June 17, 2024

June 16 Match Review : T20 Blast 2024 Key Stats, Performances, and Results – T20

Sunday, June 16, marked a pivotal day in the Vitality T20 Blast 2024, with six high-stakes matches unfolding across the North and South Groups. Teams fiercely battled to climb the table, each Match carrying the weight of securing a place in the finals weekend scheduled for August.

North Group Highlights

• Durham vs. Lancashire: In a nail-biting contest, Durham narrowly edged out Lancashire by just 2 runs. Durham set a formidable target of 219, driven by Graham Clark’s 87 and David Bedingham’s 78. Despite a valiant effort, Lancashire fell short with 216/8, as Chris Green’s 38 and George Balderson’s unbeaten 37 were not enough. Callum Parkinson’s 3/31 was a standout performance with the ball, adding to the intense drama of the Match.
• Northamptonshire vs. Worcestershire: Northamptonshire secured a comfortable 11-run victory over Worcestershire. Northamptonshire posted 143/6, thanks to Matthew Breetzle’s 52 and Sikandar Raza’s 43. Worcestershire’s chase ended at 132/7, with Ethan Brookes top-scoring with 42. Raphael Weatherall’s 2/35 helped clinch the win for Northamptonshire.
• Yorkshire vs. Leicestershire: Leicestershire emerged victorious by 20 runs against Yorkshire. Rishi Patel’s 64 propelled Leicestershire to 166/10. Despite Dawid Malan’s 32 and Joe Root’s 30, Yorkshire could only manage 146/9. Scott Currie’s 3/19 played a crucial role in Leicestershire’s win.
• Derbyshire vs. Warwickshire: Warwickshire achieved a crucial 7-wicket win over Derbyshire. Derbyshire scored 133/7, with David Lloyd contributing 50 and Brooke Guest adding 38. Warwickshire quickly chased the target, reaching 136/3 thanks to Dan Mousley’s unbeaten 66 and Sam Hain’s 43. Patrick Brown’s 2/25 was instrumental in the chase.

South Group Highlights

• Somerset vs. Glamorgan: Somerset delivered a masterful performance, defeating Glamorgan by a commanding 108 runs. Somerset posted a total of 193/8, with Will Smeed smashing 86 and Craig Overton contributing 42. Glamorgan’s innings were short-lived as they were bowled out for 85, with Sam Northeast top-scoring with 24. Lewis Gregory’s 3/11 was a highlight of Somerset’s dominant bowling attack.
• Kent vs. Gloucestershire: Gloucestershire secured a convincing 9-wicket win over Kent. Kent managed 125/10, with Sam Billings top-scoring at 36. Gloucestershire chased down the target with ease, finishing at 127/1. Mike Hammond’s unbeaten 80 and Cameron Bancroft’s 39* ensured a straightforward victory.

The matches on June 16 were pivotal as teams continued to jockey for position in the table. Notable performances and close encounters, along with the overall performance of the teams in the tournament, are shaping the race for the finals weekend.

Vitality T20 Blast 2024: June 15 Match Review – Key Stats, Scorecards, and Performances

Two matches in the Vitality T20 Blast 2024 were played on Saturday, June 15, though one was abandoned due to rain.

Nottinghamshire vs. Durham

The much-anticipated North Group clash between Nottinghamshire and Durham at Trent Bridge was cut short by rain. When he decided to bat after winning the toss, Durham made a promising start, with openers Graham Clark and Alex Lees scoring 58 runs in just five overs. However, rain interrupted play, and the Match was eventually abandoned without a result.

Sussex vs. Surrey

In the South Group fixture at the County Ground in Hove, Surrey delivered a commanding performance to secure a 54-run victory over Sussex. Surrey set a competitive total of 185 runs, with Jamie Smith contributing 45 off 22 balls and Laurie Evans adding 41 from 24 deliveries. Sussex’s chase faltered, as they were bowled out for 130 in 18.1 overs. John Simpson top-scored for Sussex with 25 runs from 21 balls. Surrey’s bowlers dominated the innings, with Tom Curran claiming 3 wickets for 39 runs. In comparison, Daniel Lawrence and Spencer Johnson each took 2 wickets.

Brief Scores

North Group

• Nottinghamshire vs. Durham
• Durham: 58/0 in 5 overs [Match Abandoned]

South Group

• Sussex vs. Surrey
• Surrey: 184/8 in 20 overs
• [Jamie Smith 45 (22), Laurie Evans 41 (24); Danny Lamb 3/36 (4), Tymal Mills 2/21 (4)]
• Sussex: 130/10 in 18.1 overs
• [John Simpson 25 (21), Jack Carson 24 (20); Tom Curran 3/39 (4), Daniel Lawrence 2/20 (4), Spencer Johnson 2/20 (4)]

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