Weston Saint

We play Yorkshire at Scarborough on Sunday in SF

As far as I know there is a reserve day tomorrow

Rule 16.9 applies - toss of a coin or if the final the trophy is shared. 20 overs minimum per side constitutes a match in play off, semi and final (10 in group stages) 3.-Metro-Bank-One-Day-Cup-2024.pdf

Chris Lynn is coming back for T20 QF against Durham.

Only error in that report is that we are home to Middlesex at Lords because we are second class citizen's to the 100 Edit - Not even Lords, we are playing at Radlett!

Hampshire 315 for 5 (Middleton 92, Gubbins 76, Orr 52, Albert 52) beat Gloucestershire 313 for 7 (Bracey 104, Charlesworth 104, Barker 3-52) by five wickets Fletcha Middleton scored a match-winning half-century as Hampshire beat Gloucestershire by five wickets at Bristol's Seat Unique Stadium to secure a quarter-final berth in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. The Winchester-born batter top-scored with 92 from 95 balls, struck six fours and two sixes and staged a crucial third-wicket partnership of 115 with Toby Albert, who made 52, as the visitors reached a victory target of 314 with eight balls to spare. The country's leading scorer in the 50-over competition this season with 658 at an average of 131.6, captain Nick Gubbins made 76 from 60 deliveries, accrued 12 fours and staged a superb opening stand of 112 in 11.2 overs with Ali Orr, who contributed a quickfire 52 from 35 balls to set up Hampshire's successful run chase. Put in to bat on a flat track, Gloucestershire posted 313 for 7 in a match reduced by rain to 49 overs a side, James Bracey and Ben Charlesworth both scoring 104. Bracey's innings spanned 85 balls, included 12 fours and three sixes and took his tally for the campaign to 572 at an average of 71.5. He dominated stands of 81 and 118 with Ollie Price and Charlesworth for the second and third wickets respectively. Charlesworth proved equally destructive, facing 83 deliveries, with eight fours and four sixes and staging an alliance of 90 for the fourth wicket with Jack Taylor. But Hampshire withstood the pressure and Keith Barker, making his first appearance since completing a 12-month ban for a drug offence, returned figures of 3 for 52 from 10 overs to prevent Gloucestershire from posting a really big total. Victory secured Hampshire a second-place finish behind Worcestershire in Group A and a home quarter-final tie against Warwickshire on Thursday, while Gloucestershire will face a West Country showdown against Somerset at Taunton on the same day. Hampshire won the toss, elected to bowl and put Gloucestershire under pressure with the new ball, Eddie Jack producing a brilliant delivery to bowl Cameron Bancroft in the first over. Price was then fortunate to survive on nought, slicing Barker to point where Middleton spilled a straightforward chance. Bracey and Price overcame a testing examination and a short break for rain to post a 50 partnership from 58 balls. Acceleration followed when Bracey twice cut Jack for four and then pulled him for six as Gloucestershire posted 52 for 1 in the powerplay. Price succumbed to an ugly dismissal, bowled by a high full toss from slow left armer Andrew Neal, initially standing his ground in the expectation of no-ball being called before departing for a 31-ball 36. But there was no stopping the indomitable Bracey, who went to his fourth 50 in eight innings from 47 balls. He found an able ally in Charlesworth and these two put Hampshire spinners Felix Organ and Neal under sustained pressure during the middle overs, raising 50 from 41 balls in just 21 minutes as Gloucestershire advanced to 141 for 2 after 25 overs. Bracey's second 50 occupied just 35 balls, the 28-year-old going to his fifth List-A hundred from 82 deliveries. Warming to his task, Charlesworth plundered 18 off an over from teenager Manny Lumsden to push the rate above six an over for the first time and the 100 partnership arrived via 86 balls as the third wicket pair put the visitors under the pump. Hampshire desperately needed a breakthrough and the returning Barker obliged, persuading Bracey to hit to Ben Mayes at deep mid-wicket in the 33rd over. Charlesworth picked up the pace thereafter, scoring a run-a-ball half century. In dominant form, the left hander went to his first List-A hundred in fine style, hoisting Barker high over midwicket for six to eclipse his previous highest score of 99 not out, made against Hampshire at Bristol in 2021. Having dominated an aggressive stand of 90 for the fourth wicket with Jack Taylor, Charlesworth hit Barker to long-off with the score 290 for 4 in the 45th. Despite not being at his fluent best, Taylor raised 38 from 42 balls. But he was bowled by Neal, after which the home side managed a mearge 17 runs off the last 20 deliveries as Hampshire seamers Jack and Lumsden kept things tight at the death. A lingering impression that Gloucestershire might have fallen short began to take hold when Hampshire openers Gubbins and Orr staged a chanceless 50 partnership in just 5.2 overs, new ball spearhead Josh Shaw going for 39 in three overs as the visitors seized the initiative. The pair raised 97 from the powerplay, registering 13 fours and two sixes between them and forcing the home side to resort to spin after only seven overs. Gubbins and Orr both went to 50 from 31 balls as Gloucestershire's bowlers continued to allow them to cut and pull with impunity. Progress was smooth until Orr, attempting to sweep Price, top-edged to Shaw at short third and departing for 52. Middleton arrived at the crease with a further 202 required at 5.4 an over. Gloucestershire hardly helped their cause by missing an opportunity to dismiss Gubbins on 59, Graeme van Buuren putting down a sharp chance off his own bowling to allow the competition's top scorer a life. The home side's disappointment was compounded when Middleton hit the ground running, scoring at a run a ball and lifting Price effortlessly over long-on for six as the second-wicket partnership realised 48 in quick time. When Gubbins attempted to reverse sweep van Buuren, offered a catch behind and departed for 76 with the score 160 for 2 in the 21st, Hampshire still needed 154 to win and Gloucestershire supporters were afforded a glimmer of hope. But Middleton helped settle any nerves, posting a chanceless half-century from 54 balls as Hampshire advanced to 183 for 2 at halfway. Gloucestershire lacked a cutting edge with the ball and Middleton and Albert were able to move comfortably through the gears in a partnership which served to ease Hampshire's path. With victory within sight, Albert opened his shoulders, pulling Jack Taylor for six to bring up an assured 50. He was dismissed lbw by Matt Taylor soon afterwards, while Middleton was brilliantly caught by Tommy Boorman on the deep backward point boundary off the bowling of Shaw as Gloucestershire refused to lie down. Ben Brown was then bowled by Matt Taylor with 23 still needed from 24 balls, but Mayes and Organ remained calm under pressure to see the job through.

Was possible last year but not in the Hants squad tomorrow at present so do not know

Wheal and Abbott back in the squad for tomorrow. Not surprising, no Weatherly

Correct, he has one more game for us. Very professional win today. Every chance we will have Abbott again next season from what I have been told Tilak is looking to get in the Indian side. Came to us via Deli Capitals management (our owners) but my indide contact does not know if he will be back next season. Very unusual to have an Indian player over here. Club find it very difficult to get good overseas players because of franchise cricket 🏏

Abbott is in the squad for Essex game tomorrow.

Had time to reflect on yesterdays great win against the reigning One Day Cup champions. Superb knock by Gubbins with a lifetime list A score. of 144no Likewise Mayes 74 at a crucial time and a quickfire 32 not out by Organ at the end. Good start for Orr as well. Overall though I am not expecting too much in this competition. 3 of our front line bowlers are age 19, 19 and 16. although they took seven of the Glamorgan wickets! Mayes is only 18. Unless we can bat well many teams will outscore us due to our inexperience in the bowling department, in my opinion. Still ,we have to go with what we have. Howell and Wood are with Birmingham Phoenix, Dawson with London Spirit, Curry and Baker with Manchester Originals, Fuller with Northern Superchargers, Albert and Vince With Southern Brave, Turner is out for the season, Barker not expected to be back until at least September and Wheal had hoped to be back for this competition so he may be a possibility for future matches. I will try to find out tomorrow. Abbott is resting at present and does not usually take part. A positive is that it bloods our youngsters and so far they have all come out with some credit.

324 not a bad score but short boundaries so our bowling attack will still have a lot to do. Incidentally, Andrew Neal did once play for Herefordshire but has been playing in our 2nds all season. Great debut from Mayes. There are high hopes for this very talented lad. Not 18 yet.

Are the bowlers getting accustomed to using the Kookaburra ball! 7 of the 9 results this round ended with a win/loss.

Barker has a slight calf injury and Orr is out with concussion. I have just spoken with Adi Birrell and Giles White.

No, not had a chance to find out.

Spoke to Lynn tonight. Grade 2 Hamstring. Will not play for us in next two games which ends the league games.

Spoke to Chris Lynn yesterday afternoon. He has a slight hamstring issue and due to have a scan. Subject to the result he hopes to be back for games this week.

None of the players like the Kookaburra ball! Update on bowling. Baker has a knee injury and there is some hope he will be fit again next week Wheal has a heel injury and not available at present. Turner is out for the season with a stress fracture. Barker is available after this game.

BCCI will not let any Indians play T20 cricket other than IPL to protect their competition so he will not be playing in Vitality Blast

No idea at present. Coach kept them all in the dressing room on Friday after the win. He has signed for T20 at least. Nothing more said. He has had 20 1st class games (33 innings) with 4 x 100 plus and 6 x 50 plus with a top score of 169 so a possibility. Only 22 as well. He bats as No 4 in Red ball.

James Vince oozed class on Friday and showed us what we have been missing in the Championship. However, it is unlikely that we will to get him back for red ball next season. He has had a house built in Dubai which they have now moved into, the children are at an English school there and have settled. James wife is happy with the change (mostly driven by her, following the nasty attacks last year) The only down side is that it is very hot! Because of his residency in Dubai, he is limited to the time he can spend in the UK or he will have to pay taxes on all his earnings, even though much of it would be outside UK!

I was aware that James was relocating to Dubai at the end of last season so it should not have come as a surprise. The club also know that he wanted to play in the PSL so as that encroached onto our 2025 season the warnings were there. I appreciate that the final decision was as reported. Prest may be the long term answer in there mind. However, it is not as easy as some think in getting a replacement of that experience and standard. Financially, we cannot compete with Surrey and Lancashire at present. We have a limited budget. We have been looking overseas but again; it is difficult to get any top class player to commit to a season long contract. Whilst we have new owners, they have asked that we stick to our pre takeover budget for this year so that everything can be reviewed over the season before a new budget is agreed going forward. We will just have to be patient and enjoy the ride!

Let me express my opinion on here For a few years we have had a problem with opening batting. At present we have Orr, Middleton and Stoneman (bought in for a year to give a bit of experience to that position) Albert was tried last year but he is not a natural opener. Organ has demonstrated he does no have the technique to bat as an opener. The club have persevered with Stoneman and Middleton but Orr is now not far away from getting his chance. With the loss of Vince the middle order needed strengthening with an extra batsman, hence Albert batting at 7. As he develops I see him moving up to No 5 Organ is seen as a bowing all rounder as is Fuller. If it seams, as it is at present Fuller gets the nod. If spin is expected Organ gets that spot. Abbas was not re-signed because we were looking for a quality batting all rounder. With Edwards injury a few weeks before the start we had to look elsewhere with very limited choice and Hampton proved not to be the answer. The batting all rounder was to help support the young bowling attack so they could play some 1st Class Cricket. If we had Abbas they would not get a game and we would lose them. When Wheal came back after the winter break the club were pleasantly surprised at his massive improvement from day one and he has proved to be the perfect opening bowler. He has 19 wickets so far. Abbott also came back fitter and has continued to show himself as world class. This season was realistically seen as a development year. Of course the club want to go one better than last year but there needs to be a quick development from those younger players to achieve that. We won the opening game. We batted all day in two to get draws, one was a weather problem but I think we would have won it we had 4 clear days. The only hick up was the last game. OK, we have not batted too well this game on what was suggested a good batting strip but we have a good lead. Lets see were that takes us.

No only 2, but it was not about bonus points, it was more about batting all day which they did. Bonus points for batting are more difficult in last couple of years. 250, 300, 350, 400 and 450 in 110 overs.

Hampshire players who have achieved this award 1900: RM Poore; 1911: CB Llewellyn; 1912: CP Mead; 1914: LH Tennyson; 1933: AS Kennedy; 1959: RE Marshall & D Shackleton; 1969: BA Richards; 1974: PJ Sainsbury; 1975: AME Roberts; 1977: CG Greenidge; 1983: TE Jesty & MD Marshall; 1984: CL Smith; 1990: RA Smith; 2006: KP Pietersen; 2025: LA Dawson.