Robin Smith sees Hampshire home

Hampshire Hawks defeat Durham Dynamos at Chester-le-street in a day night encounter in the National League Division Two with Robin Smith scoring 88 not out out of a total of 165 for 3 in in 39.1 overs. This is Robin's highest score of the season.

Hampshire were chasing a Durham total of 161 for 8 in 45 overs. Shane Warne also contributed for Hampshire by taking 2 for 19 and later scoring 29 runs when he came in at No 3 and partnered Smith to put on 65 runs for the second wicket. This was Hampshire's fourth win in four matches against Durham this season.

Jon Lewis who was made captain for the rest of the season just ahead of the match, chose to bat first. The skipper who took the mantle from Nick Speak was the top scorer with 40 not out. He held the innings together after Durham were 105 for 6 after being at 81 for 2 at one stage. The other batsman to make a useful contribution for Durham was opener Michael Gough who made 36, his highest score in the competition.

All the Hampshire bowlers bowled tidily except for Alex Morris who gave 52 runs in his 9 overs.