Lancashire vs Surrey, Group A, England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026

Date: 21st July 2026
Venue: Sedbergh School Ground, Sedbergh

Surrey triumphed over Lancashire by 7 wickets in a thrilling Group A match of the England Domestic One-Day Cup. Lancashire set a competitive target with impressive batting performances from Michael Jones and Keaton Jennings, but Surrey chased it down successfully, thanks to Adam Thomas's unbeaten 82 and Dominic Sibley's steady 65.

Match Summary

• Match Result: Surrey won by 7 wickets
• Player of the Match: Adam Thomas (Surrey)
• Top Scorers:
  • Lancashire: Michael Jones (67*), Keaton Jennings (64)
  • Surrey: Adam Thomas (82*), Dominic Sibley (65)
• Notable Bowling Performances:
  • Ryan Patel (1/42) for Surrey
• Key Partnerships:
  • Adam Thomas and Josh Blake put together a crucial partnership to seal the victory for Surrey.

Detailed Narrative

Lancashire batted first after losing the toss and were put in by Surrey. They posted a formidable total of 280/5 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was anchored by Michael Jones, who remained unbeaten on 67 off just 45 balls with a strike rate of 148.89, hitting 8 fours and a six. Keaton Jennings also contributed significantly with a steady knock of 64 from 93 balls. Marcus Harris added quick runs, scoring a brisk 60 off 59 balls.

Surrey's bowling attack had a balanced performance with each bowler picking up a wicket, but none taking more than one. Ryan Patel and Tiaan van Vuuren were among those who took wickets.

Chasing 281, Surrey started their innings steadily. Dominic Sibley laid the foundation with his composed innings of 65 runs from 92 deliveries. Ryan Patel supported well with a solid 58 off 71 balls. However, it was Adam Thomas's aggressive yet calculated unbeaten innings of 82 from just 76 balls that turned the game in Surrey's favor. His effort was complemented by Josh Blake, who scored an explosive 59 off just 38 balls, helping Surrey reach the target comfortably in the 48th over.

The match saw several excellent fielding efforts with catches by Matthew Hurst and Josh Blake contributing to crucial dismissals. Harry Singh and Arav Shetty were the wicket-takers for Lancashire but could not prevent Surrey's march to victory.

In conclusion, it was an all-round team performance by Surrey that saw them over the line against Lancashire in this engaging encounter at Sedbergh.