In the Vitality T20 Blast match at The Utilita Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday 26 May 2026, Hampshire Hawks Women secured a 5-wicket victory over Essex Women. The match, which started at 3pm, saw Essex Women bat first and post a total of 118 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs.
Essex Women's innings was anchored by a solid performance from their top order, with contributions from key batters. However, the Hampshire Hawks Women's bowling attack, led by their experienced bowlers, managed to restrict Essex to a modest total. The pick of the bowlers for Hampshire was Georgia Adams, who took 2 wickets for 18 runs in her 4 overs.
In response, Hampshire Hawks Women chased down the target with 5 wickets in hand, reaching 119 runs for 5 wickets in 18.3 overs. The chase was led by a composed innings from Ella McCaughan, who scored 45 runs off 38 balls, and Naomi Dattani, who contributed an unbeaten 32 runs off 28 balls. The victory was sealed with a boundary in the 19th over.
This win moves Hampshire Hawks Women up in the Vitality T20 Blast standings, showcasing their strong form in the tournament. The match was played in front of a supportive crowd at The Utilita Bowl, with both teams displaying competitive cricket.
