Under 16s vying with Middlesex for Seven Counties Championship

Hampshire Young Cricketers are vying with Middlesex for the Seven Counties Under-16 Championship title.

The pair go into their final matches with Middlesex leading the table by eight points.

But if the Crusaders slip up against Surrey at NPL Lensbury on August 27, Hampshire could snatch the title from their grasp - provided they beat Sussex in their final match at Burridge, starting on Monday.

Hampshire boosted their prospects with a first innings win over Kent at Tunbridge Wells, where Basingstoke's Mitchell Stokes grabbed 4-30 in 25 overs of off-spin.New Milton's Neil Summerson (2-23), Rob Snell, Ricky Rawlins and Rob Palmer joined in the wicket taking as Kent were dismissed for 202.

Alex Richardson (36) and Steve Williams (21) gave Hampshire a solid start but, after the team had slipped to 129-6, Tom Cledwyn (36) and Andover's Rob Palmer (37) shouldered added responsibility.

The game was back in the balance when both batsmen departed at 186, but Summerson (18) kept his cool to ease Hampshire to 234 all out - and a precious win.