Hambledon kicked off their 2013 pre-season campaign with a 53-run triumph over University of Portsmouth at Ridge Meadow.
Paul Vickers (32) and Nick Scutt (27) top scored with the bat as the Dons were bowled out for 155.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Roscoe Thattil then announced his arrival as overseas player with four for 31 as the students could only muster 102 in reply.