One Day Cup Look Back: Prest's Half-Century Guides Hampshire To Win Over Essex

A youthful Hampshire side led by Nick Gubbins exceeded expectations in 2022, reaching the semi-final.

Their final home game before the knock-out stages was against a strong Essex side at The Ageas Bowl.

The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first in Southampton. 

Jack Campbell struck twice early on, having Khushi caught behind before Essex captain Tom Westley could only pull a ball to Scott Currie at mid-wicket.

Hampshire took regular wickets, John Turner, Scott Currie and Campbell all took two wickets, with Currie being the pick of the bowlers only conceding 46 from his allocated ten overs. 

In response, Tom Prest was the pick of Hampshire's batting line-up with 76 from 104 balls. 

The right-hander was well supported by Ben Brown and Aneurin Donald in the middle overs.

Prest was then dismissed with the score on 167 but Toby Albert (34), Felix Organ (30) and Ian Holland (21*) pushed Hampshire to victory with ten balls to spare. 

Hampshire’s Metro Bank One Day season continues on Tuesday 8^th August, taking on Essex at The Ageas Bowl in their second of eight group matches.

They will make a return to Newclose on the Isle of Wight for their final group match against Kent Spitfires on Tuesday 22^nd August.

Tickets for Hampshire's 2023 One Day Cup campaign are on sale and available at a cheaper Advance rate until 11:59pm the day before the matchday, via the link below.