Nottinghamshire clinched the County Championship title for the first time since 2010 on Thursday, ending Surrey’s three-year reign as English champion.
Sitting top of Division One heading into its match against Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire secured the two points required to clinch the trophy by scoring 300 in its first innings.
Having bowled out Warwickshire for 258 in the first innings at Trent Bridge, the host powered to the title on the second day of the four-day match.
Haseeb Hameed has been a key figure in Nottinghamshire’s title charge and the skipper was back in the runs with 122 against Warwickshire. South Africa wicket-keeper Kyle Verreynne added a half-century to ensure Nottinghamshire would be able to start its title celebrations.
Fittingly, Verreynne got the party started with a huge six to ease Nottinghamshire past 300.
It had moved within touching distance of the title with a crucial 20-run victory against second-placed Surrey at The Oval in its previous match. Nottinghamshire has now been crowned English champion seven times.
Head coach Peter Moores has won County Championships with three different teams after his prior successes at Sussex and Lancashire.
“It’s incredible. It’s a fantastic feeling,” Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell told the BBC.
“We knew these last three games were absolutely crucial and we’ve been blessed with some good weather to allow us to get on the field and get the points we need.
“Anyone who comes ahead of Surrey has played some pretty good cricket because they are really good. It’s a great tribute to our players.”
Published on Sep 25, 2025
