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County by County 2026 Season Preview – Division One – Hampshire

For a team that’s been used to competing at the top end of the County Championship table, last season’s narrow escape from relegation was a shock if not a total surprise.

A side shorn of James Vince, Mohammad Abbas and Kieth Barker (the latter for all but two games) for various reasons meant they were heavily relying on the younger brigade.

By Kevan James

Formed: 1863
Ground: Utilita Bowl, Southampton
Captain(s): Ben Brown (CC), Nick Gubbins (ODC), James Vince (T20), Georgia Adams (Women)
First-Team Manager: Russell Domingo
2025 Results: CC1: 8/10; ODC: runners-up; T20: runners-up; WODC: runners-up; WT20: 6/8; WCCT20: third round
Honours: Championship: (2) 1961, 1973; Gillette/NatWest/C&G/FP Trophy: (3) 1991, 2005, 2009; Benson & Hedges Cup: (2) 1988, 1992; Pro40/ National League/CB40/YB40/ODC (2): 2012, 2018; Sunday League: (3) 1975, 1978, 1986; T20 Cup: (3) 2010, 2012, 2022
Reflections on last season
For a team tha...

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