Tremlett helps Hants to victory over Durham

Lanky pace bowler Chris Tremlett, who finished school only two weeks ago, celebrated his home Championship debut with a decisive spell of four for 34 as Durham, chasing 211 on a difficult Rose Bowl pitch, fell to defeat by 47 runs.

Tremlett, getting pace and bounce from a lively wicket, finished with creditable match figures of seven for 77 leaving Durham to regret an important missed catch early in the day. Neil Johnson was only 34 when he was put down behind the wicket by Andy Pratt off a straightforward chance.

Johnson took full advantage to go on and make 86 not out, dominating partnerships with Shaun Udal, Alex Morris and Tremlett which produced 125 for the last three wickets.

Simon Brown and Nicky Hatch each took three wickets as Hampshire were eventually all out for 230. At one stage they were 105 for seven, just 85 ahead, but Durham began their second innings in positive fashion fearing that a target of 211 may be beyond them in the unpredictable circumstances. So it proved once the in-form Martin Love had been superbly caught by Johnson diving at first slip for nine.

Jon Lewis resisted bravely for 38 and Nicky Peng hit eight fours in a brisk and belligerent 49 before being caught at long leg. Tremlett dismissed Pratt and Ian Hunter in the same over, the 45th of the innings, and wrapped up a personally satisfying day by having Brown and Hatch caught at the wicket off successive balls. It was Hampshire's third win of the season.