Lawrence hits double ton as Surrey dominate Hants

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Dan Lawrence smashed his first double century as Surrey took command of their County Championship match against Hampshire. The opener's 200-plus runs provided the foundation for Surrey's dominant position in the opening days of the fixture. Lawrence's milestone marks a career highlight for the batsman, who has been a consistent performer in county cricket. Surrey's strong batting display gave them significant control over the contest, putting them in a commanding position heading into the middle stages of the match. Hampshire faced considerable work to recover from Surrey's commanding start.