Felix Organ proved the key man as Hampshire held on for a draw against Nottinghamshire at the Utilita Bowl. The guest cricketer hit an impressive 122 runs not out. His effort was pivotal in his side hitting 454 in their first innings. This performance made Organ’s fourth century in the current County Championship. The knock wasn’t just an impressive demonstration of his technique during an important moment for Hampshire, though.
Organ had a terrific game to start the week, scoring 101 runs on the week. His Southern Premier Cricket League side, St Cross Symondians, managed just 171 runs all out. He made news with a thrilling five-wicket haul of his own to help lead his team to victory! This versatility has earned him comparisons to footballer James Milner, famous for his reliability and adaptability.
On the field, Organ’s path to his career-best first-class score was characterized by temperance and grit. After scoring 70 runs on the third evening of the match, he returned on the fourth day needing 61 runs to avoid the follow-on. He partnered with Tilak Varma as the duo added a fiery 126-run partnership. This partnership proved vital in earning his team the draw.
Organ’s short but increasing career in cricket has seen him improve from match to match. His first century was in 2019 where he scored exactly 100 runs. Since then, he has made a track-record of raising his scores. He started that run with 107 at home against Gloucestershire and backed it up with an equally impressive 118 in the return fixture against the same team in 2022. All three of Organ’s centuries prior have bettered his last best score, a testament to how much he’s continued to improve as a batsman.
Especially in this context, Organ’s unbeaten 122 runs are tremendously important. They featured his breadth of individual talent and depressed the spirits of Nottinghamshire as they pursue the title. As Hampshire withstood this significant test of character, Felix Organ emerged as a star player. His magnificent display against Wolves showed everyone just how important he is to the side.
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