Warwickshire wrapped up the 2012 County Championship title at New Road as they completed a local derby victory over Worcestershire to relegate their Midland neighbours to Division Two.
Resuming on 100-2, the home side faced a thankless task, needing another 311 runs to make the visitors bat again.
But, despite 72 from ex-Warwickshire youngster Moeen Ali, they were bowled out just after lunch for 209.
That completed victory for the jubilant Bears by an innings and 202 runs.
First innings heroes Chris Wright and Keith Barker were again among the wickets.
Barker weighed in with 3-39, while Wright took 4-65, the last three of them all clean bowled inside half an hour after lunch.
Former Warwickshire fast bowler Alan Richardson was his final victim, meaning that there were two Bears old boys at the crease when the end finally came.
Warwickshire, who cruelly missed out on the title on the final day of the season to Lancashire a year ago, made no mistake this time round, their sixth Championship win of this rain-ruined summer earning the title with still one game to spare - against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge next week.
Worcestershire's young side, by contrast, have won just once in 15 games.
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 2:02 pm