Middlesex and Worcestershire Keep Perfect One-Day Cup Records
Middlesex remain the only side with three wins from three in this year's One-Day Cup, while holders Worcestershire survived a nervy finish to stay unbeaten after two matches.
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Middlesex remain the only side with three wins from three in this year's One-Day Cup, while holders Worcestershire survived a nervy finish to stay unbeaten after two matches.
Josh de Caires delivered career-best figures with both bat and ball as Middlesex crushed Hampshire by 160 runs, while Durham, Leicestershire, Worcestershire and Kent also recorded victories on a busy Friday in the One-Day Cup.
Kyle Verreynne's composed knock of 68 not out guided Notts Outlaws to a three-wicket One-Day Cup victory over Warwickshire, despite a stunning career-best century from George Garton.
Yorkshire have bolstered their spin attack by signing Indian international Kuldeep Yadav for a two-block stint covering the One-Day Cup and the closing rounds of the County Championship.
Ben Cox anchored a nervy run chase with a composed half-century as Leicestershire Foxes opened their One-Day Cup account with a two-wicket victory over Gloucestershire, winning with nine balls to spare.
Ben Stokes is set to juggle his Durham commitments with forays into franchise cricket around the world, according to head coach Ryan Campbell. The former England Test captain underlined his county value with an unbeaten century against Derbyshire this week.

Just three days after lifting the T20 Blast trophy, Northamptonshire showed no signs of a hangover as they chased down 313 to beat Warwickshire in their One-Day Cup opener.
Ben Stokes announced his return to competitive cricket in emphatic fashion, scoring an unbeaten 108 despite severe cramp to guide Durham to a five-wicket One-Day Cup victory over Derbyshire.
Worcestershire head coach Alan Richardson believes holding the One-Day Cup is a source of motivation as the Pears launch their title defence against Derbyshire at New Road.
Seam bowler Andy Gorvin has been handed the Glamorgan captaincy for the 2026 Metro Bank One-Day Cup, as the Welsh county look to build on their recent success in the competition.

Durham head coach Ryan Campbell has revealed the county were deeply touched by the glowing tribute Ben Stokes paid them upon his retirement from Test cricket, with the all-rounder potentially set to feature in both the One-Day Cup and County Championship.

Georgia Elwiss overcame injury concerns to craft a magnificent 96, steering The Blaze to a crucial five-wicket victory over Surrey that strengthens their grip on pole position.