Hampshire’s LV= County Championship title bid was boosted by a superb unbeaten 57 from tailender Kyle Abbott that enabled his side to claim full batting points and finally declare on 400 for nine against Northamptonshire.
From 167 for five and 273 for seven, Hampshire’s response was robust with Aneurin Donald firing an 84-ball 94 before Abbott’s 45-delivery barrage helped maintain the pressure on leaders Surrey.
