Bamber, Woakes seal County Championship glory for Warwickshire
Victory wrapped up shortly after lunch on third day at Edgbaston
24/09Result
66th Match, County Championship Division One at Birmingham, Sep 24-26 2026
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![Leicestershire]( "Leicestershire")
125 & 168 (56.1 ov) -
![Warwickshire]( "Warwickshire")
24/09Result
66th Match, County Championship Division One at Birmingham, Sep 24-26 2026
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![Leicestershire]( "Leicestershire")
125 & 168 (56.1 ov) -
![Warwickshire]( "Warwickshire")
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Match Details
Toss
Leicestershire , elected to bat first
Series result
Warwickshire won the 2026 County Championship Division One
Season
Match days
24,25,26 Septemebr 2026 (4-day match)
Match Referee
Points
Warwickshire 22, Leicestershire 3
Scorecard Summary
LEICESTERSHIRE 125 (47 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Ben Cox33 (56)
- Sol Budinger27 (49)
- Chris Woakes3/20 (13)
- Ethan Bamber4/42 (16)
WARWICKSHIRE 372 (113.3 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Sam Hain142 (301)
- Ed Barnard88 (155)
- Ajaz Patel3/78 (25.3)
- Josh Hull3/79 (20)
LEICESTERSHIRE 168 (56.1 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Tom Scriven49 (85)
- Sol Budinger47 (48)
- Chris Woakes3/38 (15)
- Ethan Bamber5/52 (20.1)
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Match Coverage
All Match NewsBamber, Woakes seal County Championship glory for Warwickshire
Victory wrapped up shortly after lunch on third day at Edgbaston
Warwickshire savour the unexpected as squad effort pays dividends
Ninth title comes after fallow few seasons, and in wake of 2021 win that was overshadowed by Covid
Hain makes the grind count as Warwickshire put their champagne on ice
Second century of the season drives hosts to impregnable position, with ninth County Championship a formality
Woakes, Bamber tighten title grip as Warwickshire take control
Leicestershire technically relegated, pending appeal, after 14-wicket opening day
