NatWest T20 Blast 2016

[Arthur Crabtree]

Rashid gets the wrong man out. At least it's a dot.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Looks like this is going to be about a par score.

But the ball will be wet.

But the sun is out.

Hard to predict.

[hopeforthebest]

Must add that the voice I've been admiring on the BBC is that of Tino Best, he's is terrific.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Good last over from Tim. Not bad from the bowlers generally. Maybe could have done with another option instead of Ballance.

[hopeforthebest]

!56 total is probably 20 runs too few so the Durham bowlers and fielders have a big task. If Rushworth and Wood are at their best it could be interesting.

[hopeforthebest]

Can anyone explain what Root had in mind with that innings. On the Radio the consensus was that he didn't want to face another Wood over.

[Arthur Crabtree]

If the pitch is drying, it's going to be tough to bat on. Need some rain.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Decent partnership putting pressure on the Durham support bowling. Under eight an over needed. Looking ok.

[hopeforthebest]

So Wood has put paid to the three England stars who turned up. He frightened Root out and got Bairstow and Balance with the ball. He's been very impressive since his return from his operation.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Nothing much from the England batters. Durham on top.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Ten an over off four. Only two overs left for the death bowlers though, which maybe puts Yorks ahead.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Scrub that.

[Arthur Crabtree]

That's probably it for Yorkshire. I thought it'd be a Notts/Yorks final...

Match winning bowling from Wood.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Well done Durham, defended that brilliantly. Good luck to them and Northants in the final. Hope it's dry.

[hopeforthebest]

In many ways a typical Durham result, always more dangerous as the underdog than as favourites. Intriguing final to come with Durham probably favourites.