Natwest T 20 Blast News

The Natwest Vitality T20 blast final match provided an encounter for the ages, after a no-ball on the last delivery of the innings defined a thrilling run-chase at the Edgbaston. Chasing a target of 153, Lancashire had seemingly lost by three runs until the third-umpire called for a free hit.

Surrey has roped in left-arm fast bowler Reece Topley, who bagged 17 wickets in 11 matches last season playing for Sussex, on a two-year white-ball deal. Topley, who played six T20Is and ten ODIs for England, is excited to perform at the Oval and would like to make it back into England colours.

Adam Lyth was at his explosive-best in the match against Northamptonshire in the Natwest T20 Blast smashing 161 runs off just 73 balls to help his side score a colossal 260 runs in 20 overs. Lyth's innings helped Yorkshire to a 124-run win and helped them climb to the second spot on the table.

In a Natwest T20 Blast game, Lancashire’s Matt Parkinson bowled a superb leg-break delivery which surprised Daryl Mitchell, who completely failed to understand the ball and got bowled out. His parsimonious spell helped Lancashire brush aside Worcestershire to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.