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ESS vs HAM Dream11 Prediction Vitality Blast 2025: Match 118 of the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 will be between two teams in very different places on the points table

Essex has been the worst-performing team in Vitality Blast 2025 and is out of playoff contention. They started their season with five losses in a row, losing to Hampshire, Somerset, Glamorgan, Middlesex, and Glamorgan again. Then came a washed-off match against Sussex, before losing three in a row to Middlesex, Kent, and Gloucestershire. However, in their last three matches, they have defeated Surrey and Sussex, while having been defeated by Somerset. With two wins, one washout, 10 points, and the worst net run rate in the division, Essex is at the bottom of the South

Meanwhile, Hampshire has already qualified for the Vitality Blast 2025 playoffs. They started their campaign with three wins in a row over Essex, Surrey, and Gloucester, before a loss to Kent and a tie against Middlesex. Three losses in a row followed, as Hampshire lost to Surrey, Somerset, and Gloucester. However, since then, they have won four out of their five games, defeating Sussex, Middlesex, Glamorgan, and Sussex, only losing to Somerset in this span. With seven wins, one tie, 30 points, and a solid net run rate in 13 matches, Hampshire is currently third in the South Division.

ESS vs HAM Dream11 Prediction Vitality Blast 2025 Date and Time:

• Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
• Time: 11:30 pm (is)
• Venue: Chelmsford County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford

Vitality Blast ESS vs HAM Live Streaming: How To Watch

The Vitality Blast clash between Essex and Hampshire can be viewed on TV on the Star Sports Network. It can also be streamed live on the SonyLiv app and website, the Fancode app and website, and the YouTube channels of county teams.

Essex vs Hampshire Head-to-Head

• Matches Played: 45
• Essex Won: 16
• Hampshire Won: 20
• No contest: 09
• First Played: June 17, 2003 (ESS win)
• Last Played: May 30, 2025 (HAM win)

ESS vs HAM Toss Update

*To be updated after the toss*

ESS vs HAM Dream11 Team; Predicted XIs:

Essex Predicted XI:

Michael Pepper, Paul Walter, Jordan Cox (wk), Charles William James Allison, Luc Berkenstein, Matt Critchley, Noah Thain, Simon Harmer (C), Shane Snater, Sam Cook, Mohammad Amir

Hampshire Predicted XI:

James Vince (C), Toby Albert (wk), Tom Prest, Joe Weatherley, Hilton Cartwright, James Fuller, Benny Howell, Liam Dawson, Chris Wood, Scott Currie, Sonny Baker

ESS vs HAM Match 118 Chelmsford County Cricket Ground Report

The County Cricket Ground in Chelmsford provides great batting for all formats of the game. But that is doubly so in T20s, as the pitch does not change too much in the duration of a match. Like a typical T20 track with a little grass, there is some movement at the start of the game. Then, for the rest of the match, batters rule the roost. The ball comes nicely onto the bat on most days, and batting first or second doesn’t seem to matter too much. This is an average-sized ground, with square boundaries a little over 65m, and the straight ones about 70-72m.

ESS vs HAM Match 118 Weather Report

It will be a cloudy evening in Chelmsford, with the skies completely covered with clouds. There is also a decent chance of light rain. The temperatures will be in the mid-to-high 10s. The winds will be moderate, while the humidity will be high.

ESS vs HAM Todays Match Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For

The 3 players to watch out for in the ESS vs HAM Dream11 Prediction Vitality Blast 2025 are:

• Hampshire batter and captain James Vince
• Essex batter Michael Pepper
• Hampshire all-rounder James Fuller

Essex vs Hampshire Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Vitality Blast Match 118?

For the ESS vs HAM Todays Match Prediction, Hampshire will defeat Essex.

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