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Durham collapse revives Hampshire when all hope appeared to be lost

20250406 Hants v Yorks Day 3 2

27.09.25, 15:45 Updated 29.09.25, 14:10

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

You would have to delve deep into the history books to find four hours to match the rollercoaster of emotions experienced by Hampshire's supporters, players and backroom staff on Saturday.

When James Fuller was dismissed, with Hampshire within a tantalising 20 runs of salvaging their Division One status against Surrey all hope appeared to be lost.

It was 10.55am.

The death of Hampshire as a red ball force was widely mourned on social media.

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Rich Edwards

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.

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