Essex’s opposition has been decided at another action packed evening of Vitality Blast cricket as the quarter-finals concluded with all four South Group sides progressing.
Hampshire Hawks overcame Worcestershire Rapids at the Ageas Bowl to book their spot at Finals Day and a semi-final tie against the Eagles on July 15.
Elsewhere, there were more nail-biting finishes in Manchester and Taunton with South Group sides, Surrey and Somerset coming out on top against Lancashire Lightning and Notts Outlaws, respectively.
Semi-Final Matches on Saturday 15 July:
• Essex v Hampshire Hawks (11am)
• Somerset v Surrey (2:30pm)
