HAM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction — T20 Blast 2026 Match 18 Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

HAM vs ESS Match Details — T20 Blast 2026 Match 18

Hampshire is set to take on Essex in the 18th Match of the T20 Blast 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Both teams lost their inaugural matches; HAM suffered a 7-wicket defeat against SOM. Skipper James Vince played a commanding innings of 58 runs off 34 balls, but their bowlers proved expensive.

On the other hand, ESS also failed to defend its 191-run total against SUS and lost the match by 6 wickets. Paul Walter and Michael Pepper were the top performers for ESS. HAM sits in 5th place while ESS hold last position in the south group. In this match, both teams will be looking for their first win.

Also Read: HAM vs ESS Match Prediction — Who Will Win T20 Blast 2026 Match 18? HAM vs ESS

HAM vs ESS Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: T20 Blast 2026
• Match: HAM vs ESS (Match 18)
• Date: 25th May. 2026
• Match Start Time: 11:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar

HAM vs ESS Weather Report — Southampton Conditions

• Temperature: 29-30 C
• Rain Chances: 2%
• Humidity: 41% 

Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches

Team HAM Form

Hampshire Recent Form: L, L, W, W, L

Team ESS Form

Essex Recent Form: L, L, W, W, L

HAM vs ESS Head-to-Head Record — Last 10 Matches 

HAM vs ESS Pitch Report — The Rose Bowl, Southampton

The surface at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, will be suitable for batting, and there will be some assistance for the pacers early on. So far, 85 (T20 Blast) matches have been played at this venue, and the statistics are as follows:

• Win Batting First: 59%
• Win Bowling First: 33%
• Best Suited For: pacers (63%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 153
• Average 2nd Innings: 134

Winning the toss and batting first could be the ideal strategy.

HAM vs ESS Probable Playing 11

Hampshire (HAM) Probable 11:

Toby Albert (wk), James Vince (c), Joe Weatherley, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Prest, Tristan Stubbs, James Fuller, Liam Dawson, Scott Currie, Manny Lumsden, Chris Wood.

Essex (ESS) Probable 11:

Paul Walter, Michael Pepper (wk), Matt Critchley, Luc Benkenstein, Wiaan Mulder, Noah Thain, Simon Harmer (c), Simon Fernandes, Shane Snater, Zaman Akhter, Charlie Bennett.

HAM vs ESS Key Players & Must-Have Dream11 Picks

Best HAM Players for Dream11 — Match 18  

Best ESS Players for Dream11 — Match 18   

HAM vs ESS Captain & Vice-Captain Picks — Match 18

• James Vince ©: Experienced batter, scored 58 runs in the first match.
• Paul Walter ©: ESS top run scorer in the previous match.
• Michael Pepper (vc): ESS 2nd highest run scorer in the last match.
• Scott Currie (vc): Differential pick, took 2 wickets in the last match

HAM vs ESS (Free-to-Play) GL Team Suggestion

Dream11 Team:  James Vince, Paul Walter, Michael Pepper (vc), Scott Currie, C Wood, J Fuller, L Dawson ©, W Mulder, M Critchley, S Harmer and Luc Benkenstein

HAM vs ESS (Free-to-Play) SL Team Suggestion  

Dream11 Team: James Vince (c), Paul Walter (vc), Michael Pepper, Scott Currie, C Wood, J Fuller, L Dawson, W Mulder, M Critchley, S Harmer and Luc Benkenstein

Hampshire vs Essex Dream11 Tips 

Hampshire vs Essex Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Hampshire has a 70% winning ratio at this venue. Additionally, head-to-head stats also tilt towards Hampshire (HAM). James Vince, Scott Currie and Liam Dawson will remain the key players in this match.

Prediction: Hampshire (HAM) to win.

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