Hampshire struggle against Leicestershire seamers

Leicestershire added just one run to their overnight score before Morris enticed Crowe to edge Morris to give wicket-keeper Adi Aymes his fifth catch of the innings. Morris finished with two wickets on his return to the side.

Hampshire have had some batting problems this season, which recently have shown signs of improvement. This, however did not show before lunch as they lost 5 wickets in reply for 81.

Leicestershire attack minus it's top four bowlers, showed little mercy as first White played a Dakin balls onto his wicket, Kenway was the tall seamers second wicket as he played back and was lbw. Kendall struck four boundaries before he was beaten by Boswell, and Laney's innings was short and sweet aas he edged Boswell to first slip. Robin Smith became the fifth to fall when he too edged to Vince Wells at second slip, pushing forward. Smith's innings lasted for 55 balls, and by lunch the home side were left still needing 36 to avoid the follow on.