Worcestershire beat Glamorgan by 15 runs – T20 Blast Match Report
Worcestershire won by 15 runs in the 80th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Gareth Roderick struck 71 off 43 balls to power Worcestershire to 161 for 9, before Ben Kellaway produced a stunning all-round display for Glamorgan – 43 off 26 with the bat and 3 for 24 with the ball – but it proved insufficient as the hosts fell 15 short at 146 all out. The win lifts Worcestershire to 6th (6W 4L, 24pts) while Glamorgan remain 7th (5W 4L, 20pts).
Worcestershire’s Batting – Roderick Blitz Drives Visitors to 161
Worcestershire won the toss and elected to bat, and Gareth Roderick made the decision pay with a blistering counter-attack. Opening the innings, Roderick struck 8 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 165, anchoring Worcestershire’s innings with 71 off 43 balls. Isaac Mohammed provided early impetus with 8 off 4 (2 fours) before falling at 9 for 1 in the opening over, but Roderick’s aggression kept the scoreboard ticking.
Kashif Ali managed just 5 off 11 before being clean bowled at 47 for 1, and Adam Hose contributed 16 off 12 (2 fours) before departing at 83 for 4. Henry Cullen (6 off 8) and Usama Mir (0 off 1) fell in quick succession at 93 for 6, leaving Worcestershire needing late-order contributions.
Beyers Swanepoel struck 11 off 10 (1 four), Matthew Waite added 10 off 13 (1 four), and Tom Taylor finished with 19 off 13 (2 sixes) to push Worcestershire past 160. Ben Allison remained unbeaten on 11 off 6 (1 six).
Ben Kellaway was the standout bowler for Glamorgan, taking 3 for 24 from 3 overs – a miserly display that kept the pressure on despite Roderick’s brilliance. Mason Crane claimed 2 for 24 from 4 overs, while James Neesham took 1 for 25 from 4.
Glamorgan’s Chase – Kellaway Sparks Brief Revival
Glamorgan’s chase began brightly. Kiran Carlson struck 14 off 9 (3 fours) before falling at 19 for 1 in the 2nd over, and Will Smale contributed 15 off 10 (3 fours) at 46 for 2. But the real fireworks came from Ben Kellaway, who smashed 43 off 26 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 165, lifting Glamorgan to 100 for 3 in the 11th over before being run out at that mark.
The loss of Kellaway proved pivotal. Asa Tribe fell for a duck at 46 for 4 in the 4th over, and Sean Dickson managed 17 off 16 (2 fours) before falling lbw at 83 for 5 in the 9th. Chris Cooke added 14 off 15 (1 four) at 118 for 6, but the momentum had shifted decisively.
James Neesham struck 8 off 8 (1 four) before falling at 111 for 7, and Daniel Douthwaite managed just 4 off 7 before being clean bowled at 119 for 8. Nathan McAndrew contributed 13 off 12 (1 four, 1 six) at 135 for 9, but the target had slipped beyond reach. Timm van der Gugten remained unbeaten on 11 off 8 (1 four) as Glamorgan fell 15 runs short.
Fateh Singh was the pick of Worcestershire’s bowlers, taking 3 for 17 from 3.2 overs at an economy of 5.1. Beyers Swanepoel claimed 3 for 36 from 3 overs, while Usama Mir took 2 for 17 from 4 overs.
Statz MVP: Ben Kellaway (Statz Rating: 126.58)
Ben Kellaway earns the Statz MVP award with a Statz Rating of 126.58 – a dominant all-round performance that nearly carried Glamorgan to victory. His 43 off 26 with the bat (strike rate 165) and 3 for 24 with the ball showcased his value across both disciplines. Despite the loss, Kellaway’s impact was the highest on the night across all four T20 Blast matches.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Ben Kellaway (GLA) – Statz Rating: 126.58 | 43 off 26 (SR 165, 4 fours, 2 sixes) plus 3/24 from 3 overs. Exceptional all-round display in defeat.
- Gareth Roderick (WOR) – Statz Rating: 90.5 | 71 off 43 (SR 165, 8 fours, 2 sixes). Explosive batting anchored Worcestershire’s total.
- Usama Mir (WOR) – Statz Rating: 81.29 | 2/17 from 4 overs at economy 4.25. Economical and effective with the ball.
- Tom Taylor (WOR) – Statz Rating: 73.83 | 19 off 13 (2 sixes) plus 1/24 from 4 overs. Useful lower-order contribution.
- Mason Crane (GLA) – Statz Rating: 62.94 | 2/24 from 4 overs. Controlled bowling kept Worcestershire’s scoring in check.
Turning Point
The match turned when Ben Kellaway was run out for 43 at 100 for 3 in the 11th over. Kellaway had been striking at 165 and carrying the chase single-handedly, and his dismissal left Glamorgan needing 62 off 53 balls with the middle order exposed. The loss of momentum proved decisive – Glamorgan never recovered, and Worcestershire’s bowlers tightened their grip to secure victory.
Match Context
This was the 80th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 group stage. Worcestershire (6th, 6W 4L, 24pts) move level on points with Gloucestershire and edge closer to the knockout places. Glamorgan (7th, 5W 4L, 20pts) remain in the hunt but cannot afford further slip-ups. See the full scorecard and H2H data on Statz for the complete breakdown, or explore the bet builder for more insights.
