Rothesay County Championship Division 1 Cricket -Nottinghamshire v Warwickshire
- Mark Dunn
- Apr 27
- 2 min read
Rothesay County Championship Division 1 Cricket - Nottinghamshire v Warwickshire
📍 Trent Bridge
Nottinghamshire 279 & 537-7
Warwickshire 459
Match Drawn
A defiant performance by Nottinghamshire led by team Captain Haseeb Hameed and a rearguard by Kyle Verreynne ensured the team maintained their unbeaten start to the 2026 Rothesay County Championship, securing a hard-fought draw against Warwickshire at Trent Bridge.
Haseeb Hameed by Mark Dunn Photography
After being asked to follow on, the hosts batted out the final day with composure to reach 537-7 before handshakes were exchanged.
Warwickshire Command the First Half
Warwickshire seized control early in the match, posting a formidable first-innings total of 459. The visitors’ charge was bolstered by a vital ninth-wicket stand of 119 between Ed Barnard (165) and Michael Booth (70). For Notts, Josh Tongue was the standout with the ball, claiming 5-124, but the total left the home side under significant pressure.
Josh Tongue by Mark Dunn Photography
In response, Nottinghamshire struggled to find their rhythm in their first innings. Despite a gritty 94 from Joe Clarke and 62 from Ben Duckett, the defending champions were bundled out for 279. Michael Booth translated his batting form to the ball, taking 4-71, as Notts fell 180 runs short of the total, prompting the follow-on.
Ben Duckett by Mark Dunn Photography
The Great Escape
The second innings told a different story. Facing a massive deficit, the Nottinghamshire top order dug in. Haseeb Hameed (115) and Ben Duckett (93) laid a solid foundation, but the final day belonged to the duo of Clarke and Verreynne.
• The Fifth-Wicket Stand: Clarke and Verreynne batted through the entire final morning session without losing a wicket, adding 180 runs together.
Kyle Verreynne by Mark Dunn Photography
• Verreynne’s Masterclass: The South African wicketkeeper-batter, often a hero for Notts at Trent Bridge, ground out a "gritty" 115 off 243 balls. His century, punctuated by eight fours, anchored the innings and demoralized the Warwickshire attack.
• The Finish: Though Rob Yates eventually removed Clarke for 82 and Beau Webster (2-55) dismissed Verreynne late in the day, the damage was done. Lyndon James (33*) and Brett Hutton saw the hosts safely to the 4:50 PM deadline.
Match Gallery
All Images by Mark Dunn Photography
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