Vitality Blast

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Spitfires are Leaning on winning formula en route to last eight

20 September 2020 0 comments

By Luke Baker Key intervention: Kent’s Fred Klaassen JACK Leaning claims Kent are ready to cause damage in the Blast […]

Sharks start to circle thanks to pinch of Salt and guile of Garton

20 September 2020 0 comments

By Ross Lawson GEORGE Garton’s allround brilliance took Sussex Sharks to the cusp of the T20 Blast quarter-finals after a […]

Star Reece Tops it off as Surrey cruise past sorry Hampshire

20 September 2020 0 comments

By Will Jennings REECE TOPLEY reckons patience held the key to his career-best t20 bowling figures in Surrey’s emphatic nine-wicket […]

Holders’ chances are being done more Harm than good

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Ross Lawson September 5, Kia Oval, London Essex Eagles 163-7 Kent Spitfi res 192-6 Kent Spitfi rtes won by […]

Jack’s the ace as he ends Surrey’s year-long Oval wait

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Ross Lawson September 3, Kia Oval, London Surrey 81-1 Hampshire 77-5 Surrey won by 9 wickets (D/L method) Toss: […]

Zak’s flying for Spitfires in a thriller

6 September 2020 0 comments

September 3, County Ground, Hove Sussex Sharks 194-7 Kent Spitfi res 195-5 Kent Sptifi res won by 1 run Toss: […]

Behardien: ‘It’s so good to be back’

6 September 2020 0 comments

DURHAM all-rounder Farhaan Behardien is relieved to be back playing again. Behardien had to serve a 14-day quarantine in South […]

Hartley relishes new role

6 September 2020 0 comments

SPINNER Tom Hartley says he is revelling in his fi rst-team experience at Lancashire this summer. The 22-year-old has broken […]

Wasim can prove pivotal for Outlaws

6 September 2020 0 comments

IMAD Wasim has been backed by teammate Chris Nash to still make a huge impact for Nottinghamshire Outlaws in the […]

Jennings leads Lancs to a crushing victory

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Peter White September 4, Aigburth, Liverpool Lancashire Lightning 102-2 Derbyshire Falcons 98-7 Lancashire won by 8 wickets Toss: Lancashire, […]

Hales takes Outlaws to the top with rapid 44

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Charlie Bennett Dynamic: Batsman Alex Hales September 4, Trent Bridge, Nottingham Notts Outlaws 124-5 Leics 123-8 Nottinghamshire won by […]

Vikings’ invasion led by titanic Tom

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Paul Martin September 4, Emirates Riverside, Chester-le-Street Durham 169 Yorkshire Vikings 198-3 Yorkshire won by 29 runs Toss: Durham, […]

Babar’s got me motoring, says Davies

6 September 2020 0 comments

September 3, Edgbaston, Birmingham Worcestershire 213-7 Somerset 229-8 Somerset won by 16 runs Toss: Worcs, who elected to fi eld […]

Hain’s hitting and Brookes’ nerve ensure Bears’ victory

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Paul Martin September 4, County Ground, Taunton Somerset 120-7 Birm’ham Bears 107-4 Birmingham won by 4 runs (D/L method) […]

Rapids’ hopes Dent-ed as Chris plays tormentor again

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Andy Baber September 4, The Bristol County Ground, Bristol Gloucestershire 181-4 Worcestershire Rapids 151-9 Gloucestershire won by 30 runs […]

That’s for Capel, vow Steelbacks

6 September 2020 0 comments

September 3, Edgbaston, Birmingham Northants 161-6 Glamorgan 160-7 Northants won by 4 wickets Toss: Northants, who elected to fi eld […]

Holl lotta joy as holders are downed

6 September 2020 0 comments

September 3, Lord’s, London Middlesex 167-7 Essex Eagles 156-8 Middlesex won by 11 runs Toss: Essex, who elected to fi […]

Test ace Zak picks up just where he left off

30 August 2020 0 comments

ZAK CRAWLEY’S tremendous form continued but Kent’s bid for Blast victory fell agonisingly short against Hampshire. By Ross Lawson August […]

Max worth a million but Seaxers are denied

30 August 2020 0 comments

August 27, County Ground, Chelmsford Essex Eagles 10-0 Middlesex 184-5 No result (D/L) Toss: Essex, who elected to field MAX […]

Jennings returns to down poor Durham

30 August 2020 0 comments

KEATON Jennings put former employers Durham to the sword with his maiden T20 century as Lancashire made a winning start […]

Salt’s onslaught goes unrewarded

30 August 2020 0 comments

August 28, The 1st Central County Ground, Hove Sussex Sharks 116-5 v Surrey No result Toss: Surrey, who elected to […]

Root is back in the T20 groove

30 August 2020 0 comments

Hopes: Joe Root ENGLAND captain Joe Root is relishing his chance to play T20 cricket again for Yorkshire – and […]

Welsh hold on to defeat Gladiators

30 August 2020 0 comments

August 29, The County Ground, Bristol Glamorgan 150-7 Gloucestershire 135 Glamorgan won by 15 runs Toss: Gloucs, who chose to […]

Clarke is overjoyed by his quick_ re ton

30 August 2020 0 comments

JOE Clarke _ red an unbeaten century as Nottinghamshire Outlaws beat Durham to pick up their _ rst win of […]

Helm keeps nerve to earn tie after Kent falter

30 August 2020 0 comments

By TCP Reporter August 29, Lord’s, London Middlesex 209-4 Kent Spitfires 209-5 Match tied Toss: Kent, who chose to field […]

Vitality Blast

Spitfires are Leaning on winning formula en route to last eight

Sharks start to circle thanks to pinch of Salt and guile of Garton

Star Reece Tops it off as Surrey cruise past sorry Hampshire

Holders’ chances are being done more Harm than good

Jack’s the ace as he ends Surrey’s year-long Oval wait

Zak’s flying for Spitfires in a thriller

Behardien: ‘It’s so good to be back’

Hartley relishes new role

Wasim can prove pivotal for Outlaws

Jennings leads Lancs to a crushing victory

Hales takes Outlaws to the top with rapid 44

Vikings’ invasion led by titanic Tom

Babar’s got me motoring, says Davies

Hain’s hitting and Brookes’ nerve ensure Bears’ victory

Rapids’ hopes Dent-ed as Chris plays tormentor again

That’s for Capel, vow Steelbacks

Holl lotta joy as holders are downed

Test ace Zak picks up just where he left off

Max worth a million but Seaxers are denied

Jennings returns to down poor Durham

Salt’s onslaught goes unrewarded

Root is back in the T20 groove

Welsh hold on to defeat Gladiators

Clarke is overjoyed by his quick_ re ton

Helm keeps nerve to earn tie after Kent falter

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