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Somerset win Vitality Blast after beating Hampshire in final

Will Smeed struck a brilliant 58-ball 94 in the final.

The Independent UK

Somerset pull off record chase against Hampshire to claim T20 Blast title

Will Smeed smashed 94 off 58 balls as Somerset beat Hampshire by six wickets with an over to spare to lift the trophy for the third time at Edgbaston

The Guardian - UK

Craig Overton determined to add more T20 success for Somerset

Somerset will compete in a fifth consecutive Vitality Blast Finals Day but Hampshire are targeting a record-breaking fourth title.

The Independent UK

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‘I had a lighthearted crack at Steve Smith’: James Vince on the Ashes, sandpaper and his T20 Blast record

As he bids for a fourth Finals Day title, Hampshire’s captain is enjoying a new life in Dubai as a T20 freelancer with few regrets over his England career

The Guardian - UK

Leicestershire promoted, Nottinghamshire beat Worcs: county cricket – as it happened

Leicestershire up after draw, Notts win to set up heavyweight showdown with Surrey One

The Guardian - UK

Tongue and James put Notts in sight of victory amid showers: county cricket – as it happened

Josh Tongue and Lyndon James swept aside Worcestershire as Nottinghamshire took hold of the match

The Guardian - UK

Tom Lawes helps Surrey fight back against Warwickshire

The champions had been bowled out for 246 before Tom Lawes produced a blistering five-over spell.

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Surrey all out for 246, McKinney punishes Essex: county cricket day one – as it happened

County cricket returned and Ben McKinney showed why England are so smitten with a stylish 121

The Guardian - UK

Sean Dixon stars as Somerset reach Blast Finals Day with dramatic win over Bears

Dickson’s unbeaten 71 helped his side reach their target of 191 with a ball to spare.

The Independent UK

Rew who? Somerset schoolboy is one of England’s best batting prospects

Thomas Rew, teenage brother of county teammate James, is a precocious talent enjoying a breakout summer

The Guardian - UK

Aussie veteran batters make hay on county circuit

Veteran Australian international batters Marcus Harris and Peter Handscomb have been in the runs in English cricket's premier 50-over competition.

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Yorkshire boost survival hopes after thrashing Sussex in Scarborough

Matt Milnes was the pick of the Yorkshire attack with five for 31 as Sussex added just 80 runs on the fourth day.

The Independent UK

Yorkshire and Glamorgan wins shake up tables: county cricket – as it happened

Yorkshire routed Sussex to move away from relegation danger while Glamorgan earned a rare win at Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK

Surrey boost title hopes by besting Durham: county cricket day three – as it happened

Surrey’s three-day win at Durham put them on course for a fourth successive Championship

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Surrey boost title ambitions after taking back control at Durham

Batters Haseeb Hameed and Adam Lyth went past 1,000 runs this summer for their respective counties Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire.

The Guardian - UK

Cricket endures draw furore but Langer taught me not to shake hands too early

End of Old Trafford Test hopefully means England have more respect for other teams’ cultures and other players’ ambitions

The Independent UK

James Rew and Tom Abell launch stunning Somerset fightback after early wickets

Surrey already have a first-innings lead over Durham while Leicestershire marched on in Division Two.

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Ian Botham criticises ‘appalling’ Taunton pitch after game ends inside two days

Somerset coach Jason Kerr hailed the ‘incredible’ surface after the win over Durham but former England captain Botham did not agree.

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Yorkshire v Surrey, Sussex v Essex, and more: county cricket day three – as it happened

Sussex lag well behind Essex despite James Coles’ best efforts at Hove

The Independent UK

Jack Leach bowls Somerset to victory over Durham inside two days

Off-spinner Archie Vaughan assisted Leach by taking four for 85.

The Guardian - UK

Somerset wrap up rapid win, Ahmed dazzles Derbyshire: county cricket day two – as it happened

Somerset grab a five-wicket win against Durham, while Leicestershire’s Rehan Ahmed fizzes out six Derbyshire batters

The Independent UK

Durham toil as 22 wickets fall on first day at Taunton

Yorkshire shrugged off the absence of Imam-ul-Haq to take the upper hand against Surrey, while Leicestershire took a step towards promotion.

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire v Surrey, Sussex v Essex, and more: county cricket day one – as it happened

There was an intriguing first day at Cheltenham college, a fine debut knock from Kane Williamson and Rehan Ahmed in the runs once more

The Guardian - UK

Liam Dawson’s selection an about-face from England and a reward for county form

Spinner may have thought his Test days were gone, but consistent performances for Hampshire have been recognised

The Independent UK

Lancashire climb above Durham with tense three-wicket Vitality Blast victory

Durham started the day atop the group and elected to bat first but runs were hard to come by.

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