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Let's keep it clear and simple, says Westwood on eve of title-decider

Batting first, the Bears were bowled out in just 85 minutes for 48 – literally bowled out as Bill Benskin and John Curtis hit the stumps ten times in 26.4 overs.

23.09.26, 11:00 Updated 22.09.26, 20:49

Brian Halford

Brian Halford

Warwickshire are on the cusp of history but for Head Coach Ian Westwood the equation going into the final game of the season, at home to Leicestershire, tomorrow is very simple. Win the game.

If the Bears beat the Foxes, they will be crowned champions for only the ninth time in their history. A draw with solid bonus points would also seal the title and there are many other permutations depending on how other teams fare, but Westwood just wants his bang-in-form team to go into the game with clear minds and one focus: Win.

"There are lots of permutations, but we don't want to go into the game talking about drawing,” he said. “We want to continue to play the good cricket we have been producing and just put in a good performance. If we do that the points will take care of themselves. We've worked hard to get things in our own hands which is a nice place to be."

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