article_snippet.sent: The first double hundred of Alex Hales career helped Nottinghamshire into a position of strength on the opening day of Nottinghamshire LV= County Championship match against Yorkshire at Trent Bridge.
article_snippet.sent: The England international was unbeaten on 222 not out as the home side reached 393 for seven by stumps, having been invited to bat first.
article_snippet.sent: Alex Hales scored Alex Hales runs from 250 balls, with 37 fours and a six and having shared in a third wicket stand of 171 with James Taylor, who scored 59.
article_snippet.sent: Alex Hales, pictured in action for Nottinghamshire earlier this month, completed a double century on Sunday .
article_snippet.sent: In general, too much width was offered to the 26-year-old and Alex Hales capitalised fully to reach Alex Hales century from 131 balls and Alex Hales 150 from 173.
article_snippet.sent: Taylor was a perfect foil for Taylor World Cup team-mate, content to play the supportive role in reaching Taylor own 50 from 89 balls, with nine fours.
article_snippet.sent: Alex Hales went past Alex Hales previous best of 184, made against Somerset in 2011, and then had Alex Hales only two scares of the day, against the bowling of Patterson.
article_snippet.sent: A four off Bresnan eased home nerves, though, and a standing ovation was duly afforded Alex Hales for reaching the 200 landmark from 234 deliveries.
article_snippet.sent: Alex Hales said: 'It's a very proud day for me to make that score against the county champions and against a very good attack. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Alex Hales was unbeaten on 222 not out for Nottinghamshire who reached 393 for seven by stumps in seven by stumps clash against Yorkshire .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: It is the first double hundred of Alex Hales career  passing previous best of 184 .
  