Beuran Hendricks’ 5-20 led South Africa A to an emphatic 251-run victory over Hampshire on Sunday.
The visitors had declared on 185-1 overnight and set Hampshire a target of 371 for victory. Much of the attention during the run-chase centered around whether Dane Paterson would take the three wickets he needed to complete a ten-wicket haul.
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However, it was Hendricks who did most of the damage during Hampshire’s second innings.
The tourists eased to victory midway through day four. Dane Piedt also chipped in with 3 for 36.
Preparations for the longer format have now started much better than their one-day preparation where both warm-up matches were rained out.
Hampshire were in trouble early as Hendricks removed Will Smith (2) with his third delivery. Dane Paterson (1-35), who took seven wickets in the first innings, got rid of Ian Holland (0) leaving Hampshire on 11-2.
They never recovered thereafter, and despite Tom Alsop top-scoring with 51 (115 balls, 8 fours), they were shot out for 119 in 45.5 overs.
SA A have another warm-up match against Sussex at Arundel, starting on Wednesday before they take on the Lions in a one-off, four-day match from June 21-24.
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