Warwickshire clinched the County Championship as Bamber’s 112 and Woakes’ 45 runs plus four wickets secured a decisive third‑day win at Edgbaston in a thriller.

Warwickshire secured the County Championship title after Bamber and Woakes guided the side to a third‑day victory at Edgbaston.

Warwickshire posted 322 for 5 in the first innings, with Bamber scoring a fluent 112. His century anchored the innings and set a platform for the middle order.

Woakes contributed 45 runs and claimed four wickets in Warwickshire’s second innings, dismantling the opposition’s chase. His all‑round effort turned the match in Warwickshire’s favor.

Match overview

The game concluded shortly after lunch on day three when Warwickshire bowled out the opponents for 210, sealing a 112‑run victory. The win gave Warwickshire an unassailable lead in the points table, confirming them as champions.

Bamber's innings

Bamber opened the batting and reached his century with a straight drive to the boundary. He faced 178 balls and struck 14 fours. His partnership of 183 runs with the number‑three batsman steadied the innings after early wickets fell.

Woakes' all‑round impact

Woakes claimed two wickets in the first innings and added two more in the second, finishing with figures of 4‑27. His economical spell limited the opposition’s scoring rate, and his late‑order runs added crucial depth.

• Warwickshire total: 322/5
• Bamber: 112 (178 balls)
• Woakes: 45 runs, 4/27
• Opposition total: 210 all out
• Result: Warwickshire win by 112 runs

The details come from the official County Championship match report.