Ackermann’s rescue act proves too much for sorry Hampshire

By Graham Hardcastle

August 9, Gosforth
Durham 257 Hampshire 113
Durham won by 144 runs
Toss: Hampshire, who elected to field

Late show: Colin Ackermann rescued Durham from a parlous position
PICTURE: Alamy

COLIN ACKERMANN’S 96 plus ex-New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner’s impressive all-round contribution in his first game post Test retirement maintained Durham’s hopes as they beat Hampshire by 144 runs at South Northumberland CC in Gosforth.
Ackermann led the fightback from 183 for seven to 257 all out, hitting five sixes in 98 balls, while debutant o...

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