On This Day: Fuller Bowls A Hat-Trick

Read the latest instalment of our 'On This Day' series with contributions from Hampshire Cricket historian Dave Allen.

James Fuller (4-17) - Surrey v Hampshire, Bob Willis Trophy, 18th August 2020

Two years ago today, a James Fuller inspired Hampshire secured an innings victory over Surrey at Arundel.

With Surrey winning the toss and electing to bat, Hampshire bowled the visitors out for just 172 – with Ian Holland (6-60) the pick of the bowlers.

Hampshire had then made 298 from their first innings, but a draw seemed like the most favourable result.

However, some expert bowling saw Surrey score a measly 74 runs in their second innings, with Fuller having Laurie Evans caught behind, trapping Gus Atkinson lbw and bowling Morne Morkel in consecutive balls to become the 15^th Hampshire player to record a hat-trick.

The home side went on to win by an innings and 52 runs.