Thrilling County Championship Draw: Glamorgan vs Derbyshire in Cardiff
A nail-biting draw between Glamorgan and Derbyshire in the County Championship, featuring standout performances by Ben Kellaway.

In a thrilling County Championship match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Glamorgan and Derbyshire battled to a dramatic draw. The match was highlighted by an exceptional all-round performance from Glamorgan's Ben Kellaway, who achieved career-best figures with both bat and ball.
Match Highlights
- Glamorgan's Innings: Glamorgan declared at 256-7, with Ben Kellaway scoring a crucial 74 and Chris Cooke remaining unbeaten on 49.
- Derbyshire's Chase: Derbyshire, chasing 338, were led by Martin Andersson's aggressive 78. However, Kellaway's 5-101 and Ned Leonard's 3-66 brought Glamorgan back into contention.
- Final Moments: With 28 balls remaining, Derbyshire's last wicket pair held firm to secure the draw.
Key Performances
- Ben Kellaway: A standout all-rounder, Kellaway's contributions were pivotal in Glamorgan's fightback.
- Martin Andersson: His aggressive batting kept Derbyshire in the hunt for an unlikely victory.
Post-Match Reactions
- Ben Kellaway: "A pretty special day, a first-class best with the bat and the ball. It was nice to get us in that position with the bat and although we didn't start the way we wanted to with the ball, we worked hard and for us to turn it round and potentially almost win at the end was special."
- Richard Dawson (Glamorgan Coach): "The game was in the balance overnight so we had to play sensibly and then put the pressure back on Derbyshire. The fourth innings was a topsy-turvy affair, it was great to see Ben Kellaway take a five-for on a spinning wicket and get runs."
- Wayne Madsen (Derbyshire Captain): "It was a great game of cricket, the message was 'we are out to win the game', so the belief we played with stood us in good stead."
This match was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of County Championship cricket, with both teams showcasing resilience and skill.