English County Roundup – Clydesdale Bank 40 – Group B – Durham and Hampshire triumph
Hampshire thrashed Somerset by 9 wickets, while Durham also defeated Scotland convincingly in their respective Clydesdale Bank 40 Group B matches, played on May 27, 2012.
Hampshire rode on a ton by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Hildreth-c1647, all falling inside the first 10 overs.
The innings was then rescued by opener, Nick Compton and Jos Butler, both of whom added 121 for the fourth wicket. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Butler-c48850 remained the aggressor, scoring briskly to notch up a commanding 71. However, his departure in the 31st over paved for another batting malfunction with only Craig Overton reaching double figures. Compton finally fell in the final over of the game, top scoring with 81.
In reply, Hampshire were brutal from the beginning as skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hampshire-c789 on top of the table, with 3 wins from 3 games.
In the other Group B encounter, Durham brushed aside hosts http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jean-Symes-c66756 top scoring with 110.
After Josh Davey fell early to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Calum-Scott-MacLeod-c49129 added a quick-fire 86 for the second-wicket before the latter fell for 48. However, the middle-order clicked to support Symes, who went onto notch 110 off 94 balls, which included 9 fours and 3 sixes.
In reply Durham was in total command as openers, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Phil-Mustard-c2183, added a whopping 207 for the first wicket. Mustard fell just nine runs short of his century but his partner kept his onslaught going and guided his team safely to the target with 39 balls to spare.
Stoneman remained not out on 136, hitting 19 boundaries in total – helping http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Durham-c782 to claim third spot in Group B.
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