The County Championship match between Hampshire and Durham ended in a high-quality draw, with both teams dominating with bat and ball. On the last day of play it was Durham’s wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Brown who stole the limelight. His gritty performance took him within touching distance of a momentous achievement.
Ben Brown had a clear strategy to limit his opponents’ time in the field on the last day. At 143 runs, he started his innings again and carried on making runs. He displayed amazing focus during his knock. As much as he was concentrating, he wasn’t able to find the rope even once in the 34 deliveries he faced on day four. His gameplan looked less about scoring fast and more about outlasting the other side.
After a concerted effort, Brown hit his seventh career score of 150, bringing it up off 257 balls. His innings finally came to an end when he was bowled by Codi Yusuf, completing a stunning 162 run performance. This score was Brown’s third highest in the County Championship, only three runs shy of his first class best.
It highlighted a very strong offensive showing from both teams. This electrifying exhibition of talent had fans glued to the action all four days. Brown’s performance proved why he’s the most skilled player in his class. It illustrated just how essential he is to the Durham attack during high-leverage situations of the game.
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