Worcestershire claimed their first 50-over title in 31 years with a dramatic three-wicket victory over Hampshire in the Metro Bank Cup final, winning with just two balls to spare after a rain-reduced target.
Set 188 to win in 27 overs, the Pears chased down the total despite wickets tumbling, with Ethan Brookes scoring 57 from 34 balls. The win was dedicated to Josh Baker, a teammate who died aged 20, with captain Jake Libby taking the trophy to Baker's parents.
Hampshire's Kyle Abbott thought he had caught Henry Cullen on the boundary with four runs needed, but replays showed he brushed the sponge, resulting in a boundary. Tom Taylor took 1-24 from nine overs, while Matthew Waite claimed three wickets and hit two late sixes.
Ali Orr scored 110 for Hampshire, and Scott Currie took a five-wicket haul after returning from England's tour of Ireland. Despite the loss, Hampshire players did not begrudge Worcestershire their victory.
