Essex vs Hampshire, at Southampton, Jul 30 2000 - Match Result

Worcestershire Royals moved back level on points with Warwickshire Bears at the top of the Norwich Union League Division One table thanks to an eight-wicket victory over Somerset Sabres at Taunton

Any doubt to the ability or character of Jacques Rudolph was laid to rest this weekend when playing in the Transco Lancashire League the 21 year old Northern Titans opener set a new club record for Lowerhouse with his third century in as many matches

Hampshire Hawks suffered yet another defeat in the Norwich Union League Division II match this time against Lancashire Lightning, their sixth successive reverse in this league.

For many years the authorities struggled to prevent the press and public referring to "The Sunday League." There should not be too much trouble now in getting it called the Norwich Union League, especially in the next phase of the season with more