Middlesex claimed victory in the One-Day Cup final at Trent Bridge, defeating Leicestershire by 31 runs. Chasing a target of 231 runs, Middlesex reached their total in 49.5 overs, with a strong performance from Ryan Higgins, who scored his first century in List-A cricket. Higgins hit nine fours in his 115-ball innings, while Harry Duke contributed 55 runs. Their partnership was vital in helping Middlesex recover from 71-5, eventually sealing the win. Leicestershire's innings was led by Nick Kelly, who scored a century of his own, hitting 10 fours and three sixes. However, his dismissal proved to be a turning point in the match. Middlesex's Tom Helm took two key wickets, including that of Ajaz Patel and Tom Scriven, which helped to stall Leicestershire's momentum. Leicestershire eventually scored 200 runs in 44.2 overs, falling short of the target. The match was also notable for the bowling performances. Ian Holland took 5 wickets for 36 runs for Leicestershire, while Toby Roland-Jones bowled a fine opening spell, taking 3 wickets for 27 runs. Rehan Ahmed also chipped in with 3 wickets for 55 runs. Middlesex's Tom Helm took 3 wickets for 32 runs, with Naavya Sharma taking the final wicket to wrap up the match. This victory marks Middlesex's first white-ball trophy since winning the T20 Blast in 2008. Their most recent success had been the County Championship in 2016. Higgins' century was a significant milestone in his career, highlighting the team's ability to perform under pressure and deliver a memorable win in a high-stakes final.