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Northants, Somerset, Hampshire & Notts vie for T20 Blast lieu

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The men's Mons T20 Blast Finals Day at Edgbaston on 18 July gathers Somerset, Northants, Hampshire and Notts, all 10‑time domestic T20 trophy holders,IOR.

Somerset, the defending champions, survived a shaky quarter‑final against Yorkshire, thanks to Craig Overton’s 79* from 30 balls, the highest score by a number‑nine in T20 history. The Steelbacks’ record‑setting win over Gloucestershire saw Ben Sanderson take 4‑20 and Calvin Harrison 2‑23, while David Willey earned an unbeaten 47 to seal a comfortable 152‑run victory.

Hampshire’s James Vince blasted 125 off 61 balls in the semi‑final, the most in a knockout match, and bowler Sonny Baker claimed a career‑best 5‑24. Notts, on the other hand, saved a tense chase against Surrey with Olly Stone’s two wickets to keep the match alive, keeping their hopes for a third title alive.

All four sides bring a wealth of Finals Day experience, having appeared in 10 of the last 12 finals, and the competition promises a thrilling showdown for the coveted trophy.