Gubbins scores century as Hampshire builds lead over Leicestershire
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Nick Gubbins scored an unbeaten 124, helping Hampshire establish a significant 225-run lead over Leicestershire at Grace Road on September 16. After Leicestershire's first innings total of 244, Hampshire closed the day at 255-3. This performance comes as Hampshire faces a relegation battle, needing points to stay in Division One. Leicestershire must mount a comeback to survive following their struggles in this match.
- •Gubbins' century marks his first since April last year.
- •Hampshire closed day two with a score of 255-3.
- •Leicestershire was bowled out for 244 in their first innings.
- •Hampshire needs to secure a win to keep survival hopes alive.
- •Leicestershire is next to bottom in the Division One standings.
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Gubbins ton helps Hampshire build lead over Leics
- 4:42 PMESPNcricinfo — Gubbins ends drought to keep Hampshire's survival hopes alive
"Nick Gubbins' century for Hampshire lays the foundations of a potentially match-winning lead against Leicestershire at Grace Road.
"Opener hits first century since April 2025 to leave Leicestershire up against it
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 5:02 PMGubbins ton helps Hampshire build lead over Leics
Nick Gubbins' century for Hampshire lays the foundations of a potentially match-winning lead against Leicestershire at Grace Road.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 16, 2026, 4:42 PMGubbins ends drought to keep Hampshire's survival hopes alive
Opener hits first century since April 2025 to leave Leicestershire up against it
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