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Glamorgan's Ben Morris made a resounding debut in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, claiming three wickets to help his team defeat Essex by 32 runs. The 20-year-old seamer's performance was crucial in restricting Essex to 251, despite a valiant last-wicket stand of 68 between Ben Allison and Aaron Beard.Glamorgan's innings was anchored by Sam Northeast's 93-ball 89, supported by Billy Root and Asa Tribe. Essex's Shane Snater and Jamal Richards took three wickets each, but Glamorgan's total of 283 proved too much for their opponents.Essex's chase got off to a shaky start as Glamorgan's bowlers bowled four maidens in the first nine overs. Openers Feroze Khushi, Nick Browne, and Robin Das were dismissed cheaply, leaving Essex in trouble.Benkenstein and Tom Westley provided some resistance with a 61-run partnership, but Morris's three wickets and Jamie McIlroy's late strikes proved decisive. Essex's last-wicket stand gave them a glimmer of hope, but it was ultimately not enough to prevent Glamorgan from securing their second win of the season.

Gloucestershire pulled off a remarkable two-wicket victory over Glamorgan in a thrilling Vitality Blast encounter, thanks to a stunning 70 from Jack Taylor.Glamorgan appeared poised for victory after posting a competitive 140 for 6, with Sam Northeast anchoring their innings with an unbeaten 46. However, Gloucestershire's bowlers fought back, with Matt Taylor claiming 3-21 and Timm van der Gugten impressing with 2-8.Gloucestershire's chase got off to a disastrous start, as they slumped to 45 for 5 in the powerplay. Van der Gugten's miserly spell of four consecutive overs put the visitors on the back foot.But Taylor's brilliant innings turned the tide. The opener struck 70 from just 48 balls, including six fours and three sixes. He was ably supported by Josh Shaw, who hit the winning six off the final delivery.Glamorgan's fielding proved costly in the closing stages, as they dropped three catches that ultimately proved decisive. Carlson and McIlroy both spilled chances to dismiss Taylor, while Northeast dropped Shaw on the penultimate ball.The victory was a testament to Gloucestershire's resilience and determination. Despite facing an uphill battle, they refused to give up and ultimately snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.

Glamorgan emerged victorious in their first-ever T20 encounter at Lord's, defeating Middlesex by three wickets. Sam Northeast, who had previously scored a record 335 in the County Championship at the hallowed ground, once again proved his mettle with a 67-run knock.Northeast's innings, which included eight fours and a six, was complemented by Kiran Carlson's blistering 54 off just 21 balls, featuring five maximums. The visitors chased down the target of 174 with 10 balls to spare, despite Henry Brookes' three-wicket haul for Middlesex.Earlier, Middlesex had gotten off to a strong start thanks to Martin Andersson's 57 and Stephen Eskinazi's 48. The opening pair shared a 108-run stand, but Mason Crane's three wickets and Timm Van der Gugten's triple-wicket maiden derailed their innings.Van der Gugten's triple-wicket maiden, which included the dismissals of Luke Hollman, Tom Helm, and Brookes, left Middlesex reeling at 173 all out.In Glamorgan's reply, Noah Cornwell dismissed Eddie Byrom early, but Carlson's aggressive batting kept the visitors in the hunt. Carlson struck three sixes in quick succession, reaching his half-century in just 21 balls.After Carlson's dismissal, Northeast and Cooke steadied the innings, with Northeast reaching his fifty off 38 balls. Despite losing both Northeast and Cooke towards the end, Glamorgan held on to secure the victory.

Glamorgan's first victory in the 2024 Vitality Blast came in a thrilling 25-run triumph over Sussex at Cardiff. Sam Northeast's unbeaten 61 proved crucial, while Tymal Mills' four-wicket haul restricted Glamorgan to 183 for 7.Sussex's chase was anchored by James Coles' career-best 69 not out, but Mason Crane's economical spell of 2 for 22 proved decisive. Glamorgan's improved fielding and consistent bowling kept Sussex at bay, securing their first win of the competition.Glamorgan's innings began with a 56-run powerplay, but wickets from Danny Lamb and Mills slowed their progress. Northeast and Colin Ingram steadied the ship with a 68-run stand, but Mills' double-strike removed both batsmen. Dan Douthwaite's 11 was followed by Northeast's six off the final ball, setting Sussex a target of 184.Sussex's chase started brightly, but wickets from Tom Bevan and Ingram halted their momentum. Carter and Coles kept them in contention, but Glamorgan's regular wickets kept the pressure on. Crane's excellent spell, including a boundary catch from Marnus Labuschagne, further stifled Sussex's progress.Coles' intelligent batting kept Sussex in the hunt, but the required rate proved too high. Glamorgan's bowlers maintained their discipline, securing their first win of the season.