By Tim Douglas 
Match Overview Durham vs Hampshire – Vitality Blast 2025, 2nd Quarter-Final
The Vitality Blast 2025 knockout stage heats up as Durham face Hampshire Hawks in the 2nd Quarter-Final at Chester-le-Street on September 5, 2025. Both sides have had rollercoaster campaigns, but now it’s all about delivering under pressure. Durham, powered by their all-round depth, will have the home advantage, while Hampshire rely on their batting firepower and a proven captain in James Vince.
Recent Form
- Durham – W, L, L, NR, W: Inconsistent, but found winning momentum at the right time.
- Hampshire – L, W, W, W, L: Patchy end to the league phase, but their batting has been top-class.
Players to Watch – Durham
- Graham Clark – The batting engine, scoring 400 runs at 30.76, with a destructive strike rate of 155.6. Key to Durham’s powerplays.
- Ben Raine – Their bowling spearhead with 16 wickets at 14.37, striking once every 11.4 balls – lethal with the new ball.
- Nathan Sowter – Leg-spinner in form, with 14 wickets at 25.14. Fresh off a match-turning performance in The Hundred final, Sowter is brimming with confidence.
Players to Watch – Hampshire Hawks
- James Vince – Skipper and talisman, with 436 runs at 39.63 and a strike rate of 155.7. A proven performer in knockouts.
- Toby Albert – The breakout star, hammering 472 runs at 47.2, striking at 143.9, and doubling as wicketkeeper. A real game-changer.
- Scott Currie – Having a career-best season with 22 wickets in 14 games at 17.7, striking once every 13 balls. Dangerous in powerplay and death overs.
Head-to-Head Record Durham vs Hampshire – Vitality Blast 2025, 2nd Quarter-Final
- Aug 2011 – Hampshire beat Durham by 55 runs (last T20 meeting between the two).
Overall: Limited history, but Hampshire carry knockout pedigree from past Blast campaigns.
Match Prediction Durham vs Hampshire – Vitality Blast 2025, 2nd Quarter-Final
Durham will rely on Clark’s batting aggression and Raine-Sowter’s bowling combination to exploit home conditions. However, Hampshire look the more balanced side, with Vince’s consistency, Albert’s breakout form, and Currie’s wicket-taking streak giving them the edge.
Prediction: Hampshire Hawks to win in a tight contest.