Glamorgan emerged victorious in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup Final, defeating Somerset by 15 runs in a rain-affected match at Trent Bridge. The Welsh county claimed their second title in four years, while Somerset’s treble bid ended in disappointment.
In a match reduced to 20 overs per side, Glamorgan posted a competitive 186 for 7. Sam Northeast anchored the innings with an unbeaten 63, while Billy Root contributed 39. Timm van der Gugten’s late cameo of 26 off nine balls boosted the total.
Somerset’s chase got off to a shaky start as they lost George Thomas run out in the third over. Andy Umeed (45) and Sean Dickson (44) provided some resistance, but Glamorgan’s bowlers kept them in check. Ben Kellaway and Andy Gorvin picked up two wickets each, while Jamie Mcilroy and Dan Douthwaite held their nerve in the death overs.
Despite a late surge from Dickson and Archie Vaughan, Somerset fell short of their target, finishing on 171 for 6. Vaughan’s boundary off the last ball proved academic as Glamorgan celebrated their triumph.
The victory marked a redemption for Glamorgan, who had lost in the Vitality Blast final and missed out on the Vitality County Championship title in recent weeks. Somerset, on the other hand, were left empty-handed after a disappointing end to their season.
