Saskia Horley Hits Century as Middlesex Beat Glamorgan in One Day Cup Final
BBC Sport Wales reports on Middlesex's victory over Glamorgan in the One Day Cup League Two final.
Middlesex Win by 67 Runs
- Middlesex 278-6 (50 overs): Horley 117, Sproul 43, Trussler 43
- Glamorgan 211 (44.5 overs): Gammon 58, Freeborn 43; Horley 4-36, Davis 3-36
Match Summary:
Captain Saskia Horley led from the front with a remarkable century as Middlesex claimed their maiden One Day Cup title. Horley's 117 from 86 balls, coupled with strong batting performances from Finty Trussler and Pippa Sproul, propelled Middlesex to a dominant total of 278-6.
Glamorgan struggled in reply, with Bethan Gammon top scoring on 58, but poor fielding and Horley's 4-36 saw them all out for 211.
This victory marked Middlesex's rise to the top of the One Day Cup League Two table.
Key Moments:
- Middlesex Starting Strong: Artemis Downer (unbeaten 60) and Izzy Routledge set a solid foundation before the latter was caught at mid-off.
- Sproul and Horley Partnership: Finty Sproul (43) and Horley added 131, boosting Middlesex's score.
- Glamorgan Woes: Several dropped catches and a missed stumping contributed to Glamorgan's downfall.
- Horley's Double Impact: After her century, Horley took 4 for 36, further hindering Glamorgan's chances.
- Gammon's Resistance: Bethan Gammon's 58 was a highlight for Glamorgan, but they ultimately fell short.