Teenage Academy left-hander Archie Fairfax-Ross (left) struck his highest Second XI County Championship score during a 483-run Hampshire fest against Essex on the Ageas Bowl Nursery Ground.
The 18-year old hit a six and six fours in his best-yet 58 and shared a key 76-run ninth-wicket partnership with leg spinner Ethan Baker (23*) as Hampshire made their way to a hefty 483, before Essex replied with 203-3 at stumps, South Wilts seamer Matt Burton (2-24) striking twice.
Earlier, Fletcha Middleton took his opening day century on to 124 before Joe Eckland (42), Dom Kelly (40), Tom Prest (39), Scott Currie (35) and Toby Albert (30) made runs.
St Cross Symondians' South African all-rounder Michael Booth smashed three sixes and five fours in a quick-fire 65 for Warwickshire II against Worcestershire at Edgbaston. England's Chris Woakes hit 67 as Warwicks scored 497-7.
The 18-year old hit a six and six fours in his best-yet 58 and shared a key 76-run ninth-wicket partnership with leg spinner Ethan Baker (23*) as Hampshire made their way to a hefty 483, before Essex replied with 203-3 at stumps, South Wilts seamer Matt Burton (2-24) striking twice.
Earlier, Fletcha Middleton took his opening day century on to 124 before Joe Eckland (42), Dom Kelly (40), Tom Prest (39), Scott Currie (35) and Toby Albert (30) made runs.
St Cross Symondians' South African all-rounder Michael Booth smashed three sixes and five fours in a quick-fire 65 for Warwickshire II against Worcestershire at Edgbaston. England's Chris Woakes hit 67 as Warwicks scored 497-7.
