Adam Hose Hits Record 266 as Worcestershire Dominate Hampshire

Adam Hose delivered a record-breaking performance for Worcestershire in their Division One County Championship match against Hampshire, scoring a career-best 266 runs, the highest ever by a visiting player at the Utilita Bowl. Partnering with stand-in captain Jake Libby, who remained unbeaten on 137, Hose helped compile a mammoth 395-run third-wicket stand, propelling Worcestershire to 456-3 at stumps on day one. Hose's innings, featuring 31 fours and seven sixes off 253 balls, was especially notable given his past with Hampshire, where he played at youth levels but was not retained professionally. This dominant batting display marked a significant turnaround for Worcestershire, who had struggled earlier in the season with limited batting success and few centuries. Meanwhile, other Division One matches saw Surrey’s Dom Sibley and Sam Curran scoring centuries to put their team in a strong position against Durham. Worcestershire's strong start and Hose's individual milestone stand out as key highlights of the championship's opening day.