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Jonny Bairstow battles hard but Yorkies find life tough at top

KYLE ABBOTT and Liam Dawson made sure Jonny Bairstow had a roller-coaster of a first day as Yorkshire captain, as Hampshire edged the opening day.

By Alex Smith

April 4-7, Utilita Bowl, Southampton
Yorkshire 121 (Malan 31, Abbott 3-42, Dawson 3-8) & 189-6(Lyth 57*, Bairstow 56, Wheal 4-41, Baker 2-38)
Hampshire 249 (Brown 49*, Stoneman 46, White 3-51, Hill 3-36)
Toss: Yorkshire won the toss and decided to bat.
Officials: Rob White, James Middlebrook, Simon Hinks
DAY ONE
KYLE ABBOTT and Liam Dawson made sure Jonny Bairstow had a roller-coaster of a first day as Yorkshire captain, as Hampshire edged the opening day.
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