Joe Weatherley's 88 Fires Hampshire to Victory
Hampshire have won by 27 runs. Hampshire batted first and posted 187/3 in 20 overs. Nottinghamshire, chasing 188, fell short at 160/10 in 19.5 overs.
Joe Weatherley was the standout in the first innings, scoring 88* off 58 balls (SR 152). 5 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 52 runs.
Joe Clarke fought hard with 64 off 43 balls, but it was not enough to haul Nottinghamshire over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, James Fuller delivered figures of 4/26 in 3.5 overs (Econ 7.4). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
NOT lead the series 75-7. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 5 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
88* off 58 balls (SR 152), 5 fours, 5 sixes
4/26 in 3.5 overs (Econ: 6.78)
64 off 43 balls (SR 149), 6 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Hampshire showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Nottinghamshire will rue missed opportunities — a 27 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. NOT lead the series 75-7. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.