Warwickshire secure ninth County Championship title with innings win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Warwickshire claimed their ninth County Championship title with an innings victory over Leicestershire at Edgbaston on September 26, 2026. After resuming at 55-3, Leicestershire were bowled out for 168, needing to overcome Warwickshire's first-innings total of 372. Ethan Bamber took the final wicket, finishing with match figures of 9-94, while Chris Woakes contributed significantly with 3-38. This marks Warwickshire's first championship win since 2021 and their fourth title in the 21st century. Leicestershire's defeat also confirmed their relegation, pending an appeal against a points penalty.
- •Warwickshire scored 372 in their first innings.
- •Leicestershire replied with 125 and 168 runs.
- •Bamber took 5-52 in the second innings.
- •Tom Scriven was Leicestershire's top scorer with 49 runs.
- •Leicestershire will appeal against a 27-point penalty leading to their relegation.
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Bears beat Leicestershire to secure ninth title
- 1:36 PMBBC Sport — Warwickshire beat Leicestershire to seal ninth Championship title
"Warwickshire complete their ninth County Championship title triumph with an innings victory against Leicestershire.
"Warwickshire complete their ninth County Championship title triumph with an innings victory against Leicestershire.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 1:36 PMBears beat Leicestershire to secure ninth title
Warwickshire complete their ninth County Championship title triumph with an innings victory against Leicestershire.
- BBC SportSep 26, 2026, 1:36 PMWarwickshire beat Leicestershire to seal ninth Championship title
Warwickshire complete their ninth County Championship title triumph with an innings victory against Leicestershire.
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