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Middlesex vs Glamorgan, Group B, England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026

odiMiddlesex won by 8 wkts
Brunton Memorial Ground, Radlett
26 Jul 2026, 3:30 pm IST
middlesex won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Middlesex
Top Performers

Glamorgan

Top Batsmen

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Edward Byrom29346085.29
Henry Hurle10142071.43

Top Bowlers

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEconomy
Naavya Sharma72944.1
Noah Cornwell3.5130.3

Middlesex

Top Batsmen

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Joshua De Caires4428100157.14
Nathan Fernandes14193073.68

Top Bowlers

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEconomy
Thomas Edwards2311.5
Andy Gorvin2804
Glamorgan Inning Score: 66
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Edward Byromc S Robson b Roland-Jones29346085.29
Callum Rhys Nichollslbw b Naavya Sharma06000
Henry Hurlec Cracknell b Naavya Sharma10142071.43
William Smalelbw b Naavya Sharma9910100
Hope-Bellc Roland-Jones b Naavya Sharma140025
Daniel Douthwaitec S Robson b Roland-Jones150020
Alex Hortonc Cracknell b Roland-Jones05000
Andy Gorvinnot out3280010.71
Connor O'Riordanc Aaryan Sawant b Noah Cornwell6120050
Romano Francoc Cracknell b Noah Cornwell06000
Thomas Edwardsc Cracknell b Noah Cornwell02000
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Naavya Sharma70294014.1
Toby Roland-Jones102353053.5
Noah Cornwell3.5213000.3
Middlesex Inning Score: 67 /2
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Joshua De Cairesbatting4428100157.14
Nathan Fernandesc Daniel Douthwaite b Thomas Edwards14193073.68
Sam Robsonbatting02000
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Andy Gorvin2080004
Connor O'Riordan202901214.5
Daniel Douthwaite202100010.5
Thomas Edwards2031001.5

Match Summary

Middlesex vs Glamorgan, Group B, England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026

Date: July 26, 2026
Venue: Brunton Memorial Ground, Radlett

Match Summary

Middlesex triumphed over Glamorgan by 8 wickets in a one-sided encounter. Glamorgan was bundled out for a mere 66 runs, with Naavya Sharma's impressive four-wicket haul dismantling their batting lineup. In response, Middlesex chased down the target in just 9.1 overs, with Joshua De Caires top-scoring with an unbeaten 44. Naavya Sharma was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.

Detailed Narrative

The match began with Middlesex winning the toss and opting to bowl first. This decision proved fruitful as Glamorgan's batting lineup collapsed dramatically. Edward Byrom was the only batsman to show some resistance, scoring 29 runs off 34 balls with six boundaries before being caught by Sam Robson off Toby Roland-Jones' bowling.

Naavya Sharma was the star with the ball for Middlesex, taking 4 wickets for just 29 runs in his 7-over spell. He dismissed Callum Rhys Nicholls (lbw), Henry Hurle (caught by Joe Cracknell), William Smale (lbw), and Hope-Bell (caught by Toby Roland-Jones). Toby Roland-Jones also contributed significantly with three wickets, while Noah Cornwell took three crucial wickets in a short spell of 3.5 overs, conceding only one run.

Glamorgan's innings wrapped up at a paltry total of 66 runs in 20.5 overs, thanks to Middlesex's disciplined bowling and sharp catching, particularly by Joe Cracknell who took four catches.

In pursuit of a modest target, Middlesex got off to a brisk start. Joshua De Caires played aggressively, scoring an unbeaten 44 off just 28 balls, hitting ten fours and maintaining a strike rate of 157.14. Although Nathan Fernandes fell for 14 runs and Sam Robson remained not out on zero, their efforts were enough to see Middlesex home comfortably.

The chase was completed in just over nine overs with Middlesex finishing at 67/2. Thomas Edwards managed to pick up a wicket for Glamorgan, but it was too little too late.

Overall, it was a dominant performance by Middlesex, particularly from Naavya Sharma whose four-wicket haul set up the victory and earned him the Player of the Match accolade. The match highlighted Middlesex's strong bowling attack and effective fielding that left Glamorgan struggling from the start.