Draw is a good result and probably relegates Worcestershire - Adi Birrell gives his verdict on New Road thriller
01.08.25, 20:25 Updated 01.08.25, 20:40
Rich Edwards
Adi Birrell has welcomed a dramatic draw at New Road as his Hampshire side had the best of a thrilling final day at Worcestershire.
The hosts were eight wickets down when stumps were finally drawn but, at times in their fourth innings, the Pears looked capable of pulling off an incredible chase, having been set 357 for victory, after Hampshire declared on 313 for seven midway through the afternoon.
In reply, Jake Libby scored a memorable 106, while Kashif Ali and captain, Brett D'Oliveira also made valuable contributions as Worcestershire scorched their way to 303 for 8 off just 51 overs.
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Rich Edwards is the founder and editor of The Hawk. Rich is a freelance cricket writer and lifelong Hampshire man. He has been published in a host of national publications, including The Times, The Cricketer and The Independent.