Glamorgan posted a total of 295 for eight, featuring innings of 123 by Hope‑Bell and 122 by Horton, while Sussex were bowled out for 283 for eight, with Carson scoring 81 and Price making 55.
Hope‑Bell (19) and Horton (22), both making their professional debuts, turned a precarious 54‑for‑5 position into a decisive 240‑run partnership, securing a 12‑run victory for Glamorgan.
With eleven of their players sidelined for the Hundred tournament, both sides fielded a number of debutants; Glamorgan’s Ollie Kirtley, the son of former England bowler James Kirtley, was among those making his first‑class appearance.
Jack Hope-Bell drives during his century•Getty Images
Hudson‑Prentice, Glamorgan’s most senior bowler, early broke the innings with two wickets, leaving the young debutants waiting. Glamorgan’s Callum Nicholls, making a lively start, was dismissed for 13 after scoring a cover drive and a pull for four.
As the innings progressed the pitch improved. Having reached 30, Hope‑Bell began to exploit the conditions with crisp back‑foot punches and leg‑glances through mid‑wicket. Horton, meanwhile, required 70 balls to reach his fifty, posting a sub‑50 strike rate.
Horton survived a drop chance from Dom Goodman at long‑off on 63 and the innings accelerated in the final ten overs, adding 106 runs. Hope‑Bell reached his century from 102 balls, with Horton completing his unbeaten score from 110 deliveries; both Welshmen have represented England’s under‑19s.
Alex Horton pulls through midwicket•Getty Images
Van der Gugten transferred the momentum built in Glamorgan’s bat‑ting into an effective bowling performance. Glamorgan’s captain, Charlie Tear, was dismissed for six, edging the ball to second slip. While George Thomas occupied the crease, he found scoring difficult; Tom Price, batting at number three, looked more fluid and posted his maiden List A half‑century.
Hudson‑Prentice and Carson built a crucial 106‑run stand to keep Sussex’s chase alive. The duo struck two sixes each off young spinner Romano Franco, prompting bowling changes, but Franco returned to dismiss Hudson‑Prentice.
Glamorgan’s fielding had moments of complacency, dropping three catches, but they did not pay the price. When Carson fell in the penultimate over, Andy Gorvin held his nerve, defending 24 runs in the final over to secure the win on his debut as captain.
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