Nottinghamshire Second XI excelled against Hampshire, while Australia A Women narrowly defeated England A Women in Sydney.

Nottinghamshire Second XI showcased a commanding performance in a rain-affected friendly match against Hampshire at the Nursery Ground on April 16, 2025. After resuming at 10 without loss, Nottinghamshire surged to 355-5 by the end of the day, with notable contributions from Felix Organ and Joe Weatherley, who scored 80 and 77 runs respectively.

Liam Patterson-White was the standout bowler for Nottinghamshire, claiming 3 wickets for 64 runs, while Tom Giles and Rob Lord each chipped in with a wicket. Despite the rain and bad light limiting play to just 87 overs, Nottinghamshire closed the day 35 runs behind Hampshire`s total.

Looking ahead, the next fixture in the Rothesay County Championship is set for April 18, 2025, where Warwickshire will face Nottinghamshire CCC at Edgbaston. Meanwhile, in an unofficial Test match in Sydney, Australia A Women triumphed over England A Women, with Rachel Trenaman top-scoring for Australia A with 77 runs. England`s Issy Wong shone with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 57 runs.

On the selection front, England cricket selector Luke Wright emphasized the importance of technique and character, highlighting players like Harry Brook and Zak Crawley as key figures ahead of the Ashes year. The next major event for England is the four-day Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, starting May 22, 2025.

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