FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Vitality blast org - The Untold Story

Northamptonshire hold off Hampshire to secure record-equalling T20 Blast title

Northamptonshire had come through a semi-final against Somerset and secured a first crown for a decade

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Wednesday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

Arthur Fery takes centre stage at Wimbledon as the World Cup takes a break.

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Somerset win Vitality Blast after beating Hampshire in final

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

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

Birmingham remain clear in North Group after skittling Nottinghamshire for 57

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

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2024

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2024

David Payne and Matt Taylor guide Gloucestershire to victory over Essex

Payne took three wickets with the new ball.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023