Somerset's lead over Hampshire evaporated on day two at the Utilita Bowl as the Division One leaders collapsed from 50 ahead to trail by 96. Hampshire reached 146 for one at stumps, with Nick Gubbins unbeaten on 70 after Somerset were bowled out for 288.

England hopeful James Rew fell for 86 but received strong backing from Hampshire head coach Jason Kerr, who believes the batsman is talented enough for international cricket. Kerr praised Rew's consistent run-scoring over several seasons while resisting the urge to move him up the order, where England's middle order is already crowded.

Elsewhere in the County Championship, Essex reached 110 for three against Warwickshire after the Bears were dismissed for 190, with Sam Hain stranded on 88 not out. In Division Two, Gloucestershire will resume on 58 for three against Lancashire, trailing by 46 after Matt Taylor's career-best six for 43 helped bowl out the Red Rose for 240.