Hampshire Hawks' flying start with home Vitality Blast wins

The men's team lead the South Group with five wins and one loss.

A key factor in that success has been their dominance on home soil, with three wins out of three at the Utilita Bowl.

The women's team has mirrored this success, remaining unbeaten in their first three home games.

Hampshire Hawks have made a flying start to the 2026 Vitality Blast. (Image: Dave Vokes / Hampshire Cricket)

Both squads' consistent performances have established the venue as a difficult place for visiting teams to win.

The support from fans has been a significant factor in Hampshire's early success.

Thousands have attended the opening games, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

A special 25-year anniversary fixture against Surrey, which was a double header, drew a large crowd and delivered both a spectacle and a result.

This match summed up Hampshire’s strong start, with the Hawks defeating one of their fiercest rivals.

This victory came after another home win against Sussex Sharks, further solidifying their position at the top of the table.

With the Blast competition moving into its crucial middle stages, attention now turns to a busy schedule of fixtures at the Utilita Bowl.

Hampshire Hawks have made a flying start to the 2026 Vitality Blast. (Image: Dave Vokes / Hampshire Cricket)

Hampshire will aim to continue their strong run with four remaining home matchdays.

This starts with a big Yorkshire double header on Friday, June 26.

The fixture is set to be a summer highlight, with ‘Blast Fest’ promising an enhanced matchday experience alongside the on-pitch action as both the men's and women's teams face Yorkshire.

Just two days later, on Sunday, June 28, Hampshire Hawks Women will play against Durham at the Utilita Bowl, offering fans another chance to see one of the standout teams of the early competition.

A major double header is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, with Lancashire Thunder and Kent Spitfires visiting for a day packed with T20 action.

The final home fixtures of the group stage are on Wednesday, July 8, with The Blaze and Middlesex coming to Southampton.

With qualification for the knockout stages on the line, every game in Block 2 carries added significance.

Hampshire’s strong start has given both teams a solid foundation, but maintaining their home dominance will be key to progressing in the highly competitive competition.

A Hawks spokesperson said: "For Hampshire Hawks, the message is clear, defend the fortress, build on the momentum, and turn early promise into a sustained push for Vitality Blast success."