Vitality Blast

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Middlesex produce miracle in epic London derby

25 June 2023 0 comments

Midweek round-up… Reports from the ECB Reporters Network South Group Stephen Eskinazi and Max Holden emerged as the heroes of […]

Captain is the marvel once more for Hawks

25 June 2023 0 comments

By Alex Smith June 23, Ageas Bowl, Southampton Essex Eagles 209-7 v Hampshire Hawks 212-6 Hampshire Hawks won by 4 […]

Bell-Drummond ton adds to Grant’s top treble

25 June 2023 0 comments

By ECB Network June 23, Canterbury Kent 228-3 v Middx 173 Kent Spitfires won by 55 runs Toss: Middlesex, who […]

Last eight beckons for dominant Bears

25 June 2023 0 comments

By Brian Halford June 23, Edgbaston, Birmingham Birmingham Bears 228-4 v Worcestershire Rapids 175-9 Birmingham Bears won by 53 runs […]

Blistering Buttler secures vital win

25 June 2023 0 comments

By Jamie Bowman June 23, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester Lancashire Lightning 177-4 v Derbyshire Falcons 150-7 Lancashire Lightning won by […]

Rain hinders Durham hopes

25 June 2023 0 comments

June 23, Chester-le-Street Yorkshire 49-1 Durham DNB No result Toss: Durham, who elected to field PLAY was abandoned due to […]

Jacks heroics in vain as Middlesex pull off record chase

23 June 2023 0 comments

Surrey’s Will Jacks hit five sixes in an over on his way to 96 from 45 balls, but Middlesex replied […]

Zaib now realising his huge potential

18 June 2023 0 comments

By Saj Sadiq Saif Zaib made an appearance in a first team friendly for Northamptonshire against Durham MCCU as a […]

Somerset’s unlikely go-to man

18 June 2023 0 comments

Responsibility. On paper it sounds simple enough, but it can weigh heavy. Yet it can also bring freedom. Take Ben […]

Five-star Sam wins the battle of top two

18 June 2023 0 comments

By Richard Latham Sam Curran claimed five wickets as Surrey won the battle of the top two teams in the […]

Spitfires turn on the style then nullify Max power

18 June 2023 0 comments

By Ben Kosky Max Holden’s magnificent century spearheaded a valiant Middlesex chase in the Vitality Blast but it was not […]

Last-ball drama as Ali rescues Falcons

18 June 2023 0 comments

By Simon Sinclair Durham and Derbyshire played out a thrilling tie in their Vitality Blast clash at Seat Unique Riverside […]

Mousley magic bags Bears derby success

18 June 2023 0 comments

By Neil Harvey Birmingham Bears cemented their top-two spot in the North Group with a 21-run win in the West […]

Home comforts for Jos on his welcome Blast return

11 June 2023 0 comments

By Graham Hardcastle From the bright lights of the Indian Premier League to the Kiss Me Quick hats of Blackpool, […]

Cox drives Rapids forward from behind the stumps

11 June 2023 0 comments

By ECB Reporters Network Ben Cox says he will always be indebted to former England and Worcestershire keeper Steve Rhodes […]

Eagle has landed for Outlaws

11 June 2023 0 comments

By Saj Sadiq Known affectionately by his fans as The Eagle, the in-demand Shaheen Shah Afridi had little reservations when […]

Naseem helps to dig Foxes out of a hole

4 June 2023 0 comments

By Saj Sadiq A chance to play once again in England and hone his T20 skills is something Pakistan pace […]

Taylor talks tough as Gladiators get lift-off

4 June 2023 0 comments

By Dan Whiting Gloucestershire white-ball skipper Jack Taylor insists his side will improve as the T20 Blast tournament progresses. Speaking […]

Vince set to rewrite T20 history once again

4 June 2023 0 comments

By Alex Smith James Vince followed up becoming the Vitality Blast’s highest run-scorer by chalking up his fifth T20 century […]

Surrey big-hitters have no answer to tricky Taylor

4 June 2023 0 comments

By Andrew Stockhausen Matt Taylor produced a gritty all-round performance to help Gloucestershire edge past Surrey in a thrilling Blast […]

Steelbacks look to Lynn for a pick-up

4 June 2023 0 comments

By Jeremy Blackmore Chris Lynn made a spectacular return to form with a blistering 106 not out to power a […]

Rapids are braced for more records

4 June 2023 0 comments

By Neil Harvey Worcestershire rapids hit their second-highest-ever T20 score as they defeated Notts Outlaws by 56 runs under the […]

All’s Wells and good now for ace Lightning

21 May 2023 0 comments

May 20, Edgbaston, Birmingham Derbyshire 179-5 Lancashire 183-6 Lancashire won by 4 wickets Toss: Lancashire, who elected to field LANCASHIRE […]

Hain gets Bears up and roaring early

21 May 2023 0 comments

By Brian Halford May 20, Edgbaston, Birmingham Birmingham Bears 200-6 Yorkshire Vikings166 Birmingham Bears won by 34 runs Toss: Yorkshire […]

Hain gets Bears up and roaring early

21 May 2023 0 comments

By Brian Halford Play it again, Sam! Sam Hain helped Birmingham Bears open their Blast account with a victory at […]

Vitality Blast

Middlesex produce miracle in epic London derby

Captain is the marvel once more for Hawks

Bell-Drummond ton adds to Grant’s top treble

Last eight beckons for dominant Bears

Blistering Buttler secures vital win

Rain hinders Durham hopes

Jacks heroics in vain as Middlesex pull off record chase

Zaib now realising his huge potential

Somerset’s unlikely go-to man

Five-star Sam wins the battle of top two

Spitfires turn on the style then nullify Max power

Last-ball drama as Ali rescues Falcons

Mousley magic bags Bears derby success

Home comforts for Jos on his welcome Blast return

Cox drives Rapids forward from behind the stumps

Eagle has landed for Outlaws

Naseem helps to dig Foxes out of a hole

Taylor talks tough as Gladiators get lift-off

Vince set to rewrite T20 history once again

Surrey big-hitters have no answer to tricky Taylor

Steelbacks look to Lynn for a pick-up

Rapids are braced for more records

All’s Wells and good now for ace Lightning

Hain gets Bears up and roaring early

Hain gets Bears up and roaring early

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