Date-stamped : 03 May95 - 14:25 Benson & Hedges Round 3 : Hampshire v Glamorgan Southampton, 2 May 1995 James is worthy Morris stand-in - Paul Newman Glamorgan (227-3) bt Hants (225-6) by 7 wkts CAST the mind back to Canterbury 1993, when the Sunday League ti- tle was decided on its last day amid much Welsh euphoria, and Glamorgan looked poised for a bright new era. They still do, but first they have to make up for lost time. If Glamorgan looked in a hurry yesterday to thrash Hampshire - their third successive Benson and Hedges Cup victory - and almost certainly secure a Group C quarter-final place, it is understand- able. They are emerging from a period of inactivity, following that title-clinching Sunday victory over Kent, which included all last season. Quite why 1994 was such a disappointment for Hugh Morris`s men remains a mystery. It will soon become merely a bad memory if they continue to produce the positive cricket which saw Hampshire overwhelmed in much the same way as all their opponents have been so far this season. Glamorgan`s only disappointment is that the captain has not yet been fit to share in their triumphs. But in Morris`s absence, opener Steve James, who was told he would not figure in their first-choice line-up before the captain hurt his back, has scored three consecutive cup half-centuries. The latest, his 54 in an opening partnership of 116 in 23 overs with David Hemp, was typical of Glamorgan`s approach. They bris- tled in the field, when Hampshire were restricted to 225 for six, and then displayed considerable self-assurance with the bat, coasting home with 8.5 overs in hand. Hampshire, still looking for their first meaningful win of the season, had no answer. It could be argued that Hampshire began with a handicap after losing the toss. Of the last 28 cup games at Southampton, 23 have been won by the side batting second. This never looked like being an exception. Hampshire appeared to be flourishing while Robin Smith and John Stephenson were together, but their partnership of 125 took 32 overs and once Adrian Dale had dismissed both before lunch Glamorgan were in control. In front of David Graveney, the England selector, Stephenson enhanced his reputation as a one-day all-rounder of note with the wickets of James and Hemp, but they were no more than crumbs of comfort for struggling Hampshire. Glamorgan, in contrast, could hardly have improved on their per- formance. Even their over-rate was, by modern standards, impres- sive, their allocation being completed in just under three hours. Source :: The Electronic Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk) Contributed by The Management (help@cricinfo.com)