ampshire’s bid to develop into the primary aspect to retain the Vitality Blast title is over after belligerent cameos from Daniel Sams and Matt Critchley carried Essex into the ultimate.
Joe Weatherley’s busy 63 not out off simply 39 balls, plus Ben McDermott’s 29 off 12 and Benny Howell’s 22 off 11 at the back and front finish of the innings respectively lifted Hampshire to 170 for seven.
