Hampshire v Glamorgan - Clydesdale Bank 40 - Group B – Live Score and Update
Glamorgan 173/7 (34/34 ov) v Hampshire 151/2 (23.5/24 ov, target 104) - Hampshire won by 48 runs (D/L method)
Monday, May 07: In the group B match of the ongoing Clydesdale Bank 40, Hampshire beat Glamorgan by 48 runs with the help of a revised total of 104 runs needed to win according to the Duckworth–Lewis method (D/L method), after rain interrupted the game twice with play later continuing under thick gray clouds at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.
The 40-over game was reduced to 34 overs due to wet outfield and a few showers, but fans finally saw competitive cricket after http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Glamorgan-c784 on winning the toss, chose to bat first in a bid to amass an impressive total.
Openers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stewart-c91370 Walters gave their side a stand of 48 runs as they hammered the bowlers with zeal and confidence, however, the threatening partnership came to its eventual demise on the departure of Rees, who lost his wicket after belting a knock of 27 runs.
With 51 runs on the board, the side suffered the loss of their second wicket when number-three batsman; Michael O'Shea was caught and bowled by 22-year-old spinner, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Liam-Dawson-c1840, after making just two runs.
With 75 runs on the board, the side lost three wickets and were heading for a train wreck, but Walters and Nick James steadfast and kept the scoreboard ticking.
Walters mustered an astounding innings of 68 runs, while James smashed 37 runs before the side suffered a late batting collapse, restricting them on a nifty tally of 173 runs for the loss of seven wickets.
From http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kabir-Ali-c69945 was the best bowler with three wickets to his name in seven overs.
Requiring a solid batting performance to successfully chase the required target, Hampshire openers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Vince-c1657 left Glamorgan in ruins by giving their side a stand of 142 runs, which actually tilted the game in their favour.
Carberry was Glamorgan’s first success as he lost his wicket after moulding a fancy knock of 60 runs off 65 deliveries.
Vince departed after contributing 83 runs, while http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sean-Ervine-c2471 were still standing on the crease when play was again halted due to rain, with 151 runs on the board.
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