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Powys County Times
3 days ago
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- Powys County Times
Kent beat holders Gloucestershire in Blast thriller as Somerset see off Surrey
Zak Crawley played his part in an explosive Kent batting display which was enough to ensure Gloucestershire started the defence of their Vitality Blast crown with a four-run loss. Crawley smashed four maximums in a rapid 37 from 17 balls while Daniel Bell-Drummond top-scored for hosts Kent with 60 in an imposing total of 208 for three in Canterbury. It proved too much for Gloucestershire but only just as late hitting by Ben Charlesworth (38) revived their hopes before two for 22 by Tom Rogers made sure the champions got their South Group campaign under way with a defeat after being restricted to 204 for seven. Just the 26 runs off five balls for Zak Crawley 😅 — Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) May 30, 2025 Somerset won a repeat of last year's semi-final with Surrey despite a fine innings of 92 by former England opener Jason Roy. Roy, who last played for his country in 2023, scorched a scintillating 92, but received little support as Surrey limped to 146 for nine. Overseas pace duo Matt Henry and Riley Meredith claimed three-wicket hauls for 2024 runners-up Somerset, who won by five wickets with 13 balls to spare after Will Smeed led the way at the top of the order with 35. Liam Dawson had Essex in a spin to help Hampshire record a thumping 106-run victory at Ageas Bowl. James Vince (62) was one of three Hampshire batters to pass fifty and it helped his team post a mammoth 230 for seven. Michael Pepper struck 51 for Essex before falling to Dawson, who finished with four for 26 after recently being recalled to the England set-up. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hampshire Cricket (@hantscricket) Birmingham Bears topped North Group last year but started this season with a seven-wicket loss to Nottinghamshire in a high-scoring encounter. Sam Hain's unbeaten 92 proved the bedrock of Bears' 226 for five, but he was outclassed at Trent Bridge by Jack Haynes. Haynes blitzed 89 not out from 41 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes, to lead Nottinghamshire home in the final over. A superb individual display by David Willey inspired Northamptonshire to a 13-run victory over former club Yorkshire in another run fest. Northamptonshire captain Willey struck 54 and along with Justin Broad's 67 it helped the away side make 237 for four at Headingley. Both James Wharton and Will Sutherland hit 58 for Yorkshire, but three for 42 for Willey made sure his new team fought back to limit the hosts to 224 for nine. Shan Masood guided Leicestershire to a five-wicket triumph over Derbyshire with 45 not out. Derbyshire made 170 for six, but were indebted to 70 down the order from Martin Andersson after three for 37 from Logan van Been had them reeling on 51 for five.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Kent beat holders Gloucestershire in Blast thriller as Somerset see off Surrey
Zak Crawley played his part in an explosive Kent batting display which was enough to ensure Gloucestershire started the defence of their Vitality Blast crown with a four-run loss. Crawley smashed four maximums in a rapid 37 from 17 balls while Daniel Bell-Drummond top-scored for hosts Kent with 60 in an imposing total of 208 for three in Canterbury. Advertisement It proved too much for Gloucestershire but only just as late hitting by Ben Charlesworth (38) revived their hopes before two for 22 by Tom Rogers made sure the champions got their South Group campaign under way with a defeat after being restricted to 204 for seven. Somerset won a repeat of last year's semi-final with Surrey despite a fine innings of 92 by former England opener Jason Roy. Roy, who last played for his country in 2023, scorched a scintillating 92, but received little support as Surrey limped to 146 for nine. Overseas pace duo Matt Henry and Riley Meredith claimed three-wicket hauls for 2024 runners-up Somerset, who won by five wickets with 13 balls to spare after Will Smeed led the way at the top of the order with 35. Advertisement Liam Dawson had Essex in a spin to help Hampshire record a thumping 106-run victory at Ageas Bowl. James Vince (62) was one of three Hampshire batters to pass fifty and it helped his team post a mammoth 230 for seven. Michael Pepper struck 51 for Essex before falling to Dawson, who finished with four for 26 after recently being recalled to the England set-up. Birmingham Bears topped North Group last year but started this season with a seven-wicket loss to Nottinghamshire in a high-scoring encounter. Sam Hain's unbeaten 92 proved the bedrock of Bears' 226 for five, but he was outclassed at Trent Bridge by Jack Haynes. Advertisement Haynes blitzed 89 not out from 41 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes, to lead Nottinghamshire home in the final over. A superb individual display by David Willey inspired Northamptonshire to a 13-run victory over former club Yorkshire in another run fest. Northamptonshire captain Willey struck 54 and along with Justin Broad's 67 it helped the away side make 237 for four at Headingley. Both James Wharton and Will Sutherland hit 58 for Yorkshire, but three for 42 for Willey made sure his new team fought back to limit the hosts to 224 for nine. David Willey in action for Northamptonshire (Joe Giddens/PA) Shan Masood guided Leicestershire to a five-wicket triumph over Derbyshire with 45 not out. Advertisement Derbyshire made 170 for six, but were indebted to 70 down the order from Martin Andersson after three for 37 from Logan van Been had them reeling on 51 for five. A mature innings from Pakistan captain Masood endured Leicestershire chased their target with minimal fuss with Pat Brown, who earned an England Lions recall last winter, smashed for 47 off his 2.4 overs.
The Independent
3 days ago
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- The Independent
Kent beat holders Gloucestershire in Blast thriller as Somerset see off Surrey
Zak Crawley played his part in an explosive Kent batting display which was enough to ensure Gloucestershire started the defence of their Vitality Blast crown with a four-run loss. Crawley smashed four maximums in a rapid 37 from 17 balls while Daniel Bell-Drummond top-scored for hosts Kent with 60 in an imposing total of 208 for three in Canterbury. It proved too much for Gloucestershire but only just as late hitting by Ben Charlesworth (38) revived their hopes before two for 22 by Tom Rogers made sure the champions got their South Group campaign under way with a defeat after being restricted to 204 for seven. Somerset won a repeat of last year's semi-final with Surrey despite a fine innings of 92 by former England opener Jason Roy. Roy, who last played for his country in 2023, scorched a scintillating 92, but received little support as Surrey limped to 146 for nine. Overseas pace duo Matt Henry and Riley Meredith claimed three-wicket hauls for 2024 runners-up Somerset, who won by five wickets with 13 balls to spare after Will Smeed led the way at the top of the order with 35. Liam Dawson had Essex in a spin to help Hampshire record a thumping 106-run victory at Ageas Bowl. James Vince (62) was one of three Hampshire batters to pass fifty and it helped his team post a mammoth 230 for seven. Michael Pepper struck 51 for Essex before falling to Dawson, who finished with four for 26 after recently being recalled to the England set-up. Birmingham Bears topped North Group last year but started this season with a seven-wicket loss to Nottinghamshire in a high-scoring encounter. Sam Hain's unbeaten 92 proved the bedrock of Bears' 226 for five, but he was outclassed at Trent Bridge by Jack Haynes. Haynes blitzed 89 not out from 41 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes, to lead Nottinghamshire home in the final over. A superb individual display by David Willey inspired Northamptonshire to a 13-run victory over former club Yorkshire in another run fest. Northamptonshire captain Willey struck 54 and along with Justin Broad's 67 it helped the away side make 237 for four at Headingley. Both James Wharton and Will Sutherland hit 58 for Yorkshire, but three for 42 for Willey made sure his new team fought back to limit the hosts to 224 for nine. Shan Masood guided Leicestershire to a five-wicket triumph over Derbyshire with 45 not out. Derbyshire made 170 for six, but were indebted to 70 down the order from Martin Andersson after three for 37 from Logan van Been had them reeling on 51 for five. A mature innings from Pakistan captain Masood endured Leicestershire chased their target with minimal fuss with Pat Brown, who earned an England Lions recall last winter, smashed for 47 off his 2.4 overs.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Somerset shine in T20 Blast opener but holders slip
Last season's beaten finalists Somerset beat Surrey as they made an impressive start to their T20 Blast Roy hit a blistering 92, but Surrey were restricted to 146-9 at Taunton before the hosts completed a five-wicket Gloucestershire started their defence with a narrow four-run defeat to Kent Spitfires, while the returning James Vince stroked 62 as Hampshire Hawks thrashed Essex by 106 runs in the other South Group Haynes' unbeaten 89 eclipsed Sam Hain's 92 as Notts Outlaws chased down Bears' 226-5 with five balls to spare at Trent Budinger smashed a 17-ball 50 as Leicestershire Foxes defeated Derbyshire David Willey smashed 54 and took three wickets as Northamptonshire Steelbacks held off Yorkshire Vikings' brave chase in a runfest at to follow.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Adu-Adjei nets hattrick as Cherries seal playoff spot with 5-2 win over Wigan
THE Cherries development squad sealed a spot in the Professional Development League with a convincing 5-2 win over Wigan. The victory all but secured top spot in the South Group and a home playoff, with Brentford needing to overturn a 14-goal deficit in goal difference at home to Barnsley on Monday. In front of 1,592 fans, Bournemouth made a flying start and raced out to a 3-0 lead after half an hour, Daniel Adu-Adjei netting twice either side of a Remy Rees-Dottin strike. But Wigan got two back through Cole Simms and Llyton Chapman, as the hosts held a one goal lead at the break. Alan Connell's side started the second half as they did the first and quickly extended their advantage back out to two, Dominic Sadi scoring inside the first minute of the half and Adu-Adjei completing his hattrick. (Image: Sam Sheldon/AFC Bournemouth) That completed the scoring as Bournemouth confirmed their spot in the Professional Development League playoffs. The Cherries got the game underway and took the lead after 85 seconds, Daniel Adu-Adjei netting his 21st goal in just 14 games, finishing after Dominic Sadi's shot from Ashley Clarke's cross was saved into his path. There was a good opportunity for two after four minutes, Clarke shooting over the bar after being teed up by Ben Winterburn on the edge of the box. And the Cherries went close again two minutes later, Sadi putting his effort wide after some neat footwork in the box. Wigan had their first effort of the game with nine minutes on the clock, Cole Simms shooting straight at Callan McKenna in the Cherries net. (Image: Sam Sheldon/AFC Bournemouth) It was 2-0 after 12 minutes, Adu-Adjei catching the defence out with a smart run into the box and slipped through by Sadi, the striker squaring it for Rees-Dottin for a simple finish. Max Kinsey was not far away from heading home a brilliant free kick from Sadi after 20 minutes, before Kinsey was replaced by Koby Mottoh after 27 minutes, the centre back forced off in some discomfort. The Cherries scored their 100th goal of the campaign and made it 3-0 after half an hour. It was Adu-Adjei who scored his second of the game after a mesmerising Rees-Dottin run saw him dance past five Wigan defenders and finding Mottoh on the right, his cross turned home by the striker. The Lactics got one back two minutes later as Simms fired into the bottom corner past Mckenna to reduce the deficit. (Image: Sam Sheldon/AFC Bournemouth) Sadi drew a save out of Matteo Spinelli as he was played in over the top, before Ben Winterburn entered the book after 41 minutes. The deficit was further reduced by the visitors as Llyton Chapman slid Jack Reilly in behind the Cherries defence and he smashed home past Mckenna. Reilly fired wide moments later as the Lactics sought an equaliser before the break, but the hosts held onto their lead at the interval. The Cherries made another fast start in the second half, Sadi firing into the bottom corner after 47 seconds of the half to extend the hosts' advantage back out to two. And it was five for the Cherries as Adu-Adjei completed his third hattrick in ten games after 50 minutes, sweeping into the roof of the net from a Mottoh cross after Bournemouth won the ball high up the pitch. Adu-Adjei had the ball in the back of the net after 61 minutes but Sadi was offside in the build up before Finn O'Boyle shot straight at Mckenna. Archie Harris was replaced by Toure Williams before Ollie Morgan was booked. (Image: Sam Sheldon/AFC Bournemouth) Mckenna made a big one-handed save onto the post as Leo Graham shot from a tight angle with just under 20 minutes to play. Jonny Stuttle came off the bench after returning from his loan spell at Farnborough along with Michael Dacosta Gonzalez, the pair replacing Zain Silcott-Duberry and Clarke. Simms fired at Mckenna with nine minutes to play, before Harold William made a fantastic last ditch sliding challenge as Simms raced through on goal. Mckenna made a fantastic save from Harrison Bettoni with two minutes to play, before Adu-Adjei went through one-on-one with Spinelli, the stopper saving well with his head. The Cherries saw out their comfortable win to see them through into the playoffs.
