Northants and Somerset reach the T20 Blast quarters, while Surrey's Sam Curran smashes maiden century.
Defending champions Somerset and two-time winners Northants sealed quarter-final places on a thrilling penultimate night of the T20 Blast group stage.
Despite 93 from Sam Hain, Northants toppled North Group leaders Birmingham Bears to set-up a crucial finale with second-placed Lancashire at Old Trafford on Friday, with the winner getting home advantage in the quarter-finals. Lewis McManus clubbed 22 from 10 balls at the end, the hosts’ second highest score, as they posted 197-6.Jacob Bethell and Hain put on 92 from 9.4 overs before Bethell departed for a 31-ball 50, featuring four sixes.DerbyshireOpener Ed Pollock led the way for the Rapids
Ben Green claimed 4-17 as the Sharks were restricted to 158-9 after being put in at Taunton, opener Harrison Ward top-scoring with a quickfire 39. Middlesex made a blistering reply and looked favourites with Martin Andersson hitting 49 and putting on 102 for the opening wicket with skipper Leus du Plooy.
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