| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Vince | 125 | 61 | 14 | 7 | 204.92 |
| Joe Weatherley | 46 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 176.92 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Cook | 4 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Simon Harmer | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Allison | 44 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 17 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 121.43 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Baker | 4 | 24 | 5 | 6 |
| James Fuller | 4 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Albert | c Noah Thain b Harmer | 22 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 88 |
| James Vince | c Noah Thain b Snater | 125 | 61 | 14 | 7 | 204.92 |
| Joe Weatherley | c Harmer b Sam Cook | 46 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 176.92 |
| Hilton Cartwright | not out | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 175 |
| Ben Mayes | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snater | 4 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.8 |
| Sam Cook | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Charlie Bennett | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Simon Harmer | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Matthew Critchley | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 |
| Luc Benkenstein | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Paul Walter | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter | c and b Sonny Baker | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Michael Pepper | c Toby Albert b Sonny Baker | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 |
| Jordan Cox | c Andrew John Neal b Sonny Baker | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Charlie Allison | c Hilton Cartwright b James Fuller | 44 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Luc Benkenstein | c Scott Currie b James Fuller | 17 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 121.43 |
| Matthew Critchley | c James Fuller b Andrew John Neal | 13 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 86.67 |
| Simon Harmer | lbw b Sonny Baker | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Noah Thain | c Hilton Cartwright b Scott Currie | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Shane Snater | b Sonny Baker | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Charlie Bennett | not out | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 |
| Sam Cook | not out | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.2 |
| Sonny Baker | 4 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Scott Currie | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Andrew John Neal | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.5 |
| James Fuller | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
Date: July 15, 2026
Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Hampshire clinched a decisive victory over Essex by 75 runs in the first quarter-final of the T20 Blast 2026. James Vince starred with the bat for Hampshire, scoring a blistering 125 off 61 balls, while Sonny Baker's exceptional bowling performance of 5 wickets for just 24 runs sealed the win. Vince was rightly named the Player of the Match.
The match began with Essex winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Hampshire set a formidable total of 211 for 3 in their allotted 20 overs. The highlight of Hampshire's innings was captain James Vince's explosive century. Vince's knock included 14 fours and 7 sixes, showcasing his dominant form. He was well-supported by Joe Weatherley, who contributed a quickfire 46 off 26 balls.
Essex's bowling attack struggled to contain the onslaught, with Shane Snater and Simon Harmer each picking up a wicket but conceding runs at high economies. Sam Cook was relatively economical, giving away only 30 runs in his four overs.
In response, Essex faltered early against a disciplined Hampshire bowling attack. Sonny Baker was the standout performer with the ball, taking an impressive five-wicket haul which dismantled the Essex batting line-up. His victims included key batsmen like Paul Walter and Jordan Cox. James Fuller also chipped in with two wickets to keep the pressure on Essex.
Charlie Allison was the top scorer for Essex with a fighting 44 off 33 balls, but it wasn't enough to steer his team towards victory. The rest of the batting order crumbled under pressure, and Essex managed only 136 for 9 in their innings.
Hampshire's fielding was sharp, with Hilton Cartwright taking two crucial catches that contributed to their comprehensive win.
Overall, Hampshire's all-round performance ensured they advanced to the next stage of the tournament with great confidence.
