Nottinghamshire beat Lancashire by nine wickets despite Hurst ton

A maiden first-class century from wicketkeeper Matthew Hurst salvaged some pride for Lancashire but it could not stop Nottinghamshire completing a nine-wicket win in their County Championship match at Trent Bridge.

Nottinghamshire had begun the day scenting an innings victory, holding a 72-run advantage with Lancashire six down, but 20-year-old Hurst defied them with an impressive 104 that included 10 fours and four sixes.

Lancashire were eventually dismissed for 252, leaving the home side needing just 81 to win, so the result was never in serious doubt.

However, given they had been 61-6 on the third evening, the visitors could console themselves with having put up a fight.

Hurst and England spinner Tom Hartley (50) were the principal sources of frustration for Nottinghamshire, sharing a seventh-wicket stand of 116.

Dillon Pennington was rewarded with figures of 4-61 before the home side wrapped up victory for the loss of only opener Ben Slater.