Ali Orr helps Hampshire secure draw against Surrey at Kia Oval
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Hampshire's Ali Orr scored a crucial 53 not out as the team batted out a rain-affected County Championship match against Surrey at the Kia Oval. The draw allows Hampshire to move off the bottom of the table with 53 points from seven matches. This was Orr's first Championship appearance of the season, where he expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and desire to contribute more consistently. Hampshire aims to build on this performance in their next match against Sussex on June 19.
- •Ali Orr scored 53 not out in his first Championship game of the season.
- •Hampshire batted out a rain-affected match to draw against Surrey.
- •The draw gives Hampshire 53 points from their first seven matches.
- •Hampshire's next match is against Orr's former club, Sussex, on June 19.
- •Orr emphasizes the need for his team to fight for better standings.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Crucial knock meant huge amount - Hampshire's Orr
"Hampshire batter Ali Orr says his match-saving half-century against Surrey meant "a huge amount" as he attempts to cement a first-team spot.
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