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McKenzie holds nerve to send Hants through

Dave Clark

Neil McKenzie’s unbeaten 79 eclipsed a brilliant all-round display by Samit Patel and sent Hampshire to Friends Life t20 finals day for the third year running. Their four-wicket victory was sealed off the final ball.

Past meetings no concern for Maxwell

Chris Devine

Glenn Maxwell does not believe Hampshire’s recent struggles against Nottinghamshire will be a factor when the two teams meet at Trent Bridge aiming to secure a place at Friends Life t20 finals day.

Essex welcome back England duo

Chris Airey

Essex have named Ravi Bopara and Alastair Cook in their squad for their Friends Life t20 quarter-final clash against Somerset tomorrow.

Tomlinson denies Essex

James Tomlinson took 5-86 as Hampshire collected a thrilling two-run victory over Essex in their LV=County Championship Division Two clash at Chelmsford.

Godleman battles on for Essex

On a day of two declarations, Essex and Hampshire were locked in an intriguing struggle for victory in their LV=County Championship Division Two battle at Chelmsford.

Ageas Bowl to host family festival

Hampshire are giving families and the local community on the south coast the opportunity to attend the Clydesdale Bank 40 clash between Hampshire and Surrey for free at the Ageas Bowl family festival on August 19.

Wet weather hits Chelmsford

The second day of Essex’s LV= County Championship Division Two match with Hampshire was called off after heavy rain throughout the morning.

McKenzie makes Essex pay

Opening batsman Neil McKenzie batted throughout to inspire Hampshire on the opening day of their LV= County Championship Division Two clash against Essex at Chelmsford.

Taylor downs Royals again

Liam Blackburn

James Taylor proved to be Hampshire’s nemesis once again as he helped guide Nottinghamshire to a six-wicket victory over the CB40 Group B leaders.

Katich helps Hampshire hit top spot

Simon Katich struck a perfectly-judged half-century as Hampshire moved top of Group B with a comfortable four-wicket Clydesdale Bank 40 win over Durham.