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Tristan Stubbs will be back in South Africa as Hampshire look to make it to Finals Day at Edgbaston.
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Hampshire Dealt Double Blow as Essex Come to Town

Hampshire have an unwanted 100% record against Essex so far this season. And they're going to be without two key T20 stars as they look to prevent the visitors from making it four wins from four this season at the Utilita Bowl in the quarter-finals of the Blast.

14.07.26, 12:43 Updated 14.07.26, 12:47

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

Hampshire have an extraordinary record in the T20 Blast.

They also have a remarkable history of making things as difficult as possible for themselves.

And 2026 has been no different.

Hampshire cruised into the knockout stage with three matches of a truncated new tournament remaining.

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Rich Edwards

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is the founder and editor of The Hawk. Rich is a freelance cricket writer and lifelong Hampshire man. He has been published in a host of national publications, including The Times, The Cricketer and The Independent.

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