Match Preview: Hampshire Men v Essex, Rothesay County Championship
Hampshire Men host Essex at Utilita Bowl in the opening round of the 2026 Rothesay County Championship over Easter weekend
In 2010, The Ageas Bowl played host to a series-deciding ODI fixture between England and Pakistan, with Eoin Morgan starring with the bat.
Andrew Strauss won the toss and chose to bat first – only for to England find themselves in trouble at 106/4 when Morgan came to the crease.
Morgan and Paul Collingwood combined for a 93-run partnership, with the latter contributing 47.
Morgan was at his destructive best, hitting eight fours and a six to make 107* from just 101 balls as England scored 256 from their 50 overs.
In reply, Pakistan only managed 135, with Morgan getting a run out to his name in a man-of-the-match performance.
Hampshire Men host Essex at Utilita Bowl in the opening round of the 2026 Rothesay County Championship over Easter weekend
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