A THRILLING chase on the final day between Worcestershire and Hampshire saw the spoils shared in a draw.
Chasing a target of 258 in 53 overs, Worcestershire hoped to complete a dramatic turnaround in a match which saw numerous momentum shifts.
Inspired by Jake Libby's second century of the game - 106 of 122 balls - supported by Kashif Ali's 65 from 79, the chase remained alive in the final hour.
However the hosts closed on 303/8 - 55 runs shy of their target at Visit Worcestershire New Road.
Resuming on 139/2, Hampshire bult their second-innings lead well. Anchored by Nick Gubbins' 84, Hampshire set Worcestershire the target of 358 in 53 overs just after lunch.
Ben Allison and Ethan Brookes each took two wickets for Worcestershire, while Tom Taylor, Matthew Waite and Adam Finch each took a wicket a piece.
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The Worcestershire chase began slowly, as Gareth Roderick was dismissed for four in his first over but the hosts regained their momentum soon after.
Libby and Ali added 134 for the second wicket, before the latter fell to lbw to Sonny Baker for 65.
Adam Hose added 25 from 18 balls, before Brookes (12), Brett D'Oliveira (37), Waite (19) and Taylor (25) all added to the total.
Libby reached his 13th hundred for the side before finally being dismissed with the score at 213 for 5.
D'Oliveira rejuvenated Worcestershire's hopes of a dramatic victory with five boundaries in 23 balls but following the captain's dismissal, Ben Allison and Adam Finch saw the side safely through to the draw.
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