3 Aug From the section Counties Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44809850 Read more about sharing. Openers Aaron Finch and Jason Roy produced an exhibition of power-hitting as Surrey successfully chased 222 to beat Middlesex by nine wickets at The Oval.Finch (117 not out) and Roy (84) put on 194 - a record partnership for Surrey in the T20 Blast.Finch needed only 16 balls to reach his half-century and 45 for his hundred.The Australian's effort eclipsed that of Middlesex opener Paul Stirling, who hit 109 in the visitors' 221-5.That score equalled Middlesex's record total in T20 cricket, and was made despite England limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan being run out without facing a ball.But Surrey's powerful batting line-up made light of that target to reach 222-1 with four overs to spare.Relive Friday's … [Read more...] about T20 Blast: Aaron Finch & Jason Roy lead Surrey to win over Middlesex
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T20 Blast 2018: South Group preview
The T20 Blast is already underway for some teams with Kent making their first appearance in the competition on Friday at The Oval.Spitfires will play 14 group matches in July and August in the hope of reaching the quarter-finals and then finals day at Edgbaston in September.Before their first home match at The County Ground, Beckenham on Friday, July 13, they must get through three away matches.Get the inside track on the opposition thanks to previews of all nine teams in the South Group from the ECB Reporters Network.You can also hear a preview of the T20 Blast season in this week's Kent Cricket Podcast: ESSEX EAGLES T20 record: Finals day appearances 2006, 2008, 2010 & 2013 (beaten semi-finalists on each occasion)Last season: 8th in South Group.Captain: Ryan ten DoeschateOverseas players: Adam Zampa (Australia); Neil Wagner (New Zealand, available for first six group games); Peter Siddle (Australia, available for last eight group games and quarter-final, if applicable)Big-hitter: … [Read more...] about T20 Blast 2018: South Group preview
T20 Blast: Glamorgan smiles back, says coach Robert Croft
By Nick Webb BBC Wales Sport 4 Jul From the section Cricket Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/44702103 Read more about sharing. Vitality T20 Blast: Hampshire v GlamorganVenue: Ageas Bowl, Southampton Date: Friday, 6 July Start: 19:00 BSTCoverage: Live on the BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app, plus live scores.Glamorgan coach Robert Croft says preparing for the T20 Blast has restored the smiles to his squad's faces after a disappointing first half of 2018."It's weird coming to play T20, there are smiles on faces and guys who are really turned on by playing this form of the game," said Croft.Glamorgan have two wins from the One-Day Cup and seven Championship games.But they reached T20 Finals Day in 2017 and the last eight in 2016."We are using separate strategies for four-day and one-day … [Read more...] about T20 Blast: Glamorgan smiles back, says coach Robert Croft
Dwayne Bravo: West Indies all-rounder joins Middlesex for T20 Blast
9 May From the section Cricket Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44054771 Read more about sharing. Middlesex have signed West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo for six games of the upcoming T20 Blast competition.Bravo will make his debut against Surrey on 5 July, with his final game coming against Hampshire on 26 July.The 34-year-old has played 66 Twenty20 internationals, averaging 24.29 with the bat and taking 52 wickets at an average of 28.26."Dwayne is one of the most exciting and best T20 players in the world," said director of cricket Angus Fraser."He may only be available for six games, but I expect him to have an impact in a number of these matches."Bravo is the second overseas player to sign for Middlesex's T20 Blast campaign, with Australia all-rounder Ashton Agar available for the full … [Read more...] about Dwayne Bravo: West Indies all-rounder joins Middlesex for T20 Blast
Carlos Brathwaite; Kent sign West Indies all-rounder for start of T20 Blast
2 May From the section Cricket Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43976901 Read more about sharing. West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite will join Kent for their first four matches of the T20 Blast.The 29-year-old hit four successive sixes off Ben Stokes to help his side to victory against England in the World T20 final in India in 2016.He will make his Kent debut against Surrey at The Oval on Friday, 6 July. Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and New Zealand bowler Adam Milne have also been signed by the Spitfires for the competition.Milne will be available throughout while Stoinis is set to succeed Brathwaite and join up with the county from the end of July."I'm delighted to be joining Kent for my first taste of county cricket," Brathwaite said."I have a good relationship with (Kent captain) … [Read more...] about Carlos Brathwaite; Kent sign West Indies all-rounder for start of T20 Blast