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Somerset win Vitality Blast after beating Hampshire in final

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

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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

Hampshire sweep aside Durham to reach Vitality Blast semi-finals

The Hawks are aiming to win the competition for the fourth time.

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Tom Kohler-Cadmore smashes 90 as Somerset thrash Essex

Kohler-Cadmore belted seven sixes and eight fours in a stunning knock.

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Daniel Bell-Drummond hits hundred as Kent clinch thrilling Blast win at Somerset

The opener smashed 100 off 49 balls during a first-wicket stand of 158 alongside Tawanda Muyeye.

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Hasan Ali takes hat-trick and James Anderson also among Vitality Blast wickets

The Pakistan bowler removed Ross Whiteley, Alex Thomson and Ben Aitchison with successive deliveries.

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Hampshire’s James Vince to move to Dubai after attacks on family home

The 33-year-old all-rounder had his house and car damaged last year and said his young family were fearful over their safety.

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Birmingham remain clear in North Group after skittling Nottinghamshire for 57

Surrey strengthened their grip on the South Group after seeing rivals slip up.

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Ollie Pope hits 99 but Surrey suffer first Vitality Blast defeat to Sussex

The Surrey captain cracked 10 fours and three sixes from 59 deliveries, but lacked support as the hosts fell 36 short of their 214-run target.

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David Payne and Matt Taylor guide Gloucestershire to victory over Essex

Payne took three wickets with the new ball.

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Dan Mousley and Will Smeed inspire Birmingham Bears and Somerset to key wins

The Bears will be in the Vitality Blast quarter-finals while Somerset secured a home tie.

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Umpire Sue Redfern makes Blast history as Gloucestershire brush aside Middlesex

Redfern is the first female umpire to officiate on-field in a Vitality Blast fixture.

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Chris Wood warns wounded Hampshire cannot rely on repeat of ‘freak’ 2022 season

The south-coast county won 12 out of 13 matches after losing their first four to lift the Blast title last season.

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Tom Curran breaks from red-ball cricket for ‘my body and my mental health’

The 27-year-old has endured injury problems in recent years

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Tom Curran taking break from red-ball cricket for ‘my body and my mental health’

The 27-year-old has endured injury problems in recent years.

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Sir Andrew Strauss warns ‘status quo not an option’ as counties vote on reforms

Strauss’ ECB review has called for the County Championship and the Vitality Blast group stage to reduce to 10 games apiece in a new-look schedule.

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James Vince stars as Southern Brave hammer Welsh Fire in Hundred opener

The right-hander blasted 71 off 41 balls as Southern Brave won by nine wickets

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Tim David would relish a place in Australia’s T20 World Cup squad

Born in Singapore, whom he has represented in 14 T20s, David is eligible for Australia having grown up there.

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Liam Trevaskis leads by example to end Lancashire’s unbeaten record

Durham scraped home with three balls to spare while Gloucestershire produced a remarkable fightback to beat Sussex

Evening Standard

Jason Roy hits form in timely fashion as Surrey enjoy fast Vitality Blast start

Jason Roy believes Surrey have the “answers to any question” as they look to continue their magnificent Vitality Blast form in tonight's London derby against Middlesex at Lord's.

Evening Standard

Sam Curran takes four wickets as Surrey continue perfect Blast start with win over Gloucestershire

Sam Curran celebrated his England recall by leading a superb bowling performance as Surrey make it a perfect two wins from two at the start of their Vitality Blast campaign with a 37-run victory over Gloucestershire.

Nottingham Post

Notts Outlaws thumped by 87 runs by Lancashire Lightning after top-order collapse

Notts were 11/4 after 2 overs chasing 179

Bristol Post

Captian Jack Taylor wants Gloucestershire to put on a show as Vitality Blast campaign begins

Gloucestershire skipper Jack Taylor has discussed his hopes as the Vitality Blast gets underway

The Independent UK

The Hundred and Vitality Blast can coexist, Warwickshire chief insists

Questions have been raised after reports of slow ticket sales for the Blast

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Jofra Archer eyeing Sussex return after injury left him in ‘dark place’

The England fast bowler missed last winter’s T20 World Cup and Ashes series after undergoing a second operation on his problematic right elbow

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