County Championship: Hampshire take control with big total against Durham

Sean Ervine struck eight fours and a six in his innings of 93 for Hampshire

Hampshire picked up maximum batting points for the first time this season as they took control against Durham.

They added 153 to their overnight score of 319-6 before declaring on 472-9 after lunch on the second day.

Sean Ervine was last man out with 93 from 153 balls, after sharing an eighth-wicket partnership of 95 with all-rounder Gareth Berg (56).

Ryan McLaren claimed two wickets as Durham reached 79-2 before rain brought play to an end at Chester-le-Street.

McLaren's victims included opener Mark Stoneman, who Hampshire confirmed before the start of play they have made a 28-day approach to speak to with a view to a possible move next season.

England hopeful Scott Borthwick was the South African's other wicket, having failed to press his case for a Test place in the forthcoming series against Pakistan, scoring just five.

Earlier, Durham struggled without the services of opening bowler Chris Rushworth, who was unable to bowl following a hamstring strain sustained on the first day.

Four bowlers shared two wickets each, including Keaton Jennings with his right-arm medium pacers.