Critchley five seals three-day win as Hampshire endure horror start
Essex claim thumping victory in opening round as hosts subside meekly after following on
03/04Result
2nd Match, County Championship Division One at Southampton, Apr 3-6 2026
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![Essex]( "Essex")
461/7d -
![Hampshire]( "Hampshire")
156 & 168 (59.3 ov) (f/o)
03/04Result
2nd Match, County Championship Division One at Southampton, Apr 3-6 2026
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![Essex]( "Essex")
461/7d -
![Hampshire]( "Hampshire")
156 & 168 (59.3 ov) (f/o)
Day 3
Day 2
Critchley hits the season running again as Essex leave Hampshire reeling
Imposing 173 sets up hefty total for visitors before Sam Cook strikes with new ball
Day 1
Critchley, Allison steer Essex after early Abbott strikes
Unbroken stand worth 152 lifts Essex, who also became the first county to substitute a player for injury
Others
Thain becomes county cricket's first injury substitute after Essex captain Westley breaks finger
Essex skipper substituted under trial ruling, but like-for-like replacement won't be permitted to bowl
