Warwickshire Pull Off Stunning Chase to Defeat Worcestershire and Push Rivals Toward Relegation

Warwickshire Pull Off Stunning Chase to Defeat Worcestershire and Push Rivals Toward Relegation

Warwickshire produced a historic fightback to complete one of the greatest run chases in their County Championship history, defeating Worcestershire by five wickets at Edgbaston and leaving their rivals on the brink of relegation from Division One.

Chasing a daunting target of 393, Warwickshire reached 396 for 5, thanks to a sublime career-best 142 from Zen Malik and a composed unbeaten century (100*) from Australian all-rounder Beau Webster. Their efforts were supported by Dan Mousley (69) and Kai Smith (48*), as the Bears overturned their position of 12 for 2 on the previous evening to secure victory with 82 balls to spare.

The victory marked Warwickshire's third-highest successful fourth-innings chase in their history and came after Worcestershire had dominated much of the first three days. It was a crushing blow for the visitors, who had been in control for large spells and desperately needed a win to boost their survival hopes.

Having resumed the final day on 55 for 2, the hosts were met with ideal batting conditions for the first time in the match, as cloud cover gave way to sunshine. Malik and Mousley applied themselves with grit and precision, nullifying the Worcestershire attack and building momentum for an improbable chase.

Mousley, recalled due to Sam Hain’s absence on paternity leave, brought up his half-century from 89 balls before falling for 69. Malik, meanwhile, crafted a high-class innings full of concentration and elegant strokeplay. He brought up his second first-class hundred with a six and accelerated toward 142 from 222 balls before holing out to long-on.

Webster, composed and technically assured, reached his century from 166 balls and marshaled the closing stages of the chase with Smith, who added a brisk 48 from just 40 deliveries. The pair stitched an unbroken 84-run stand that took Warwickshire comfortably over the line.

For Worcestershire, it was a second heartbreak in less than a month. Just 23 days earlier at Southampton, they had failed to take the final seven Hampshire wickets on the last day. This time, needing eight wickets on day four, they could manage only three — a failure to convert winning positions that now threatens their Division One status.

Warwickshire’s remarkable comeback win sends a clear message of resilience and quality, while Worcestershire are left staring down the barrel of relegation — with time and opportunities rapidly slipping away.

 

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