Worcestershire and Lancashire draw in County Championship match at New Road
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Worcestershire and Lancashire ended their County Championship match at New Road in a draw due to rain interruptions on the final day. Worcestershire declared their innings at 263-7, with Beyers Swanepoel scoring an unbeaten 63. Lancashire's attempt to chase 81 runs was cut short after just two overs when rain halted play. The match concluded without a result, impacting Worcestershire's Division Two promotion hopes.
- •Worcestershire declared at 263-7 with Swanepoel scoring 63 not out.
- •Lancashire managed only two overs before rain ended the match.
- •George Balderson took 4 wickets for Lancashire.
- •Worcestershire gained 12 points, while Lancashire secured 10 points.
- •The match took place on August 30, 2026.
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Worcestershire and Lancashire draw at New Road
"Weather overrules any chance of a result at New Road as a promising final day of County Championship action between Worcestershire and Lancashire ends in a share of the spoils.
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