His first-class cricket career was less problematic, as he garnered a total of 16,427 runs at an average of 36.66. He was part of the Hampshire side which won the Benson and Hedges Cup in 1988 and 1992, and the NatWest Bank Trophy in 1991. In the latter success, he was man of the match in Hampshire's semi-final victory. On that day, as for much of his county career, he formed an effective opening partnership with Chris Smith.
