Worcestershire secured the Metro Bank One Day Cup title in thrilling fashion as Hampshire suffered final disappointment for the second successive Saturday.

Chasing a revised 188 from 27 overs to win a rain-affected game at Trent Bridge, Worcestershire triumphed by three wickets on DLS with two balls to spare when Hampshire's Kyle Abbott fell on to the boundary cushion after catching Henry Cullen.

Abbott's error at deep backward square, which occurred with the Rapids needing four from three deliveries, came after excellent cameos with the bat from Ethan Brookes (57 off 34) and Matthew Waite (16no off five).

The victory was an emotional one for Worcestershire following the death of 20-year-old spinner Josh Baker in May 2024, with the players dedicating their success to him.

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