Match Preview: Hampshire v Durham - LV= County Championship

Hampshire will be seeking their second win of the 2015 LV= County Championship campaign when they return to the The Ageas Bowl to face Durham beginning on Sunday.

James Vince's side suffered a heady defeat in their last fixture against Worcestershire and with five games remaining in the competition, but they will be hoping that a more positive result against a strong visiting Durham side will lift them from the foot of the Division One table.

Hampshire Squad:

Jimmy Adams has chosen to step down as LV= County Championship captain for an interim period in order to focus on his batting – James Vince will take over the captaincy in his place.

All-rounder Liam Dawson returns to the club following a short loan spell with Essex and he is included in a named 14-man squad.

18-year-old leg spinner Mason Crane is also included following his full Hampshire debut in a T20 fixture last week, whilst promising wicket-keeper batsman Lewis McManus also comes into the final squad.

The Opposition:

Durham have enjoyed a positive LV= County Championship campaign so far this season, with Paul Collingwood’s side currently sitting in third place in Division One.

Despite their strong position, Durham endured a difficult defeat last week as Warwickshire snatched a last-gasp two-wicket win at Chester-le-street on Wednesday, and they will be hoping that a good result at the The Ageas Bowl will get their title ambitions back on track.

Did You Know?

• Hampshire have not lost a home County Championship fixture against Durham since 2006.
• Jimmy Adams scored a superb century the last time Hampshire faced Durham in a four-day fixture at the The Ageas Bowl.
• Batsman Will Smith returns to play against his former club for the first time as a Hampshire player, having moved from the club back in 2013.

Full Hampshire Squad:

Liam Dawson, Jimmy Adams, Michael Carberry, James Vince (c), Will Smith, Joe Gatting, Sean Terry, Adam Wheater, Lewis McManus, Jackson Bird, Gareth Berg, Danny Briggs, Mason Crane, James Tomlinson.

Coverage:

Live text commentary will be available via the Hampshire Cricket Twitter and Facebook pages. A feed to these will also be available on this page. There will be ball-by-ball commentary available on BBC Radio Solent online at bbc.co.uk  

Additional Information:

Scorecards will be available from the club shop and the Arlott Atrium for 50p. Weather Forecast: Please click here to view the latest weather forecast for the The Ageas Bowl.

Tickets:

Tickets for all four days of this match are available to purchase via our online ticketing website, over the phone on 0844 847 1863, or in person at the The Ageas Bowl Ticketing and Membership Office via normal working hours or Match Day ticket office on match days.