India, July 15 -- The knockout phase of the T20 Blast 2026 commences now with two heavyweight outfits facing off. Hampshire Hawks will take on Essex Eagles in the exciting T20 Blast 2026 first quarter-final match. Both teams have come through a gruelling group stage encounter to seal their places in this high-profile domestic clash at Southampton. The whole cricketing world is following the statistics profile of both these teams as a place on the coveted Finals Day at Edgbaston is up for grabs. The home outfit in the quarter-final, Hampshire, have a slight advantage on paper in this clash as well, as they enjoy an excellent record at home playing amongst their fans. On the other hand, an unbelievably even Essex side possesses deadly white...