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T20 Blast 2024: June 21 Match Review – Thrilling Contests and Key Performances – T20

June 21, 2024

T20 Blast 2024: June 21 Match Review – Thrilling Contests and Key Performances – T20

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On June 21, 2024, the Vitality T20 Blast showcased eight exciting matches across England’s premier domestic T20 competition. While some games proved one-sided, others delivered edge-of-the-seat drama with nail-biting finishes. Here’s a roundup of the day’s action:

Warwickshire vs Worcestershire

Warwickshire secured a five-wicket victory over Worcestershire. Sam Hain led the charge with a splendid 76, supported by Jacob Bethell’s 71. Worcestershire’s Rob Jones and Ed Pollock added valuable runs, but Warwickshire chased down their target with ease.

  • Worcestershire: 155/7 in 20 overs [Rob Jones 26 (21), Ed Pollock 21 (13); Danny Briggs 2/22 (4), Michael Booth 1/11 (1)]
  • Warwickshire: 159/5 in 17.5 overs [Sam Hain 76 (53), Jacob Bethell 71 (45); Tom Taylor 3/36 (3.5), Nathan Smith 2/24 (3)]

Somerset vs Gloucestershire

In a high-scoring encounter, Gloucestershire edged out Somerset by five wickets. Tom Banton’s 79 was the highlight for Somerset. Still, James Bracey and Ollie Price guided Gloucestershire to victory with their crucial contributions.

  • Somerset: 188/4 in 20 overs [Tom Banton 79 (53), Tom Abell 39 (23); Josh Shaw 2/38 (4), Beau Webster 1/26 (3)]
  • Gloucestershire: 190/5 in 20 overs [James Bracey 44 (31), Ollie Price 43 (15); Jack Leach 2/36 (4), Riley Meredith 1/37 (4)]

Nottinghamshire vs Derbyshire

Nottinghamshire clinched a thrilling win by eight runs. Joe Clarke’s 47 was pivotal as Nottinghamshire posted a competitive total. Derbyshire’s Aneurin Donald and Wayne Madsen fought hard but fell short in a tense finish.

  • Nottinghamshire: 173/5 in 20 overs [Joe Clarke 47 (28), Tom Moores 31 (27); Samit Patel 2/24 (4), Pat Brown 2/39 (4)]
  • Derbyshire: 165/8 in 20 overs [Aneurin Donald 52 (26), Wayne Madsen 40 (35); Lyndon James 2/18 (2), Ben Lister 2/24 (4)]

Kent vs Essex

Kent triumphed by five wickets with five overs to spare. Michael Pepper’s explosive 76 was instrumental in Essex’s innings. Kent’s successful chase improved their net run rate significantly.

  • Kent: 156/7 in 20 overs [Sam Billings 38 (20), Harry Finch 24* (22); Matt Critchley 2/28 (4), Simon Harmer 2/32 (4)]
  • Essex: 157/5 in 15 overs [Michael Pepper 76 (42), Jordan Cox 26 (8); Nathan Gilchrist 3/46 (3), Matt Parkinson 1/21 (3)]

Glamorgan vs Surrey

Surrey dominated Glamorgan, winning by nine wickets with 11 overs to spare. Gus Atkinson and Sean Abbott dismantled Glamorgan’s lineup, setting up an easy chase for Surrey.

  • Glamorgan: 107/9 in 20 overs [Marnus Labuschagne 20 (24), Chris Sole 15* (18); Gus Atkinson 3/19 (4), Sean Abbott 3/25 (4)]
  • Surrey: 108/1 in 9 overs [Dominik Sibley 43* (26), Laurie Evans 31* (13); Chris Sole 1/21 (2)]

Durham vs Yorkshire

Durham narrowly defeated Yorkshire by three runs in a thrilling encounter. Graham Clark and Ollie Robinson’s solid performances helped Durham set a challenging target, which Yorkshire fell short of.

  • Durham: 170/6 in 20 overs [Graham Clark 49 (35), Ollie Robinson 33 (22); Daniel Moriarty 2/26 (4), Jordan Thompson 2/36 (4)]
  • Yorkshire: 167/7 in 20 overs [Adam Lyth 54 (40), Will Luxton 33 (18); Ben Raine 2/26 (4), Nathan Sowter 2/31 (4)]

Northamptonshire vs Leicestershire

The match of the day ended in a dramatic tie. Northamptonshire’s David Willey and Matthew Breetzkee delivered strong performances, but Leicestershire’s Rishi Patel’s stunning 104 ensured a nail-biting finish.

  • Northamptonshire: 208/5 in 20 overs [David Willey 71 (48), Matthew Breetzkee 47 (26); Josh Hull 2/38 (4), Scott Currie 1/27 (4)]
  • Leicestershire: 208/7 in 20 overs [Rishi Patel 104 (45), Peter Handscomb 43 (41); Raphael Weatherall 4/50 (4), Freddie Heldreich 1/24 (2)]

Sussex vs Hampshire

Sussex emerged victorious by seven runs in a tight contest. Despite Hampshire’s strong performance, Sussex’s bowlers held their nerve to secure the win.

  • Sussex: 184/8 in 20 overs [Tom Alsop 43 (27), James Coles 39 (23); Michael Neser 3/32 (4), Liam Dawson 1/25 (4)]
  • Hampshire: 177/3 in 20 overs [Joe Weatherley 68* (47), James Vince 53 (37); Nathan McAndrew 1/21 (4), James Coles 1/29 (4)]

The day’s matches provided plenty of excitement and showcased exceptional individual performances.

T20 Blast 2024: June 20 Match Review – Thrilling Finishes, Big Scores, and Joe Root’s All-Round Brilliance

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The Vitality T20 Blast 2024 served up another exhilarating day of cricket on June 20, 2024, with six thrilling encounters. The South Group matches were particularly dominant, with four games showcasing high drama. At the same time, the North Group featured two intense clashes. Here’s a rundown of the day’s highlights:

South Group Highlights

Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire

In a nail-biting finish at Cardiff, Gloucestershire’s Josh Shaw smashed a last-ball six to secure a two-wicket victory over Glamorgan. The win propelled Gloucestershire to fifth place with seven points from seven matches.

  • Glamorgan: 140/6 [Sam Northeast 46, Colin Ingram 25; Matt Taylor 3/21]
  • Gloucestershire: 142/8 [Jack Taylor 70, Graeme Van Buuren 14; Tim Van Der Gugten 2/8]

Middlesex vs Surrey

Surrey dominated at Lord’s, with Sean Abbott claiming a remarkable five-wicket haul to lead Surrey to a 56-run victory. This win kept Surrey at the top of the South Group standings.

  • Surrey: 185/9 [Tom Curran 48, Laurie Evans 41; Luke Hollman 5/16]
  • Middlesex: 129/8 [Jack Davies 35, Tom Helm 26; Sean Abbott 5/18]

Sussex vs Kent

Sussex secured a comfortable 31-run win over Kent at Hove. Harrison Ward’s 61 and Danny Lamb’s 40 ensured Sussex reached a competitive total, which their bowlers successfully defended.

  • Sussex: 201/7 [Harrison Ward 61, Danny Lamb 40; Matthew Parkinson 3/31]
  • Kent: 170/7 [Sam Billings 51, D Bell Drummond 37; Danny Lamb 3/37]

Essex vs Hampshire

Essex cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Hampshire in Chelmsford. Dean Elgar’s unbeaten 60 and Jordan Cox’s 45* gave Essex a straightforward win.

  • Hampshire: 166/7 [Joe Weatherley 48, James Fuller 39*; Ben Allison 3/44]
  • Essex: 170/2 [Dean Elgar 60*, Jordan Cox 45*]

North Group Highlights

Warwickshire vs Northamptonshire

Warwickshire posted a massive 219/4 at Edgbaston, with Jacob Bethell (56*) and Ed Barnard (48) leading the charge. Northamptonshire struggled in their chase, falling 90 runs short.

  • Warwickshire: 219/4 [Jacob Bethell 56*, Ed Barnard 48; Ravi Bopara 2/21]
  • Northamptonshire: 129/9 [Ravi Bopara 34, Richard Gleeson 2/13; Jacob Bethell 2/18]

Yorkshire vs Lancashire

In a gripping ‘Battle of the Roses,’ Yorkshire emerged victorious by seven runs. Shan Masood (61) and Joe Root (43) anchored Yorkshire’s innings, and despite a strong effort from Keaton Jennings (46) for Lancashire, they fell short.

  • Yorkshire: 173/8 [Shan Masood 61, Joe Root 43; Saqib Mahmood 3/41]
  • Lancashire: 166/8 [Keaton Jennings 46, Steven Croft 28; Dominic Bess 2/26, Joe Root 1/8]

June 20’s matches were a spectacle of high-scoring games, dramatic finishes, and standout performances, notably from Joe Root, who excelled with both bat and ball.

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