190/6 (19.5)
CR : 9.58
186/5 (20.0)
CR : 9.30
Hampshire won by 4 wickets 🏆
19.3
1
Jack Carson to James Fuller
Flighted up and bowled outside off. Fuller smashes it towards the deep extra cover region for a single.
19.4
2
Jack Carson to Ben Mayes
Floated up and bowled outside off. Mayes sweeps it down towards the wide long on region and he picks up a couple of runs to complete his 50. Just one needed now for Hampshire from two balls and this is their game to win.
Ben Mayes
Scored 50 in 35 Balls
50
Ben Mayes will come back for a second run and this brings up the 50 for the 18 year old.
19.5
4
Jack Carson to Ben Mayes
FOURR! WHAT A WAY TO END THE GAME FOR MAYES AND HAMPSHIRE! THE 18 YEAR OLD HITS THE WINNING RUNS! HAMPSHIRE WIN BY 4 WICKETS WITH ONE BALL TO SPARE! It was tossed up and bowled around the middle stump line. Mayes got down one one knee and used the slog sweep to get the ball away through the deep mid wicket region for a boundary. Mayes finishes off unbeaten on 55 from 36 balls.
Over 20
Hampshire 190/6
Ben Mayes55(36)
James Fuller9(8)
Jack Carson3-43(3.5)
HAM won by 4 wickets
10:05 PM IST, 5:35 PM Local Time: Hilton Cartwright and Ben Mayes bolster Hampshire over the line with a power-packed attack. Hampshire won the match by 4 wickets and a ball to spare.
Hampshire Hawks won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that carried immense weight given the tournament context of this high-stakes Vitality Blast clash. Knowing the pitch dynamics and the potential for a evening chase, Hampshire's choice to bowl first put the onus on Sussex Sharks to post a daunting target, setting the stage for a classic local derby filled with tournament-altering implications.
Sussex’s batting innings was a rollercoaster of aggressive intent and timely stabilization. Opening the innings with intent, Daniel Hughes got them off to a flying start, dealing heavily in boundaries. Despite losing partners along the way to some disciplined bowling, the Sharks kept their foot on the gas, anchored by valuable middle-order contributions from Charlie Tear and George Thomas, which eventually propelled Sussex to a competitive total of 186/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
The first innings featured several notable individual performances that defined the balance of power. For Sussex, Daniel Hughes was the standout contributor with the bat, anchoring the top order with a fiery 55 off just 32 balls, while Charlie Tear provided late-innings fireworks with a brisk 40. On the bowling front for Hampshire, Sonny Baker and Scott Currie led the attack efficiently, each picking up two crucial wickets to put the brakes on Sussex just as they threatened to completely run away with the game.
Hampshire's chase began with a bit of a stutter during the powerplay, losing key top order wickets early, including skipper James Vince, as Jack Carson spun a web with three wickets. However, the middle overs saw a dramatic shifting of gears. Joe Weatherley’s steady 33 kept the scoreboard ticking before the explosive arrival of Hilton Cartwright completely turned the tide, injecting raw power and boundary clearing strikes that forced the Sussex bowlers onto the back foot and kept the required run rate within reachable territory.
The death overs belonged entirely to a masterclass in modern T20 finishing as Hilton Cartwright and the young Ben Mayes stormed Hampshire over the line. Cartwright played a devastating knock, bludgeoning 70 off a mere 31 deliveries, while Mayes showed wisdom beyond his years with a brilliant, unbeaten 55 off 36 balls to anchor the finishing stretch. Their sensational partnership guided Hampshire to a thrilling 4 wicket victory, a spectacular result that confirms a home quarterfinals for Hampshire.
Hampshire Hawks won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that carried immense weight given the tournament context of this high-stakes Vitality Blast clash. Knowing the pitch dynamics and the potential for a evening chase, Hampshire's choice to bowl first put the onus on Sussex Sharks to post a daunting target, setting the stage for a classic local derby filled with tournament-altering implications.
Sussex’s batting innings was a rollercoaster of aggressive intent and timely stabilization. Opening the innings with intent, Daniel Hughes got them off to a flying start, dealing heavily in boundaries. Despite losing partners along the way to some disciplined bowling, the Sharks kept their foot on the gas, anchored by valuable middle-order contributions from Charlie Tear and George Thomas, which eventually propelled Sussex to a competitive total of 186/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
The first innings featured several notable individual performances that defined the balance of power. For Sussex, Daniel Hughes was the standout contributor with the bat, anchoring the top order with a fiery 55 off just 32 balls, while Charlie Tear provided late-innings fireworks with a brisk 40. On the bowling front for Hampshire, Sonny Baker and Scott Currie led the attack efficiently, each picking up two crucial wickets to put the brakes on Sussex just as they threatened to completely run away with the game.
Hampshire's chase began with a bit of a stutter during the powerplay, losing key top order wickets early, including skipper James Vince, as Jack Carson spun a web with three wickets. However, the middle overs saw a dramatic shifting of gears. Joe Weatherley’s steady 33 kept the scoreboard ticking before the explosive arrival of Hilton Cartwright completely turned the tide, injecting raw power and boundary clearing strikes that forced the Sussex bowlers onto the back foot and kept the required run rate within reachable territory.
The death overs belonged entirely to a masterclass in modern T20 finishing as Hilton Cartwright and the young Ben Mayes stormed Hampshire over the line. Cartwright played a devastating knock, bludgeoning 70 off a mere 31 deliveries, while Mayes showed wisdom beyond his years with a brilliant, unbeaten 55 off 36 balls to anchor the finishing stretch. Their sensational partnership guided Hampshire to a thrilling 4 wicket victory, a spectacular result that confirms a home quarterfinals for Hampshire.
A brilliant win for Hampshire in what was a thrilling contest that went down to the final over. Sussex will be disappointed but they will have to regroup and come back stronger. For now it is Soumarya Dutta signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Utsav and our Scorer/Analyst Manish Bishnoi. See you soon!