{"id":364376,"date":"2026-07-11T02:25:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T20:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=364376"},"modified":"2026-07-11T02:25:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T20:55:35","slug":"james-vince-urges-hampshire-hawks-to-take-care-of-momentum-ahead-of-blast-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/11\/james-vince-urges-hampshire-hawks-to-take-care-of-momentum-ahead-of-blast-fest\/","title":{"rendered":"James Vince urges Hampshire Hawks to take care of momentum ahead of Blast Fest"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hampshire Hawks captain James Vince has called on his side to hold their strong Vitality Blast form into the second half of the campaign, as they prepare for Friday\u2019s blockbuster Blast Fest fixture at Utilita Bowl.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Hawks head into the clash in a robust position after a powerful run within the opening weeks of the competition, bouncing back from a gap defeat to win five consecutive matches.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the primary half of the group stage, Vince said the squad may very well be pleased with their work thus far, but stressed the importance of maintaining standards because the race for the knockout stages intensifies.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been pretty good,\u201d he said. \u201cIn case you\u2019d offered us this position at the beginning of the season, we\u2019d have taken it no doubt. <\/p>\n

Good position<\/h2>\n

He continued: \u201cAfter losing the primary game after which bouncing back with five on the spin, it\u2019s put us in a superb position.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoing into the second half, we would need barely fewer wins than we did at the beginning to ensure we reach the quarter-finals, but we\u2019re still focused on winning every game.\u201d<\/p>\n

That strong start has given Hampshire what Vince describes as a worthwhile \u201cbuffer\u201d, however the skipper is under no illusions in regards to the challenges still to are available in a contest where momentum can quickly shift.<\/p>\n

\u201cMomentum is the whole lot in T20 cricket,\u201d\u00a0Vince added.\u00a0\u201cYou may win a couple of on the spin, as we did, but when you get on the improper side of a few results, it could quickly go against you.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all know we\u2019ve got to be on it right away and ensure we keep pushing to secure that quarter-final place.\u201d<\/p>\n

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EYES ON THE PRIZE: James Vince has had a reasonably quiet begin to the campaign and yet to achieve double figures at home
PICTURES: Hampshire Cricket\/Dave Vokes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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The Hawks\u2019 success thus far has been built on contributions throughout the squad, with Vince highlighting a lot of key performers who’ve helped lay the inspiration for his or her campaign.<\/p>\n

\u201cRussell Domingo has are available in as coach and made an actual impact, and Hilton Cartwright has been sensible. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe way in which he\u2019s are available in and brought games on, he\u2019s played some vital roles for us.<\/p>\n

\u201cScott Currie has been outstanding as well, and there\u2019s been contributions right across the group, it\u2019s been a very pleasing start.\u201d<\/p>\n

Attention now turns to Friday\u2019s Blast Fest clash, where Hampshire will look to increase each their winning momentum and their formidable record at Utilita Bowl in front of a packed home crowd.<\/p>\n

Hampshire Hawks\u2019 Vitality Blast fixture against Yorkshire on Friday 26 June might be transformed into Blast Fest, combining T20 cricket, live music and summer entertainment for considered one of the most important matchdays of the season.<\/p>\n

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IN THE RUNS: Overseas addition Hilton Cartwright is averaging 80.50 and striking at 203.79 in six innings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

READ MORE:<\/em><\/strong> Hampshire captain Ben Brown signs until 2027<\/p>\n

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