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)
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Hampshire , elected to field first
Season
Match days
3,4,5,6 April 2026 (4-day match)
First-class debut
Umpires
Match Referee
Points
Essex 22, Hampshire 2
Scorecard Summary
ESSEX 461/7d (138.3 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Matt Critchley173 (266)
- Charlie Allison80 (140)
- Kyle Abbott2/76 (28)
- Sonny Baker2/68 (22)
HAMPSHIRE 156 (48.3 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Kyle Abbott35 (43)
- Jake Lehmann34 (49)
- Jamie Porter2/19 (11)
- Sam Cook3/33 (11)
HAMPSHIRE 168 f/o (59.3 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Nick Gubbins48 (161)
- Tom Prest55 (67)
- Simon Harmer3/49 (25)
- Matt Critchley5/9 (4.3)
Match Coverage
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Essex claim thumping victory in opening round as hosts subside meekly after following on
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Critchley, Allison steer Essex after early Abbott strikes
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