTC |
| Venue | County Ground, Chelmsford, England |
Essex vs Hampshire Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates
The pitch at County Ground, Chelmsford for T20 matches is batting-friendly. The first-innings average score of 177 indicates a high-scoring surface. However, the second innings sees a decline in scoring, with an average of 158. Chasing becomes more difficult as the pitch slows down.
Current weather is overcast clouds. With 100% cloud cover, conditions are heavily overcast. Swing bowlers will enjoy excellent early movement, and batters may need to play cautiously early on. High humidity (81%) may help the ball grip and assist spinners later in the game, making it slightly tricky for batters to play big shots against spin.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Condition | Fast & Bounce |
| Batting Condition | Average |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Pace & Bounce |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Average |
Essex vs Hampshire Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form
Essex Avg: 163.4
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LKEN vs ESS (Kent won by 7 wickets)KEN 173/3 (17.2 ov) | ESS 172/6 (20 ov)
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WESS vs HAM (Essex won by 4 wickets)ESS 222/6 (19.2 ov) | HAM 220/6 (20 ov)
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WESS vs SUS (Essex won by 6 wickets)ESS 148/4 (16.1 ov) | SUS 145/10 (18.2 ov)
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LSOM vs ESS (Somerset won by 95 runs)SOM 225/6 (20 ov) | ESS 130/10 (14.1 ov)
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WSUR vs ESS (Essex won by 4 wickets)SUR 141/6 (12 ov) | ESS 145/6 (12 ov)
Hampshire Avg: 201.6
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WDUR vs HAM (Hampshire won by 26 runs)DUR 195/6 (20 ov) | HAM 221/8 (20 ov)
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LESS vs HAM (Essex won by 4 wickets)ESS 222/6 (19.2 ov) | HAM 220/6 (20 ov)
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WHAM vs SUS (Hampshire won by 6 wickets)HAM 171/4 (17.2 ov) | SUS 167/7 (20 ov)
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WHAM vs GLA (Hampshire won by 95 runs)HAM 208/4 (20 ov) | GLA 113/10 (18.5 ov)
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WMID vs HAM (Hampshire won by 3 wickets)MID 187/8 (20 ov) | HAM 188/7 (19.4 ov)
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 177, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Hampshire.
Hampshire cricket team recent form has been defined by 80% wins, with an average score of 201.6. 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 Head-to-Head Stats (Last 2 yr)
| Total Matches | 4 (Drawn: 1, Cancelled: 0) |
|---|---|
| Essex Wins | 1 25% |
| Hampshire Wins | 2 50% |
| Essex High / Low | 285 / 124 |
| Hampshire High / Low | 288 / 220 |
Essex vs Hampshire — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)
Essex — Key Players
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Michael-Kyle Pepper146 runs (agg) · SR 93.2
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Paul Walter129 runs (agg) · SR 89.9
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Jordan Cox159 runs (agg) · SR 63.6
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Mohammad Amir9 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.09
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Samuel Cook1 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.89
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Luc Benkenstein4 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.49
Hampshire — Key Players
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Toby Albert236 runs (agg) · SR 85.3
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Hilton Cartwright155 runs (agg) · SR 110.3
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James Vince157 runs (agg) · SR 75.7
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Chris Wood7 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.47
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Scott Currie7 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.23
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Sonny Baker4 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.97