Sams slams decisive blows as Essex oust defending champions Hampshire
Joe Weatherley's 63 from 39 gives Hampshire a chance before Simon Harmer seals shortened chase
15/07Result
1st Semi Final, Vitality Blast at Birmingham, Jul 15 2023
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![Hampshire]( "Hampshire")
170/7 (20 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
115/5 (11.3/12 ov, target 115)
Player of the Match
15/07Result
1st Semi Final, Vitality Blast at Birmingham, Jul 15 2023
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![Hampshire]( "Hampshire")
170/7 (20 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
115/5 (11.3/12 ov, target 115)
Player of the Match
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Twenty20 Cup (England)
| North Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| WAR | 14 | 11 | 3 | 22 | 0.819 |
| LAN | 14 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 0.427 |
| WOR | 14 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 0.349 |
| NOT | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | -0.222 |
| DER | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 0.397 |
| NOR | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 0.274 |
| DUR | 14 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 0.077 |
| YOR | 14 | 6 | 6 | 10 | -0.737 |
| LEI | 14 | 2 | 12 | 4 | -1.402 |
| South Group | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SOM | 14 | 12 | 2 | 24 | 1.46 |
| HAM | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 0.82 |
| SUR | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 1.192 |
| ESS | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 0.088 |
| KEN | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.287 |
| SUS | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -0.871 |
| GLO | 14 | 5 | 9 | 10 | -0.993 |
| GLA | 14 | 5 | 9 | 10 | -1.06 |
| MID | 14 | 3 | 11 | 6 | -0.932 |