Derbyshire undone by the spin of Udal

Hampshire head Division Two of the CricInfo Championship after completing a nine-wicket win at Derby, in which Shaun Udal returned his best figures since 1992.

The off-spinner took 7-74 in 38 overs and although half centuries from Michael Di Venuto and Richard Illingworth saved Derbyshire from an innings defeat, Hampshire were left to score just 49 to win in 35 overs.

They got there at 4.30pm for the loss of Derek Kenway, who was well caught at first slip by Luke Sutton to give seamer Tom Lungley his first championship wicket.

Lungley also showed resolve with the bat to help Illingworth add 48 for the ninth wicket, which banished the threat of an innings defeat.

That was the only source of consolation for Derbyshire who performed poorly, particularly with the bat on a flat pitch.

Hampshire thoroughly deserved maximum points and Udal bowled splendidly, intelligently varying his flight and pace to pose problems for the batsmen.

He also obtained some bounce and only Di Venuto played him with anything approaching authority.

The Australian left hander made 52 and was unlucky to fall to a brilliant diving catch by Robin Smith at short extra cover shortly after lunch.

That sealed Derbyshire's fate and although Illingworth supervised some resistance from the tail, it was too little too late.