Yorkshire Crush Worcestershire with Moriarty's Career-Best Haul

Yorkshire's star-studded batting lineup made light work of Worcestershire's meager total of 101, securing an emphatic eight-wicket victory at Headingley to kick off their Vitality Blast campaign with a bang.

Left-arm spinner Dan Moriarty, making his Yorkshire T20 debut, played a pivotal role in the Vikings' triumph, claiming a career-best 4 for 25. His incisive bowling put the skids under the Rapids, who were bowled out for a paltry 101 in just 15.4 overs.

Ethan Brookes, with a middle-order knock of 42 off 32 balls, was the only visiting batter to offer any resistance. However, Yorkshire's top five, featuring international stars Donavan Ferreira, Dawid Malan, Shan Masood, and Joe Root, proved too strong for the Rapids' bowling attack.

Former England Test opener Adam Lyth led the charge with an unbeaten 55 off 33 balls, while Root remained not out on 13 as Yorkshire chased down the target in just 12 overs.

Moriarty's impressive performance was a testament to his determination to make an impact at Yorkshire. After limited opportunities at Surrey last season, he has seized his chance with both hands, proving to be a valuable asset to the Vikings' bowling attack.

Yorkshire's victory was a welcome boost after a disappointing start to their 2024 campaign in all cricket. The win, witnessed by a crowd of 8,231, will provide the team with much-needed confidence as they look to challenge for the Vitality Blast title.

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