16 Aug From the section Cricket Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/45216803 Read more about sharing. T20 Blast: Glamorgan v SurreyVenue: Sophia Gardens Date: Friday 17 August Time: 18:30 BSTCoverage: Commentaries from BBC Sport Wales and BBC Radio London via BBC Sport website and app; updates BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio CymruGlamorgan's T20 hopes are no longer in their own hands in their final group game against Surrey.Sussex followed up their victory over Glamorgan with a four wicket win over Gloucestershire, to go fourth.Glamorgan must now beat Surrey, who also have a slim chance of progressing, and hope Sussex lose to struggling Middlesex.Somerset, Kent and Gloucestershire have taken three of the four southern places in the last eight.Kent qualify in stunning contestYou will not see a better catch … [Read more...] about T20 Blast: Glamorgan & Surrey’s hopes hinge on Sussex loss to Middlesex
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T20 Blast: Worcestershire and Durham qualify for quarter-finals
By Gary Smee BBC Sport 10 Aug From the section Cricket Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45150158 Read more about sharing. Worcestershire Rapids and Durham Jets became the first sides to qualify for the T20 Blast quarter-finals in a rain-affected round of fixtures.The Rapids lost in a tight game at Leicestershire, but defeat for rivals Birmingham Bears sent them through.Durham beat Northants by 12 runs which took them top of the north group.Somerset made it six straight wins by beating Surrey to move to the brink of qualification, while the games at Sussex and Essex were washed out.Another point in their remaining two matches will send 2005 champions Somerset into the last eight.The quarter-finals take place between 23 and 26 August.Elsewhere holders Notts Outlaws piled up 212-5 thanks to … [Read more...] about T20 Blast: Worcestershire and Durham qualify for quarter-finals
T20 Blast: Aaron Finch & Jason Roy lead Surrey to win over Middlesex
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
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