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Warwickshire win ninth Rothesay County Championship title

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 2:02 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Warwickshire won the Rothesay County Championship, their ninth overall title.
Captain Ed Barnard lifted the trophy after beating Leicestershire at Edgbaston.
Ethan Bamber claimed 69 wickets, the most in Division One, including a 9-for-94 haul.
Sam Hain scored 1,048 runs at an average of 74.85, anchoring Warwickshire’s batting.
Rob Yates set a club record with 39 catches at second slip during the campaign.

History

Historical Context

In 1911, Warwickshire County Cricket Club captured its inaugural County Championship, edging out Yorkshire by a single point in a tightly contested season. The campaign featured captain Frank Foster, who amassed 1,200 runs and 85 wickets, while Edgbaston hosted three decisive matches. Similarly, the 2024 season saw Warwickshire repeat dominance, with captain Ed Barnard lifting the Rothesay trophy after defeating Leicestershire at Edgbaston. The club’s century-spanning success underscores its sustained talent pipeline, prompting the ECB to consider expanding the Division One format.

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Story summary

Warwickshire won the Rothesay County Championship, their ninth overall title.
Captain Ed Barnard lifted the trophy after beating Leicestershire at Edgbaston.
Ethan Bamber claimed 69 wickets, the most in Division One, including a 9-for-94 haul.
Sam Hain scored 1,048 runs at an average of 74.85, anchoring Warwickshire’s batting.
Rob Yates set a club record with 39 catches at second slip during the campaign.

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