The 57th Vitality T20 Blast match, scheduled for June 17, 2025, at The Rose Bowl in Southampton, promises to be an interesting matchup between two teams with different styles. One team, with recent results showing DLWWW, comes off a drawn match against Middlesex and a defeat to Kent where they posted 177/7 but were overhauled comfortably. The other side has shown a mix of dominance and inconsistency, with a formline of WWLWL, having just edged out Kent by 4 wickets after putting up 173/6. With both teams fighting for playoff positions, this match could have major implications on the points table.

In their previous meeting, it was the Hampshire-based side that came out on top, asserting dominance with a solid all-round display. Historically, this fixture has often leaned in favor of the team from Hampshire, who have shown more cohesion in high-pressure games. However, their Surrey opponents, who have recently won close games and are growing more confident.
Best Batsman (JM Vince):
One of the most impressive players to watch is probably JM Vince from the Hampshire camp. Vince is a great choice because of his ability to anchor and accelerate, especially if the team bats first. He has amassed almost 6,000 T20 runs, a strong average of 34.61, and an aggressive strike rate of 137.72.
Best Bowler (Tom Curran):
From Surrey's perspective, Tom Curran is the bowler to watch. His experience in T20 leagues around the world combined with his ability to pick up crucial wickets at regular intervals—93 wickets in 95 matches—makes him a major threat, especially in the death overs.
The Rose Bowl pitch generally offers balanced conditions. It allows seamers to move early, but as the game progresses, it benefits batters. A score of 160–180 is regarded as competitive. The weather forecast predicts bright skies and little chance of rain, which ensures a full 20-over match. Dew could play a role in the second innings, potentially aiding the chasing side.
Even though Hampshire has won recently, their recent performance—particularly the defeat to Kent in which their bowling was poor—may raise questions at their performances. Surrey, on the other hand, has registered crucial wins with solid finishes. The confidence boost from a recent 4-wicket win over Kent will make them believe they can turn the tables this time.
Surrey's batting, led by Jason Roy and Ollie Pope, is currently looking more balanced, while Hampshire's reliance on a few top-order players could expose them under pressure. Although both sides have talented all-round players, Surrey has superior finishing power and bowling depth.
The side winning the toss is likely to bowl first, considering the chasing trend at Southampton and the dew factor in evening games.
BReaching the First Ideal Score: 165–180
Par Score on Pitch: 170
Surrey's strong top order and seasoned bowling unit will help them win in a close match.
Top Batsman Prediction: JM Vince (Hampshire)
Top Bowler Prediction: Tom Curran (Surrey)
 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											 
											
											| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Joe Root | 12972 | 
| 2 |  Alastair Cook | 12472 | 
| 3 |  Steven Smith | 9999 | 
| 4 |  Hashim Amla | 9282 | 
| 5 |  Kane Williamson | 9276 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nathan Lyon | 16056 | 
| 2 |  Harbhajan Singh | 13537 | 
| 3 |  Ravichandran Ashwin | 12255 | 
| 4 |  Tim Southee | 11832 | 
| 5 |  Mitchell Starc | 10448 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jonny Bairstow | 242 | 
| 2 |  AB de Villiers | 222 | 
| 3 |  Quinton de Kock | 221 | 
| 4 |  Joe Root | 207 | 
| 5 |  Steven Smith | 195 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Abhigyan Kundu | 13 | 
| 2 |  Josh Philippe | 12 | 
| 3 |  Dhruv Jurel | 8 | 
| 4 |  Joshua Da Silva | 8 | 
| 5 |  Thomas Rew | 7 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Virat Kohli | 13906 | 
| 2 |  Rohit Sharma | 10866 | 
| 3 |  Chris Gayle | 10480 | 
| 4 |  AB de Villiers | 9577 | 
| 5 |  Ross Taylor | 8607 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shakib Al Hasan | 9373 | 
| 2 |  Harbhajan Singh | 8973 | 
| 3 |  Ravindra Jadeja | 7936 | 
| 4 |  Tim Southee | 7448 | 
| 5 |  Adil Rashid | 7214 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mushfiqur Rahim | 242 | 
| 2 |  Jos Buttler | 221 | 
| 3 |  Quinton de Kock | 206 | 
| 4 |  AB de Villiers | 176 | 
| 5 |  Virat Kohli | 152 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Saad Baig | 50 | 
| 2 |  Sharujan Shanmuganathan | 19 | 
| 3 |  Noman Shah | 18 | 
| 4 |  Fred Achelam | 15 | 
| 5 |  Shahbaz Badar | 11 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rohit Sharma | 4231 | 
| 2 |  Babar Azam | 4223 | 
| 3 |  Virat Kohli | 4188 | 
| 4 |  Martin Guptill | 3911 | 
| 5 |  Paul Stirling | 3777 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tim Southee | 3671 | 
| 2 |  Adil Rashid | 3301 | 
| 3 |  Ish Sodhi | 3237 | 
| 4 |  Shakib Al Hasan | 3144 | 
| 5 |  Mustafizur Rahman | 2854 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Quinton de Kock | 84 | 
| 2 |  David Miller | 82 | 
| 3 |  Martin Guptill | 75 | 
| 4 |  Jos Buttler | 74 | 
| 5 |  Mohammad Nabi | 73 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ahmad Ramdoni | 20 | 
| 2 |  Babette De Leede | 17 | 
| 3 |  Zane Green | 16 | 
| 4 |  Sulaimon Runsewe | 15 | 
| 5 |  Sahaj Chadha | 14 |