Yorkshire set target of 278 runs against Hampshire in County Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Yorkshire reached 301 in their second innings on day three of the County Championship match against Hampshire in Southampton. All-rounder George Hill contributed significantly, scoring 37 runs and taking a five-wicket haul earlier in the match. Hampshire currently stands at 106-3, requiring 172 more runs to win. The match is poised for an engaging finale as Yorkshire aims to secure a critical victory that could enhance their standing in the relegation battle. Both teams are fighting for points, with the result having potential implications on their positions in the league.
- •Yorkshire 173 & 301; Hampshire 197 & 106-3
- •Hill took 5 wickets in Hampshire's first innings
- •Hampshire needs 172 runs to win
- •Yorkshire has 7 wickets remaining
- •Match is approaching an exciting conclusion
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — Yorkshire and Hampshire set up intriguing finale
"Yorkshire put themselves into a commanding position heading into the last day of their County Championship relegation battle with Hampshire.
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