FRIENDS PROVIDENT t20 FINALS DAY- SATURDAY 14TH AUGUST

On Saturday 14th August the Hampshire Royals, lead by Dominic Cork, made history. Not only were they the first Hampshire side to win the competition, but they were also the first team ever to have won the trophy on home soil.

With the weight of expectation on their shoulders and 23,000+ fans cheering them on, the Royals secured victory in an unbelievable final few overs against the Somerset Sabres which saw wickets fall, numerous unsuccessful lbw appeals, creases being re-painted, injuries, runners brought on, some suspect decision making on both teams' parts, mis-throws, boundaries scored, near-certain boundaries saved and finally a win for the home side, not on runs, but on the number of wickets conceeded. Who says t20 is all about 6-hitting?

If you want a refresher of all the action, you can read a match report, view photographs of the day or read Captain Dominic Cork and Man of the Match, Neil McKenzie's reactions. Enjoy!

The next major match at The Rose Bowl is the England v Pakistan NatWest Series One Day International on the 22nd September 2010. Click here for more details.

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