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Toby Albert hits six sixes as Hampshire beat Sussex
Toby Albert smashed six sixes across two overs, scoring 86 off 37 balls, as Hampshire posted 383 for 9 against Sussex in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. Ben Mayes (109) and Ali…
The Story in Brief
Toby Albert smashed six sixes across two overs, scoring 86 off 37 balls, as Hampshire posted 383 for 9 against Sussex in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. Ben Mayes (109) and Ali Orr (105) put on 225 for the first wicket. Sussex fought back through Charlie Tear's 111 but were bowled out for 332, losing by 51 runs. It was Sussex's sixth defeat in seven matches. Hampshire's total equalled the highest in this year's competition.
The Indian Opinion
The six-sixes feat is rightly celebrated, but it was spread across two overs, not the mythical single over of Garfield Sobers. County cricket produces such fireworks, yet the narrative often skips that Albert came in after a 225-run opening stand. The real test will come in the knockout stages when bowling attacks have more planning. Can Hampshire’s batting depth survive disciplined spells? That will show if this power-hitting is substance or spectacle.
Sources (2): english.mathrubhumi.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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