Hampshire VS Surrey: Day 2

Yesterday I attended the second day of Hampshire’s 4 day game with Surrey. Rain had hit day 1 where Hampshire were asked to bat by Surrey and Hampshire finished the day on 153-2. Not a bad effort when asked to bat in difficult conditions.

I arrived at a grey Ageas bowl but the covers were off and play began on time. Adams and Vince were the men unbeaten overnight and carried on where they left off from the day before and moved the score along quickly. Jimmy Adams fell for 65 but James Vince was in superb form and brought up his 100 off just 102 balls.

The rain came at lunchtime and that was unfortunately it for the day but when James Vince is in form like he is at the moment it was worth the journey alone. He is being talked about as making his England debut very soon. Whilst it would be no surprise to me I think he will be waiting a little bit longer as I suspect Gary Ballance and Sam Robson are ahead of him in the pecking order due to their First division runs.

 

 

 

With regards to the Surrey game there was no play at all on day 3 and again it looks like the game will be a draw unless a agreement between the captains can be reached.

Ian

1st Day of the Season: Hampshire v Worcs

We set off early for what turned out to be a frustrating day. Just under 8 overs play were possible at the Ageas and the score before rain ended the days play saw Hampshire finish on 37-3. Not the best of starts.

Ducks for Michael Carberry and James Vince were disappointing but we cannot be too harsh on them as conditions were not at all pleasant or easy to bat in. Jimmy Adams played some nice shots and looked in good touch and is unbeaten overnight.

Despite the weather it was nice to be back and enjoy a few conversations with people not seen since last summer. Also, considering how lucky we were last year having barely any rain delays we were in hindsight probably due one.

We have high hopes for Hampshire this season in the Championship after they have looked to have recruited well over the winter.

Ian – I also feel it is a big season for many players such as James Vince, although I have been seen to have said this every year since 2011 (about Vince) but again it is true. He has been made Vice Captain of the club and Captain of the T20 side. I fancy him to get big runs this year despite todays score and kick on in his career.

Fingers crossed for a better days play tomorrow!

 

Ian and Claire

Standard attire for spectating in April