| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Weatherley | 88 | 58 | 5 | 5 | 151.72 |
| James Vince | 59 | 43 | 4 | 3 | 137.21 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benny Howell | 3 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Mohammad Amir | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Clarke | 64 | 43 | 6 | 3 | 148.84 |
| Jack Haynes | 25 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 119.05 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Fuller | 3.5 | 26 | 4 | 6.8 |
| Chris Wood | 4 | 31 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Albert | c Tom Moores b Mohammad Amir | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| James Vince | c Olly Stone b Howell | 59 | 43 | 4 | 3 | 137.21 |
| Joe Weatherley | not out | 88 | 58 | 5 | 5 | 151.72 |
| Tristan Stubbs | c George Linde b Dillon Pennington | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Hilton Cartwright | not out | 19 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 211.11 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Dillon Pennington | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.8 |
| Olly Stone | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10.2 |
| George Linde | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.5 |
| Benny Howell | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Liam Patterson-White | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Clarke | c Scott Currie b James Fuller | 64 | 43 | 6 | 3 | 148.84 |
| George Munsey | c Tristan Stubbs b C Wood | 12 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 109.09 |
| Jack Haynes | c Tristan Stubbs b Liam Dawson | 25 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 119.05 |
| Tom Moores | c Liam Dawson b James Fuller | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 112.5 |
| George Linde | c Scott Currie b C Wood | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Benny Howell | b Sonny Baker | 19 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 172.73 |
| Liam Patterson-White | c and b Scott Currie | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Joe Pocklington | b James Fuller | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Dillon Pennington | b Scott Currie | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Olly Stone | b James Fuller | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Mohammad Amir | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Sonny Baker | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Scott Currie | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Liam Dawson | 3 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| James Fuller | 3.5 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 |
Date: July 18, 2026
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Hampshire triumphed over Nottinghamshire by 27 runs in a thrilling T20 Blast semi-final. Joe Weatherley starred with the bat, scoring an impressive 88 not out, while James Fuller shone with the ball, taking 4 wickets for Hampshire.
In a high-stakes semi-final clash, Hampshire faced Nottinghamshire at Edgbaston. Nottinghamshire won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to capitalize on early morning conditions. However, Hampshire's top order had other plans. James Vince set the tone with a solid 59 runs off 43 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. His partnership with Joe Weatherley was pivotal, as Weatherley went on to craft a masterful innings of 88 not out from just 58 deliveries. Weatherley's innings was laced with 5 fours and 5 sixes, providing the backbone of Hampshire's formidable total of 187/3 in their allotted 20 overs.
Nottinghamshire's bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with Benny Howell being the most economical, claiming Vince's wicket for 21 runs in his three overs. Despite Mohammad Amir and Dillon Pennington managing to claim a wicket each, they were unable to stem the flow of runs effectively.
Chasing a daunting target of 188, Nottinghamshire's innings was anchored by Joe Clarke, who fought valiantly with a quickfire 64 off 43 balls. Clarke's innings featured 6 boundaries and 3 sixes, giving Nottinghamshire hope in their pursuit. Jack Haynes contributed with a steady 25 off 21 balls, but regular fall of wickets at crucial intervals hindered their chase.
Hampshire's bowlers delivered under pressure, with James Fuller leading the attack magnificently. Fuller claimed four wickets for just 26 runs in his spell of 3.5 overs, effectively dismantling Nottinghamshire's lower order. Chris Wood and Scott Currie provided excellent support, picking up two wickets each.
The fielding efforts were equally commendable with Scott Currie taking two catches and executing a caught-and-bowled dismissal. Tristan Stubbs also made significant contributions in the field with two catches.
In the end, Nottinghamshire was bowled out for 160 in just under their full quota of overs (19.5), falling short by 27 runs. Joe Weatherley's splendid batting performance earned him the Player of the Match accolade as Hampshire booked their place in the final with a comprehensive victory over Nottinghamshire.
