Hampshire Cricket: Ageas Bowl, Shane Warne & Southern Brave
Hampshire County Cricket Club plays at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Discover Hampshire's history, Shane Warne's legendary coaching role, and their connection to The Hundred's Southern Brave.
Hampshire County Cricket Club, founded in 1863, plays at the Ageas Bowl in West End, Southampton — a modern stadium that also hosts England Test matches and international white-ball cricket. Hampshire have won two County Championship titles and three T20 Blast titles.
The Ageas Bowl
The Ageas Bowl (also known as the Utilita Bowl) opened in 2001 and has become one of England's premier cricket venues. It hosted the 2020 bio-bubble Test matches during the COVID-19 pandemic and offers hotel accommodation on site.
Shane Warne at Hampshire
Shane Warne signed for Hampshire in 2000 and played until 2007, becoming hugely popular with fans. As Hampshire's overseas signing, he brought his leg-spin mastery to county cricket, later becoming the county's director of cricket.
Southern Brave Connection
Hampshire's Ageas Bowl serves as the home of Southern Brave, one of The Hundred's eight franchises. This has brought increased profile to cricket in the south of England.
- Shane Warne — played county cricket for Hampshire, 708 Test wickets
- Kevin Pietersen — born in South Africa, qualified for England via Hampshire residency
- Robin Smith — 62 Tests for England, Hampshire's batting mainstay in the 1980s–90s
- Derek Shackleton — Hampshire's all-time leading wicket-taker, 2,857 first-class wickets
Frequently asked questions
How many County Championships has Hampshire won?
Hampshire have won the County Championship twice: in 1961 and 1973. They have also won the T20 Blast three times (2010, 2012, 2022).