Basingstoke & North Hants teen Josh May (left) and promising Lymington all-rounder Josh Royan (right) shared an unbroken 136-run partnership in Hampshire Under-15s ECB Cup quarter-final tie with Middlesex.
But despite their gallant efforts, Hampshire were well beaten by six wickets with 14 balls to spare.
The pair had to pick up the pieces after Hampshire dropped to 104-5 after being put into bat on a damp East Woodhay surface.
Royan hit a six and 12 fours in his unbeaten 98, unfortunately losing the strike as his homed in on a century, while May struck 60 not out, including one lofted drive for six over extra-cover.
Atharua Prasad led Middlesex to victory with an unbeaten 90.
But despite their gallant efforts, Hampshire were well beaten by six wickets with 14 balls to spare.
The pair had to pick up the pieces after Hampshire dropped to 104-5 after being put into bat on a damp East Woodhay surface.
Royan hit a six and 12 fours in his unbeaten 98, unfortunately losing the strike as his homed in on a century, while May struck 60 not out, including one lofted drive for six over extra-cover.
Atharua Prasad led Middlesex to victory with an unbeaten 90.
