Jack Blatherwick seals Lancashire's thrilling third straight T20 Blast win

Lancashire continues their perfect start in the T20 Blast with Jack Blatherwick's calm final-ball single clinching a four-wicket victory over Durham. James Anderson's impressive comeback with 3-17 highlights a strong team performance, while other teams like Glamorgan and Worcestershire also showcased standout individual efforts early in the competition.

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Lancashire secured their third straight victory in the T20 Blast with a dramatic final-ball win against Durham. The match was highlighted by James Anderson's impressive return to the competition after nearly 11 years, where he took a career-best 3-17 and contributed a crucial catch.

Durham was restricted to 150-6, setting up a tense finish. With the scores tied on the last ball, Jack Blatherwick calmly struck a single to clinch the win for Lancashire by four wickets, maintaining their perfect start to the tournament.

"Blatherwick came out to win the game and earn Lancashire their third win out of three," underscoring his pivotal role in the victory.

This thrilling finish adds to Lancashire's momentum in the competition, showcasing both experienced players like Anderson and emerging talents such as Blatherwick. The win keeps Lancashire at the top of their group, emphasizing their strong form in this season's T20 Blast.

Other matches in the competition saw notable performances, including Mason Crane's 4-28 for Glamorgan and D'Oliveira's highest T20 score of 79 for Worcestershire Rapids, highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament.

James Anderson's career-best figures of 3-17 and Blatherwick's final-ball single were decisive in this nail-biting encounter, marking a memorable chapter in Lancashire's campaign.
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Jack Blatherwick sealed Lancashire's thrilling third consecutive T20 Blast win with a final-ball single, securing a four-wicket victory over Durham. James Anderson starred with a career-best 3-17, helping restrict Durham to 150-6 in a nail-biting finish.
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Blatherwick seals Lancashire's third straight T20 Blast win

I was thrilled to contribute with my best T20 figures and a crucial catch to help the team.
James Anderson
BBC
Key Facts
  • James Anderson returned to T20 Blast after nearly 11 years, delivering a career-best 3-17 and taking a crucial catch to help Lancashire restrict Durham to 150-6.BBC
  • In a thrilling final-ball finish, Jack Blatherwick hit a single to secure Lancashire's third consecutive win in the T20 Blast.BBC
Key Stats at a Glance
James Anderson career-best bowling figures
3-17
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Durham total runs scored
150-6
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Background Context

Early T20 Blast highlights from Glamorgan and Worcestershire

Key Facts
  • Glamorgan started the T20 Blast summer competition strongly with a five-wicket win over Middlesex, powered by leg-spinner Mason Crane's 4-28 at Merchant Taylors' School.BBC
  • At New Road, Worcestershire Rapids' captain D'Oliveira scored his highest T20 innings with 79 off 48 balls, including four sixes, against Yorkshire after being dropped early by Dom Bess.BBC
Key Stats at a Glance
Mason Crane bowling figures
4-28
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D'Oliveira highest T20 score
79 points
BBC
Balls faced by D'Oliveira
48 balls
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Sixes hit by D'Oliveira
4 sixes
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