Hampshire exploit bowler-friendly conditions against Glamorgan in Cardiff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:03 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Hampshire holds the upper hand in their County Championship match against Glamorgan at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. After bowling Glamorgan out for 111-7 in response to Hampshire's 162 all out, Sonny Baker took two wickets in his first over after being released from the England Test squad. Kyle Abbott also shone with three wickets for Hampshire. Glamorgan struggled to build partnerships, with Ben Kellaway scoring 57 before falling to Baker, while Jake Lehmann top-scored for Hampshire with an unbeaten 51. The match continues with poor weather looming.
- •Hampshire scored 162 all out in their first innings.
- •Glamorgan is currently 111-7, trailing by 51 runs.
- •Sonny Baker took two wickets in his first over after joining from the Test squad.
- •Kyle Abbott was the standout bowler for Hampshire with 3-23.
- •Play was halted due to bad light with 15 overs remaining.
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"Bottom side Hampshire hold an early advantage after Sonny Baker helps reduce Glamorgan to 111-7, still 51 runs behind Glamorgan.
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