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Ben Allison takes 11 wickets as Worcestershire defeats Derbyshire by 175 runs
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Ben Allison’s career-best 11-wicket haul powered Worcestershire to a 175-run win over Derbyshire, capping off a dominant performance at New Road.

  • •Ben Allison recorded a career-best 6-42 in the second innings to finish with match figures of 11-64.
  • •Worcestershire secured the 175-run victory at New Road to close out their competitive season.
  • •While both BBC Sport and ESPNcricinfo confirm the result and figures, neither outlet provided detail on specific bowling conditions or injuries affecting the Derbyshire lineup.

Ben Allison led Worcestershire to a 175-run victory over Derbyshire this week with a career-best match haul of 11-64. While BBC Sport highlights the statistical brilliance of Allison's 6-42 second-innings spell, ESPNcricinfo frames the result as a commanding end to Worcestershire’s season at New Road. Both sources agree on the decisive margin, though neither explores the tactical shortcomings that allowed such a lopsided result. Whether this performance signals a sustained shift in Allison's career trajectory remains to be seen in future campaigns.

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