SUR vs HAM: In the Men’s Vitality Blast 2025, Dom Sibley shone brightly as Surrey (SUR) continued their reign over Hampshire Hawks (HAM) with a dominating win at the Utilita Bowl. Former England Test opener Dom Sibley smashed a calm 70 off 46 deliveries, taking Surrey to a powerful score and their sixth successive T20 triumph at the ground.
Explosive Start: Jacks and Sibley Set the Tone In SUR vs HAM
Surrey, choosing to bat first, started with purpose as Will Jacks and Sibley combined for a patient yet attacking opening partnership. The duo contributed 59 runs in the powerplay, with Jacks hitting a quick 41 from only 24 balls. Sibley, more comfortable playing classically, was surprised with two unusual sixes over midwicket, reaching his ninth career T20 half-century off 32 balls.
While Hampshire’s Benny Howell and Liam Dawson temporarily stemmed the tide, knocking over Jacks and adding to Jason Roy’s run-out, Sibley kept switching the strike with great precision. His eventual fall on 70 set the gates open for Surrey’s powerful finish.
SUR vs HAM: Curran Brothers Finish Strong with Brutal Hitting
The last four overs yielded 51 runs, with Sam Curran producing a cameo, with sixes against Chris Wood and James Fuller. Tom Curran did similarly, hitting a devastating six over extra cover. The late push by Surrey earned them a formidable 193/6, with just 10 dot balls conceded in the second half of the innings.
HAM’s Response Falters Despite Bright Sparks from Pretorius and Brevis
Pursuing 194, Hampshire (HAM) started on a promising note as Lhuan-dre Pretorius played a series of attacking shots, including a six off his pads and some boundaries. But he was caught trying to play a reverse sweep, giving Will Jacks an important breakthrough.
James Vince, restricted to only 8 balls in the initial five overs, was also dismissed in short order, cutting one to mid-on. Toby Albert went cheaply too, edging behind to a diving Laurie Evans.
Dewald Brevis attempted to rekindle the pursuit with a six over the cameraman’s platform and an outlandish back-foot maximum, but the needed rate accelerated rapidly. Brevis and a few middle-order hitters, Joe Weatherley, James Fuller, Dawson, Howell, and John Turner, fell prey to scoreboard pressure, holing out while trying to drive the rate.
Surrey’s bowlers did their job well. Reece Topley, Chris Jordan, and Mitchell Santner all took two wickets as Nathan Smith returned 3 for 18 as Hampshire were bowled out significantly short.
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Key Takeaways from the SUR vs HAM T20 Match
Dom Sibley holds the innings together with 70 off 46
Will Jacks (41) and Sam Curran deliver fireworks with the bat
Surrey post 193/6, thanks to a 51-run last four overs surge
Hampshire crumbled under pressure even after Pretorius and Brevis’ cameos
Surrey bowlers excel: Smith (3/18), Topley, Jordan, Santner (2 each)
Surrey Continue T20 Dominance Over Hampshire
With this decisive win in the SUR vs HAM match, Surrey can firmly solidify their fast start in the 2025 Vitality Blast by showing that they have batting depth as well as bowling control, with Dom Sibley starting to find his best form and positive outings down the order to send some clear messages to the rest of the competition.
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