Hampshire Over-50s returned tired, exhausted but boasting an unblemished five-match winning record from their 17-day Malaysian tour.
The county veterans found the standard of Malay opposition generally disappointing, but the searing heat and intense energy-sapping humidity was hardly in their favour.
Several players to leave the field suffering from exhaustion in matches which seldom exceeded 35-overs duration due to the heat.
Hursley Park's John Harris and Alan Wright (Liphook & Ripsley) batted consistently, with Calmore's sprightly all-rounder Billy Sims twice producing match-winning performances with the ball.
Tour results: Royal Selangor Club 88 (Westbrook 3-22, Azor 2-13) Hampshire 89-1 (Harris 45*, Wright 33).
Hampshire won by 9 wickets.
Hampshire 148-9 (Harris 54, Swain 45) Kelewar District 103 (Sims 4-26, Allum 3-18, Azor 2-19).
Hampshire won by 45 runs.
Hampshire 141-3 (Azor 41, Swain 31, Wright 25) Silver State 117 (Sims 5-12, Prouton 2-12).
Hampshire won by 24 runs.
Hampshire 143-4 (Harris 64, Owen 39) Penang Sports Club 98 (Smallbone 2-4, Westbrook 2-5).
Hampshire won by 45 runs.
Hampshire 132-6 (Wright 45, Owen 22) RAAF Butterworth 75 (Allum 2-4, Wharton 2-4).
Hampshire won by 57 runs.
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