LV COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION ONE, Trent Bridge:
CLOSE OF PLAY, DAY TWO: Nottinghamshire 270 Hampshire 305
Notts 5pts, Hants 6pts
Match scorecard

Jimmy Adams's 96 helped Hampshire edge their opponents on day two

Hampshire edged ahead at Nottinghamshire by ending their first innings 35 runs ahead of the hosts.

Having started the day on 23-1 in reply to Nottinghamshire's first innings total of 270, opener Jimmy Adams hit 96 as Hampshire were bowled out for 305.

The left-hander spent over four hours at the crease, hitting 17 fours before being dismissed by Paul Franks.

Neil McKenzie hit 55 while Notts seamer Andre Adams took 4-56 to restrict the visitors' advantage.

With the sun helping to provide good batting conditions, Hampshire struggled to build a convincing lead as they failed to lift their run-rate to more than three an over.

But the hosts were left frustrated by a third-wicket partnership between Jimmy Adams and Chris Benham (38) of 115 in 50 overs.

McKenzie upped the visitors' tempo by hitting 12 boundaries during his 78-ball innings before being trapped lbw by Darren Pattinson.

Hampshire secured a third batting point as Sean Ervine, who ended on an unbeaten 31, hit a four through mid-wicket shortly before Andre Adams took the wicket of Rangana Herath to end their innings.

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