In a thrilling clash at the Gnoll in Neath, Glamorgan continued their impressive run in the Metro Bank One Day Cup with a resounding eight-wicket victory over Nottinghamshire. The heroes of the day were Eddie Byrom and Colin Ingram, who both notched up centuries to lead their team to victory.
The match began with Notts Outlaws struggling against a disciplined Glamorgan bowling attack. Andy Gorvin, with his career-best figures of 5 for 56, along with Jamie McIlroy and Dan Douthwaite, restricted the Outlaws to 274 for 9. This set the stage for Glamorgan to chase down the target with ease.
Byrom’s unbeaten 123 and Ingram’s quickfire 103 guided Glamorgan to victory, maintaining their unbeaten run in the tournament. The duo’s brilliant partnership ensured a comfortable win for the Welsh side.
Following the emphatic win, Glamorgan now sit at the top of Group B, ahead of Warwickshire on net run rate. The team’s dominant performance showcased their depth and strength in the limited-overs format.
Nottinghamshire’s innings was anchored by Haseeb Hameed’s impressive 89, but regular wickets hampered their progress. Despite valiant efforts from Tom Moores and Liam Patterson-White, Notts could only manage a modest total.
Byrom and Ingram’s breathtaking strokeplay, coupled with their aggressive approach, saw them hit a total of 27 fours and six sixes between them. Ingram’s 10th List A hundred was the icing on the cake as he sealed the victory for Glamorgan.
Overall, it was a clinical display by Glamorgan, with both bat and ball firing on all cylinders. The team’s unbeaten streak looks set to continue as they march towards the latter stages of the tournament with confidence and momentum.
