Fletcha Middleton scores maiden County Championship century as Hampshire and Warwickshire likely to draw

In a thrilling day three of the Vitality County Championship Division One match between Warwickshire and Hampshire at Utilita Bowl, Fletcha Middleton stole the show with his maiden County Championship century. Middleton’s impressive knock of 116, which came in 329 balls in just shy of seven hours, was a testament to his skill and determination on the field.

Middleton’s partnership with Nick Gubbins, who also scored a century, helped Hampshire reach a respectable total of 365. However, an afternoon collapse saw Hampshire lose five middle-order wickets for just 45 runs, putting Warwickshire in a strong position to take the lead.

Rob Yates and Alex Davies then led Warwickshire’s reply, reaching 46 without loss by the close of play, giving them a lead of 136 runs. Middleton’s century and Gubbins’ impressive performance were the highlights of the day, but Hampshire will be looking to bounce back in the remaining days of the match.

Despite Middleton’s heroics, Hampshire will need to regroup and come back stronger if they want to avoid a draw against Warwickshire. With the match finely poised, cricket fans can expect more excitement and drama in the coming days as both teams battle it out for victory. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling County Championship clash.