June 7, 2024

Vitality T20 Blast 2024: June 6 Match Review – Highlights, Player Stats, and Scorecards – T20

June 6 witnessed two captivating encounters in the Vitality T20 Blast 2024, with matches played in the North and South Groups.

Middlesex vs Glamorgan (South Group)

The day kicked off with Middlesex facing Glamorgan at Lord’s, London. Middlesex, batting first, put up a respectable total of 173 runs. Their innings were anchored by Stephen Eskinazi and Martin Andersson, who scored 48 and 57 runs, respectively. Despite the solid start, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to capitalize, with Ryan Higgins and Luke Hollman adding just 18 and 17 runs to the tally.

Glamorgan had a shaky start in response as Eddie Byrom was dismissed for a golden duck. However, Kiran Carlson and Sam Northeast steadied the ship with crucial knocks of 54 and 67 runs, respectively. Their efforts guided Glamorgan to a hard-fought victory by three wickets, reaching the target in 18.2 overs.

Worcestershire vs Nottinghamshire (North Group)

The day’s second match featured Worcestershire against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. After winning the toss, Worcestershire decided to bat first, but their top order needed to make an impact. Adam Hose played a resilient innings, scoring 36 runs off 37 balls. In comparison, Nathan Smith provided a late surge with an unbeaten 51 runs off 35 balls. Worcestershire finished their innings at 154/8.

Nottinghamshire’s chase never really took off, with Will Young scoring just 25 runs. Worcestershire’s bowlers put on a disciplined performance, restricting Nottinghamshire to 134/7 in their 20 overs and securing a 20-run victory.

Brief Scores

South Group

• Middlesex: 173 all-out in 20 overs (Martin Andersson 57, Stephen Eskinazi 48; Mason Crane 3-28, Timm van der Gugten 3-30)
• Glamorgan: 177/7 in 18.2 overs (Sam Northeast 67, Kiran Carlson 54; Henry Brookes 3-31)

North Group

• Worcestershire: 154/8 in 20 overs (Nathan Smith 51*, Adam Hose 36; Olly Stone 2-34, Ben Lister 2-20)
• Nottinghamshire: 134/7 in 20 overs (Will Young 25; Tom Taylor 2-23)

Vitality T20 Blast 2024: June 7 Match Review – Thrilling Encounters, Stellar Performances, and Key Stats

Friday, June 7, witnessed a cricketing spectacle in the Vitality T20 Blast 2024. Eight thrilling games kept spectators on the edge of their seats. While some contests were nail-bitingly close, others saw one team dominate decisively.

Derbyshire delivered a commanding performance at home, securing a massive 96-run victory over Nottinghamshire. On the other hand, a high-octane clash between Somerset and Kent in Canterbury saw Sam Billings play a blistering innings, leading Kent to a stunning win in a high-scoring thriller.

Another exciting encounter unfolded between Leicestershire and Durham. Alex Lees’ composed knock guided Durham to a seven-wicket victory, clinching the game in the final over. Meanwhile, Mason Crane’s impressive four-wicket haul couldn’t prevent Essex from pulling off a nerve-wracking two-wicket win against Glamorgan in Chelmsford.

Brief Scores

South Group

Kent vs Somerset

• Somerset: 197/6 in 20 overs (Will Smeed 68, Tom Kohler-Cadmore 42; Matthew Parkinson 2/36, Marcus O’Riordon 1/9)
• Kent: 198/6 in 19.2 overs (Sam Billings 106, Joe Denly 32; Jake Ball 2/14, Craig Overton 2/27)

Gloucestershire vs Hampshire

• Gloucestershire: 124 all out in 18.2 overs (Cameron Bancroft 29, Beau Webster 28; John Turner 3/24, Chris Wood 2/13)
• Hampshire: 128/5 in 16.5 overs (Toby Albert 41*, James Fuller 27; David Payne 3/17, Marchant de Lange 1/33)

Surrey vs Sussex

• Sussex: 213/7 in 20 overs (Tom Alsop 68, Daniel Hughes 65; Tom Curran 3/32, Daniel Lawrence 2/26)
• Surrey: 177/7 in 20 overs (Ollie Pope 99*, Jason Roy 26; Nathan McAndrew 3/32, Ollie Robinson 1/28)

Essex vs Glamorgan

• Glamorgan: 166/8 in 20 overs (Colin Ingram 52, Kiran Carlson 36; Daniel Sams 3/28, Paul Walter 3/33)
• Essex: 168/8 in 18.4 overs (Adam Rossington 48, Luc Benkenstein 35*; Mason Crane 4/25, Marnus Labuschagne 3/35)

North Group

Lancashire vs Warwickshire

• Lancashire: 176/8 in 20 overs (Luke Wells 66, Steven Croft 26; Hasan Ali 3/47, Jake Lintott 2/29)
• Warwickshire: 168/6 in 20 overs (Sam Hain 59, Jacob Bethell 33; Luke Wells 2/25, Luke Wood 2/34)

Leicestershire vs Durham

• Leicestershire: 176/7 in 20 overs (Ben Cox 50*, Rishi Patel 35; Nathan Sowter 3/23, Callum Parkinson 2/30)
• Durham: 178/3 in 19.3 overs (Alex Lees 71*, David Bedingham 43; Rehan Ahmed 1/22, Wiaan Mulder 1/27)

Derbyshire vs Nottinghamshire

• Derbyshire: 198/6 in 20 overs (Wayne Madsen 53, Ross Whiteley 46; Olly Stone 3/42, Calvin Harrison)
• Nottinghamshire: 102 all out in 16.4 overs (Tom Moores 17, Matthew Montgomery 17; Daryn Dupavillon 3/15, Ross Whiteley 3/23)

Northamptonshire vs Worcestershire

• Northamptonshire: 169/4 in 20 overs (Saif Zaib 44*, Sikandar Raza 42*; Hayden Walsh 1/17, Shoaib Bashir 2/38)
• Worcestershire: 163/9 in 20 overs (Gareth Roderick 39, Adam Hose 30; Saif Zaib 3/20, Freddie Heldreich 2/22)

The day’s action perfectly showcases the unpredictability and excitement that the Vitality T20 Blast brings to cricket fans worldwide.

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