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CARDIFF, WALES - AUGUST 27: Sonny Baker of Hampshire celebrates taking the wicket of Chris Cooke of Glamorgan after travelling back from Lord's to join up with his team during day one of the Rothesay County Championship Division 1 match between Glamorgan and Hampshire at Sophia Gardens on August 27, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Sonny Baker took two wickets in an over after being brought into the game late in the day. Credit: Getty Images.

Grey Sky in Morning, Batters' Warning

Seventeen wickets fell on an opening day between Glamorgan and Hampshire where 79 overs were possible.

28.08.26, 10:39 Updated 28.08.26, 10:39 3 Minute Read

Blake Bint

Blake Bint

“Bowl, bowl, bowl, bowl, bowl!” They were the words of Kiran Carlson at the coin toss when – to his delight – Ben Brown called incorrectly.

And it was to no surprise with grey skies, rain had been and unexpectedly gone and an 11am start was to everyone’s surprise. The toss had proved its importance almost instantly. When bad light prevented the game from an uninterrupted state just 13 minutes into play, Hampshire were already one wicket down.

Mir Hamza was back in for a five-match spell to end the season after an underwhelming 12 wickets in six matches back in 2024 and there was already more to enjoy than from his stint two years ago, ripping open the middle order.

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