Crucial Decisions Await as T20 Blast Reaches Group Stage Finale

T20 Blast: Battle for Quarter-Final Spots Heats Up

The final day of the group games in this year’s T20 Blast is upon us, and the fight to secure a place in the quarter-finals is reaching its climax. By Sunday evening, we will know which eight teams have made it through.

So far, only Somerset and Birmingham Bears have clinched their spots in the last eight as group winners. Interestingly, they also have home advantage – Somerset playing on Friday and Birmingham Bears on Thursday.

However, there are still six more places up for grabs, with ten teams vying for them. The remaining two quarter-final matches will take place on Thursday and Friday.

South Group:

In the South Group, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, and Essex are battling it out to join Somerset in the quarter-finals. The nail-biting conclusion awaits us until late Sunday evening when Somerset faces Kent under floodlights.

North Group:

The North Group sees six clubs still in contention for a spot in the knockout stage. Even seventh-placed Northants could sneak into the quarter-finals if they defeat Lancashire while Notts and Derbyshire suffer defeats as well.

Sunday Fixtures (North Group):

• Derbyshire vs Worcestershire Rapids:
• Lancashire Lightning vs Northants Steelbacks at Emirates Old Trafford:
• Notts Outlaws vs Leicestershire Foxes at Trent Bridge:
• Birmingham Bears vs Durham at Edgbaston:

Sunday Fixtures (South Group):

• Glamorgan vs Middlesex at Sophia Gardens:
• Hampshire Hawks vs Gloucestershire at Ageas Bowl:
• Surrey vs Essex at The Kia Oval:
• Somerset vs Kent Spitfires at Taunton (18:30 BST):

Mark your calendars for the upcoming knockout matches – Birmingham Bears will clash with South Group 4th on July 6, while Somerset will face North Group 4th on July 7. Additionally, two other quarter-finals are yet to be decided.