Hampshire vs Yorkshire Preview – T20 Blast 2026 | Statz

Match Overview

Hampshire welcome Yorkshire to The Rose Bowl in the T20 Blast 2026 on Friday 26 June at 23:30 IST (19:00 BST). Full match data and projections are available on the Hampshire vs Yorkshire fixture page.

This is a clash between two sides right in the mix for qualification. Hampshire sit 3rd with 20 points from six matches (W5 L1), while Yorkshire are 4th on 16 points (W4 L2). Both teams return from the international break in strong positions and a win here could prove crucial.

The Venue – The Rose Bowl

The Rose Bowl is tagged as a Balanced pitch across 30 T20s. The average first innings score is a hefty 174.5 with a 50% bat-first win rate. Pace bowlers take 71.4% of wickets at an economy of 8.67, while spinners are more miserly at 8.09.

The most recent T20 here saw Hampshire beat Sussex comfortably – posting 173/6 before dismissing Sussex for 144 on 2 June 2026. The ground has produced totals as high as 248 and as low as 105, so the range is significant.

Form and Table

Hampshire (3rd – P6 W5 L1 – 20 pts) have been outstanding, winning five in a row:

• vs Surrey: W – HAM 215/5 vs SUR 210/7
• vs Sussex: W – HAM 173/6 vs SUS 144/10
• vs Middlesex: W – HAM 130/2 vs MID 126/7
• vs Surrey: W – HAM 177/5 vs SUR 174/8
• vs Essex: W – HAM 200/4 vs ESS 170/7

Yorkshire (4th – P6 W4 L2 – 16 pts) have been strong but inconsistent, winning three of their last five:

• vs Leicestershire: L – YOR 135/10 vs LEI 147/8
• vs Lancashire: W – YOR 213/7 vs LAN 107/10
• vs Gloucestershire: L – YOR 161/10 vs GLO 217/6
• vs Durham: W – YOR 151/9 vs DUR 93/10
• vs Derbyshire: W – YOR 195/8 vs DER 194/4

Top 4 Standings:

1. Northamptonshire – P6 W6 L0 – 24 pts
2. Gloucestershire – P6 W5 L1 – 20 pts
3. Hampshire – P6 W5 L1 – 20 pts
4. Yorkshire – P6 W4 L2 – 16 pts

Both sides have eight group matches remaining. Hampshire will be targeting a place in the top four throughout, while Yorkshire need to keep pace.

Head-to-Head

There are no previous meetings between Hampshire and Yorkshire within Statz data. The T20 Blast’s previous North-South group structure meant these sides rarely crossed paths, making this a first recorded encounter in the Statz era.

Hampshire’s record at The Rose Bowl in T20s since 2021 is formidable – 19 wins from 29 matches. Yorkshire have no recorded T20 matches at this venue.

Statz Projections

The Statz projections make this one of the tightest matches of the round. In the batting-first scenario with Hampshire batting first, the model gives Hampshire a 49.6% win probability against Yorkshire’s 48.4% – essentially a coin flip.

The projected first innings total of 180.3 is above the Rose Bowl’s ground average of 174.5, suggesting both lineups are loaded with firepower. The projected match total of 347.7 points to a run-fest, with a P10-P90 range of 306 to 389.

Interestingly, if Yorkshire bat first, Hampshire’s win probability jumps to 56.2%. The home side are more dangerous chasing under lights.

Competition Season Leaders

Orange Cap – Top Run Scorers:

1. Beau Webster – 288 runs (6 inn)
2. George Munsey – 251 runs (6 inn)
3. Jonny Bairstow – 250 runs (6 inn)
4. Chris Lynn – 245 runs (6 inn)
5. Martin Andersson – 237 runs (6 inn)

Purple Cap – Top Wicket Takers:

1. Duan Jansen – 16 wkts (6 inn)
2. James Sales – 16 wkts (6 inn)
3. Adam Finch – 12 wkts (6 inn)
4. Scott Currie – 12 wkts (6 inn)
5. Mohammad Ali – 12 wkts (6 inn)

Hampshire Season Leaders: Tristan Stubbs leads with 166 runs at an average of 33.20 (HS 69), followed by Hilton Cartwright on 161 (avg 26.83). Scott Currie has been devastating with the ball – 12 wickets at 2.00 per match (best 4), joint-third in the competition.

Yorkshire Season Leaders: Jonny Bairstow dominates with 250 runs at 41.67 (HS 83) – third in the competition overall. Hasan Ali leads the bowling with 11 wickets at 2.20 per match (best 4).

Predicted XIs

Hampshire (based on XI vs Surrey, 05 Jun 2026):
Ali Orr, Toby Albert (wk), Joe Weatherley, Jake Lehmann, Liam Dawson, Tristan Stubbs, Hilton Cartwright, James Fuller, Scott Currie, Manny Lumsden, Chris Wood (c)

Yorkshire (based on XI vs Leicestershire, 07 Jun 2026):
Adam Lyth, Jonny Bairstow (c)(wk), William Luxton, James Wharton, Moeen Ali, Matthew Revis, Faheem Ashraf, Andrew Tye, Hasan Ali, Dominic Bess, Jafer Chohan

Check the fixture page closer to the toss for confirmed lineups.

Dream11 Tips – Captain and Vice Captain

Captain: Hasan Ali – projected 124.6 Dream11 points. The Pakistan seamer has been sensational with 11 wickets at a 100% hit rate for 1+ wickets in his last five matches and 60% for 2+. The standout Dream11 pick in this fixture by a distance.

Vice Captain: Scott Currie – projected 88.1 Dream11 points. Hampshire’s leading wicket-taker with 12 this season, Currie has taken 1+ wickets in every single match this campaign – a perfect 100% hit rate.

Also consider: Chris Wood (84.2 pts), Liam Dawson (83.2 pts), Andrew Tye (77.8 pts).

Key Players

Jonny Bairstow (YOR) – Yorkshire’s talisman and the third-highest run-scorer in the competition with 250 at 41.67. Bairstow has hit 30+ runs in 66.7% of his matches this season and 20+ in 66.7%. He is the kind of player who can single-handedly decide a match on his day.

Scott Currie (HAM) – The standout bowler in this fixture. Currie’s 12 wickets this season come at a strike rate that makes him a must-watch. His 100% hit rate for 1+ wickets and 66.7% for 2+ wickets make him a prime bet builder selection. Check his stats on the bet builder tool.

Tristan Stubbs (HAM) – The South African has been Hampshire’s most consistent batter with 166 runs and an exceptional 80% hit rate for 20+ runs and 80% for 30+ runs across his last five matches. That consistency at the Rose Bowl makes him a reliable pick.

Hasan Ali (YOR) – The leading Dream11 projection in this fixture at 124.6 points. His 11 wickets at 100% hit rate for 1+ make him almost impossible to leave out. Hasan Ali also contributes 60% of the time with 2+ wickets, offering genuine multi-wicket upside.

Conditions

Clear skies and 26 degrees celsius at The Rose Bowl with barely any wind at 5.1 km/h – perfect conditions for a full, uninterrupted match under excellent batting conditions.

Verdict and Betting Angles

Hampshire to edge it at home. The projections have this as a near coin-flip when Hampshire bat first (49.6%), but if Yorkshire are inserted, Hampshire’s win probability climbs to 56.2%. Hampshire’s five-match winning streak, their dominant 19-9 record at The Rose Bowl, and the quality of their bowling attack – led by Currie and Wood – give them the slight advantage. Yorkshire have the star power with Bairstow and Hasan Ali but their two losses in six suggest more vulnerability.

Live bet365 odds: Hampshire 1.68 | Yorkshire 21/20 (2.05)

Bet Builder Angles:

• Scott Currie 1+ wickets – 100% season hit rate, the safest leg in this match
• Hasan Ali 1+ wickets – 100% hit rate in his last 5 matches, devastating with the new ball
• Tristan Stubbs 20+ runs – 80% hit rate in his last 5, Hampshire’s most consistent batter
• Jonny Bairstow 30+ runs – 66.7% season hit rate, the competition’s third-highest run-scorer

Build your own selections on the Hampshire vs Yorkshire bet builder.