Surrey vs Hampshire, at Southampton, , Sep 11 2002 - Match Result

Hampshire's bowlers toiled in the September sun as Frizzell Champions elect Surrey amassed 422 runs, with Ian Ward striking his third successive first-class century and Graham Thorpe keeping faith with the England selectors with a superb 143

After playing themselves into a promising position, Hampshire allowed Surrey a less-than-deserved first innings lead of 91, as the home side lost their last four wickets for 13 runs at the close of the second day's play at the Rose Bowl.