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Cricket roundup: Win over Glamorgan keeps Hampshire's quarter-final hopes alive
Joe Weatherley struck 43 from 13 balls and D'Arcy Short powered his way to 69 from 30.Jul 18, 17:59
Cricket roundup: Birmingham return to winning ways with impressive display
The home side collapsed to 81 all out before losing by 10 wickets.Jun 30, 21:48
Cricket roundup: Glenn Phillips stars as Gloucestershire go top
Phillips' fifth-highest score of his career included nine fours and six sixes.Jun 24, 21:46
Ben Stokes enjoys successful return from injury as Durham beat Birmingham
Joe Root top-scored with 49 as he helped Yorkshire to a 39-run triumph over Derbyshire Falcons.Jun 20, 18:01
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Cricket roundup: Chris Woakes helps Birmingham Bears overcome Derbyshire Falcons
Chris Woakes took two for 38 and struck an unbeaten 13 off five balls in the away win at Derby.Jun 13, 21:04
Ian Cockbain helps Gloucestershire qualify for Blast quarter-finals
The 33-year-old hit 44 off 21 balls as Birmingham were beaten by 50 runs in Bristol.Sep 15, 21:37
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Ian Bell stars for Bears ahead of retirement from cricket
The former England batsman made a half-century in his final first-class match before retirement.Sep 6, 18:48
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Joe Root inspires Yorkshire to Vitality Blast victory over Derbyshire
The England Test captain struck two sixes and seven fours in Yorkshire's 220 for five, before pilfering two wickets for himself.Aug 30, 17:41
Notts Outlaws dominate in win over Birmingham Bears
Notts Outlaws dominate in win over Birmingham BearsAug 2, 21:03
England release Yorkshire Vikings duo for Roses clash
England allow Yorkshire Vikings batsmen Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow to play in this Friday's Roses encounter against the Lancashire Lightning.May 31, 10:08
Northants Steelbacks to meet Lancashire Lightning in Natwest T20 Blast final
Northants Steelbacks and Lancashire Lightning prevail from their semi-final matches to reach the final of the Natwest T20 Blast at Edgbaston.Aug 29, 16:54
Chris Woakes determined to make impact
Chris Woakes is hopeful that he can finish the season strongly as he prepares to return to the England squad.Aug 27, 19:58
Birmingham Bears see off Essex Eagles to reach Finals Day
Birmingham Bears edge into the T20 Blast semi-finals with a 24-run victory over Essex Eagles at Edgbaston, putting them two wins away from retaining their title.Aug 13, 21:16
T20 Blast roundup: Rain decides QF spots
Sussex, Lancashire and Northants book quarter-final spots without a ball being bowled as rain plays a key role on the final night of the T20 Blast group stage.Jul 24, 21:11
Birmingham Bears up to top spot in North Group with narrow win
Northants Steelbacks miss the chance to book their place in the T20 Blast quarter-finals with an agonising one-run defeat at the hands of the Birmingham Bears.Jul 22, 20:38
T20 Blast roundup: Glamorgan defeat South leaders Kent Spitfires by one run
South Group leaders the Kent Spitfires suffer a one-run defeat at the hands of Glamorgan despite an impressive 70 off 36 balls from Joe Denly. Jul 17, 23:02
Lancashire Lightning claim important win over Birmingham Bears
An inspired performance from Steven Croft helps Lancashire Lightning to an eight-run victory over Birmingham Bears in the Natwest T20 Blast.Jul 17, 20:35
Lancashire Lightning recover to post 145
Lancashire Lightning recover from a poor start to set Birmingham Bears a target of 146 in the Natwest T20 Blast at Edgbaston.Jul 17, 18:51
T20 Blast roundup: Birmingham Bears, Kent Spitfires win to stay top
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from Friday's matches in the T20 Blast.Jul 10, 21:05
Birmingham Bears beat Leicestershire Foxes for fourth straight T20 Blast win
The Birmingham Bears extend their lead at the top of the Natwest T20 Blast North Group with an eight-run win over the Leicestershire Foxes.Jul 4, 16:26
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