Published on: Aug 29, 2023 11:30 am IST|Updated on: Sep 1, 2023 5:46 pm IST
Warwickshire and Hampshire are expected to clash off in the 1st semi-final match of the 2023 One-Day Cup on August 29. The game will kick off at 3:30 PM and take place at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. Hampshire have been at the top of their game right from the get-go. The team has won 7 out of 8 games and have only been defeated once. It comes as no surprise that the team finished at the top of the Group B points table. Warwickshire, too, have been quite impressive in this tournament. Barring their solitary defeat against Leicestershire, the team has been undefeated on 7 occasions in 8 matches.
The stage is set for an electrifying contest for the upcoming WAS vs HAM Dream11 clash and we bring you everything that you need to know about the first semi-final match between two evenly balanced sides.
Warwickshire vs Hampshire, First Semi-Final of One-Day Cup 2023 29 August, 3:30 PM IST Edgbaston, Birmingham, England
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Hampshire and Warwickshire are in the midst of an impressive winning streak. Warwickshire have only lost one match in their last 5 outings whereas, Hampshire have been flawless off late winning 5 games on the trot. In terms of their head-to-head rivalry, Hampshire has always had the upper hand for the most part thumping Warwickshire on 4 times in their last 5 fixtures.
Form Guide
Warwickshire: WLWWW Hampshire: WWWWW
The Pitch at Edgbaston Stadium is known for its batting-friendly nature, offering more help to the batters. It provides a neutral playing surface with good pace and bounce, which makes it an ideal venue for stroke play and allows batters to showcase their ability. A flat wicket and small ground dimension will allow batters to play big shots, whereas bowlers get partial help from the surface when the ball is new. As per past records at this venue, teams have succeeded in posting totals between the range of 250 and 299 on 14 out of 56 occasions and the side batting last has won more games (31) as opposed to teams batting first (24).
Last result at the venue
Match: Pakistan vs England Pakistan: 331/9 in 50 overs England: 332/7 in 48 overs
England won by 3 wickets.
At present, there are no major news updates emerging from the Warwickshire camp.
Ed Barnard’s Record in List A
Will Rhodes’s Record in List A
At present, there are no major news updates emerging from the Hampshire camp.
Aneurin Donald’s Record in List A
Liam Dawson’s Record in List A
Hampshire has historically enjoyed a 4-1 win record against Warwickshire in List A competition in the UK. Although both teams are pretty much neck and neck in this year’s One Day Cup, judging by their earlier track record, Hampshire may have a slight upperhand.
Wicket-keepers: Ben Brown Batsmen: Fletcha Middleton, Tom Prest, Robert Yates, Aneurin Donald All-rounder: Liam Dawson, Ed Barnard, Ian Holland Bowlers: Mason Crane, Brad Wheal, Henry Brookes
For Small League, Head to Head contest: Ed Barnard, Ethan Brookes
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Liam Dawson, Aneurin Donald
Telecast: N/A
Live Streaming: England Cricket Board’s website and the ECB app