t20 Finals Day Information

Aug 8 2013

Neil McKenzie (l) and Adam Wheater (r) take on former Royal (now of Surrey) Chris Tremlett in the group match at The Ageas Bowl

The Hampshire Royals will play Surrey in the second Semi-Final at Friends Life t20 Finals Day on Saturday 17 August at Edgbaston.

Starting at 2:30pm, Dimitri Mascarenhas' side will take on a team in the last four whom they beat twice in the group stages; by five wickets with four balls remaining at The Ageas Bowl, then by seven wickets with 10 balls remaining at the Kia Oval. The Londoners finished as Runners-Up in the notoriously difficult South Group to Hampshire and then beat the Royals' traditional Finals Day opponents Somerset in the last eight. They have been to Finals Day on four occasions (winning the inaugral tournament in 2003) but not since 2006.

If successful in that match Hampshire will play either Northamptonshire or Essex in the Final starting at 6:45pm. The former are a team whom they have only played once in this form of the game - a Quarter Final they lost by 13 runs at Wantage Road in 2009. The Steelbacks topped the Midlands, Wales and West Division this season and then demolished the Durham Dynamos at home on Tuesday thanks largely to a 32-ball 58* (including four fours and four sixes) from Aussie batsman Cameron White. Northants have appeared in the final four just once - that 2009 season - where they lost to eventual winners, Sussex in the Semi-Final.

Essex qualified for Finals Day in style after a Shaun Tait hat-trick helped see off the Nottinghamshire Outlaws at Trent Bridge. The Royals beat the Eagles at home by five wickets with four balls remaining in the group stage, after the reverse fixture was rained off (the Eagles later qualified for the knock-out stages after finishing in third place in the South Group). Hampshire will remember beating the same team at Finals Day 2010 on their way to an historic competition win on home turf. That match was the third and final time James Foster's team made it to the final four; they have never got past that stage.

The full schedule for the day is as follows:

1^st Semi-Final :Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Essex Eagles

First Session           -         11:00am – 12.15pm                  
Interval                       -         12.15pm – 12.30pm                  
Second Session      -         12.30pm – 1.45pm           

2^nd Semi-Final: Hampshire Royals vs Surrey

First Session           -         2.30pm – 3.45pm  
Interval                       -         3.45pm – 4.00pm            
Second Session      -         4.00pm – 5.15pm             

Final: SF 1 Winner vs SF 2 Winner

First Session           -         6.45pm – 8.00pm
Interval                       -         8.00pm – 8:15pm
Second Session      -         8:15pm – 9.30pm

The Royals received an allocation of 1,100 tickets specifically for their fans from the England and Wales Cricket Board.

In a change from previous seasons, fans will buy their tickets from the host venue, Edgbaston, rather than the qualifying counties, therefore, no tickets are available to buy from The Ageas Bowl.

Tickets can be bought via Ticketmaster on 0844 847 1902. Please note, with the exception of the tickets reserved for each of the four semi-finalists there are no other unsold tickets.

Tickets are priced as follows:

In addition, the following charges apply:

In addition to each semi-finalist’s ticket allocation, the host venue also has a limited number of spaces for wheelchair spectators and companions. Please contact Andy Nichol on [email protected] with any requests. Prices are £60 or £75 for Adults and Under 16s are £20 or £25 and companions are free of charge.

There are also a very limited number of onsite parking spaces available at £20 per space. Please also contact Andy Nichol on the details above if you wish to purchase any.

Hospitality at Edgbaston is also available - formal and informal - from £150.00 per person including VAT. Please contact Lisa Catlin on 02380 475 660 or [email protected] for further details and to book.

Watch a Behind-the-Scenes video on Finals Day 2013 at Edgbaston:

Coaches:
Hampshire Cricket will be laying on coaches for fans to and from Edgbaston. Details are as follows...

Departs17^th August 2013
Pick up:The Ageas Bowl at 06:30am   - Allowing for a 3 and half hour journey to Warwickshire County Cricket Club Edgbaston.
Prices: Adult £25, Senior £19,Child £19
Free parking at the Ageas Bowl for passengers travelling by coach.
Return  - Coaches will depart for the return journey 30 minutes after the completion of the Final game. This trip is for the duration of Finals Day. We will arrive in time for the beginning of the 1st Semi Final and will not leave until after completion of the Final match. The coach will not commence its return journey until 30 minutes after completion of the Final game even if the Hampshire Royals do not make it through to the final.

Cancellation Charges
By the supporter up to 24 Hours before departure 50%. Within 24 Hours of departure 100%

If the match is cancelled due to poor weather or other external reasons up to the time of departure, tickets will be transfered to any reorganised date or refunds provided. If it is cancelled after the vehicles have departed, no refunds will be available.

To book, please click here or call 01329 823755.

Additional Accommodation and Travel arrangements
Edgbaston Stadium partner Hilton Hotels will be delighted to assist with any accommodation requirements you may have, please contact Tom Bird on 0121 329 7461 or [email protected]. 

Please be aware that the Tunnels on the A38 through Birmingham City Centre will be closed during this weekend. Please visit www.amey.co.uk/BrumTunnels/WhatsHappening.aspx for further details.

Full details on transport to and from the ground can be found by clicking here

Images: LMI Photography