Nottinghamshire Clinch 3 wickets Win in a Thriller
Warwickshire
139/10 (19.3)
Nottinghamshire
143/7 (19.5)
NOT won by 3 wickets
View full scorecard →Nottinghamshire have won by 3 wickets. Warwickshire batted first and posted 139/10 in 19.3 overs. Nottinghamshire chased down 140 in just 19.5 overs.
Warwickshire struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Kai Smith top-scored with 34 off 28 balls (SR 121), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 54 runs.
In the chase, Jack Haynes anchored the innings with 36 off 17 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Nottinghamshire on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Robert Yates delivered figures of 4/22 in 4 overs (Econ 5.5). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
WAR lead the series 51-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 4 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
36 off 17 balls (SR 212), 3 fours, 3 sixes
4/22 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.50)
34 off 28 balls (SR 121), 2 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Nottinghamshire showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Warwickshire came up short by 3 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. WAR lead the series 51-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.