On day two at Lady Bay, Hampshire posted a first-innings score of 333-4 as Nottinghamshire's seconds took a 65-run lead in to their second innings – an advantage that was duly extended as they racked up 117-2 by the close.
The away side resumed on their overnight total of 43-1 and, courtesy of Joe Weatherley, who amassed 180 not out, a total four higher than Jake Libby’s 176 on day one, Hampshire pulled their way back into the game.
Hampshire’s middle-order also contributed as Bradley Taylor added 61 and Fraser Hay 57 as the visitors declared behind in order to usher the game towards a positive conclusion.
Libby and Joe Barrett opened for Notts in response and they trounced their way to 50 in the 20th over; but, two overs later, Libby was stumped by keeper Edward Ellis off Weatherley’s bowling, making the score 57-1.
Sam Wood garnered 36 runs for the hosts at number three, but was ousted by Felix Organ in the 36th over, the score 117-2.
Holding the fort for Notts going into day three, Barrett remains on 34 and Connor Marshall on three.