Lategan and Libby lead Worcestershire to victory over Gloucestershire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Dan Lategan and Jake Libby scored centuries as Worcestershire chased down a target of 279 to defeat Gloucestershire by eight wickets in Cheltenham College. Lategan contributed 144 runs, while Libby remained unbeaten at 107, guiding the Pears to victory in just over 55 overs. This win propels Worcestershire to fourth place in the County Championship Division Two standings, leaving Gloucestershire at the bottom with eight defeats in nine matches. Worcestershire is set to face Lancashire next, while Gloucestershire heads to Durham for their upcoming match.
- •Worcestershire chased 279 runs at Cheltenham College.
- •Lategan scored 144 runs; Libby made 107 not out.
- •Pears reached their target with 4.5 overs remaining.
- •Worcestershire's win elevates them to fourth in the standings.
- •Gloucestershire has eight losses in nine matches.
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Lategan and Libby inspire Pears win at Cheltenham
"Dan Lategan and Jake Libby hit centuries as Worcestershire chase a target of 279 at Cheltenham to beat Gloucestershire by eight wickets.
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