15 x 100 but only 2 x 150+
Lunch. Warwickshire 342 for 4 (98 overs). Troughton 154, Ambrose 107.
This is Troughton's 15th first-class century but, strangely, only the second time he has gone on to 150. His career-best 162 is clearly in his sights. Ambrose had batted solidly and with ferocious disposal of the bad ball. A bit like a little white Gordon Greenidge.
With the sun out, batting conditions have eased but Hampshire have been a little disappointing with the ball and bafflingly reluctant to use the spin of Dawson.
Next objective for Warwickshire: To pile on enough runs to put Hampshire under a bit of scoreboard pressure later today and tomorrow.
The pied wagtail is again frolicking on the outfield at the City End. It has just flitted 12.5 yards in the direction of the Wyatt Stand. Lovely.
But is it lonely?
Or are pied wagtails solitary creatures by nature?
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Brian Halford - Brian Halford’s look at Edgbaston.
To be honest Brian, I can recall spotting a few pied wagtails on the outfield at the Rose Bowl on the occasions I have followed the Bears there.
Is it possible that the one you can see is a Hampshire fan 'on tour'?
Good thought. However, I have consulted the Hampshire-based reporter and he is sure the Rose Bowl pied wagtails do not travel away. They daredn't because, if they do, the seagulls go in and wrecks their nests.
I suppose that last over might explain why Dawson hasn't been used much...
He's bowled 3-0-29-0 today. Troughton's just lifted him over extra cover for six.