COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION ONE, Rose Bowl:
CLOSE OF PLAY, DAY THREE: Warwickshire 484-7 dec Hampshire 309-1 (Warwicks 5pts, Hants 5pts)
21 - 24 July 2009

Carberry hit one six and 26 fours in his 243-ball 183 not out

Michael Carberry warmed up for the FP Trophy final with a season-best 183 not out as Hampshire all-but ended Warwickshire's slim hopes of victory.

Carberry dominated an opening stand of 261 with Jimmy Adams (90) as Hampshire closed day three at the Rose Bowl on 309-1 in their first innings.

Earlier, the Bears added 101 to their overnight 383-7 to declare on 484-7.

Jonathan Trott finished 184 not out, while Chris Woakes (131no) completed his maiden first-class century.

When the declaration came their eighth-wicket partnership was worth an unbroken 222, a record against Hampshire.

At that stage, with less than two days left to play, Warwickshire seemed the only side capable of forcing a victory.

But after Carberry's efforts, which left him nine short of equalling his career-best 192 not out also made against Warwickshire, a draw seems the inevitable outcome with only a shortened final day to come because of Hampshire's participation in Saturday's final at Lord's.

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