Worcestershire beat Hampshire again to defend One-Day Cup title

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Worcestershire successfully defended their One-Day Cup title by defeating Hampshire in a repeat of the 2025 final. Henry Cullen played a crucial innings of 72, providing the batting backbone for the defending champions. Fateh Singh continued his strong form with another wicket-taking performance with the ball. The victory demonstrated Worcestershire's consistency, having now beaten the same opposition in back-to-back finals. The result confirms Worcestershire's dominance in the competition across consecutive seasons.

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