Summary

  • T20 Blast finals day - click 'watch and listen' for selection of BBC radio commentaries

  • Somerset beat Lancashire by 23 runs to reach third successive final

  • Tom Kohler-Cadmore hits 81 off 52 balls to help Somerset to 182-7; Lancashire dismissed for 159

  • Liam Livingstone controversially given out leg before for 29 in Lancs' reply

  • Northants take on Hampshire in second semi-final

  • Game to start at 15:15 BST after rain - reduced to 19 overs per side

  • Both Hampshire and Somerset at finals day for 11th time

  • Final due to start at Edgbaston at 18:45 BST

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  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 12:55 BST

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    Somerset's Migael Pretorius celebrates the wicket off Lancashire Lightning's Luke WellsImage source, PA Media

    Exciting start to the day but I can’t unsee that the front of Somerset’s kit looks like Mickey Mouse with one ear

    Ollie (on a very rain south coast)

    What do you reckon folks? Does Ollie have a point?

  2. Postpublished at 12:53 BST

    Gary Smee
    BBC Sport at Edgbaston

    Thankfully those threatening clouds I mentioned earlier remain in the distance and Edgbaston is bathed in sunshine.

    The ground is pretty much full now and a Northampton flag has just been unfurled - it really is a fantastic day out for everyone concerned.

  3. Postpublished at 4 overs

    Lancs 41-2 (Target 183)

    Lancashire's Keaton JenningsImage source, PA Media

    Plenty riding on this pairing you would think with Keaton Jennings and Liam Livingstone at the crease.

    The latter almost single-handedly hauled Lancs into this semi with a 45-ball 85 against Kent in the quarter-final.

    But it is Jennings who is doing the heavy lifting here with 26 from 15 and a lovely cover drive from Lewis Gregory his latest effort.

  4. Postpublished at 12:49 BST

    Lancashire 35-2, target 183

    Stephen Moore
    Former Lancashire opener on BBC Radio Lancashire

    Now is going to be crunch time for Lancashire. It brings in Liam Livingstone and Somerset know that.

    If they can get one of these two out they can pressurise Lancashire. They also know that if these two stay there until the 15th over, the game is over.

  5. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 2.5 overs

    Hurst lbw b Overton 5 (Lancs 35-2 Target: 183)

    Craig Overton celebrates the wicket of Matty HurstImage source, Reuters

    It's all happening. Somerset have a second wicket as Matty Hurst is pinned in front by Craig Overton.

    Full, straight, and not much doubt in the mind of bowler, umpire Michael Gough or Keaton Jennings at the non-striker's who eases the velcro on his gloves.

  6. 6 runs

    Postpublished at 2.4 overs

    Lancs 35-1 (Target 183)

    Keaton Jennings looks very much in the mood and has creamed Craig Overton dismissively over long on for a maximum.

  7. Postpublished at 12:44 BST

    Lancs 23-1 v Somerset 182-7

    Michael Carberry
    Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    That was really special.

    Luke Wells has every right to stand there in disbelief.

  8. Postpublished at 12:43 BST

    Lancashire 22-1 v Somerset 182-7

    Anthony Gibson
    BBC Radio Somerset

    It was a stunning catch because Luke Wells really got hold of that. It was well away to the right of the fielder who plunged down to take that two-handed.

    That's a wicket that Somerset badly needed.

  9. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 1.3 overs

    Wells c Pretorius b Gregory 7 (Lancs 22-1)

    Migael Pretorius celebrates taking a catch to dismiss Luke WellsImage source, Reuters

    Oh my word.

    Luke Wells has clipped a bang average ball off his hip and Migael Pretorius has taken a worldie at short fine leg.

    He had to dive to his right sharply and has pouched a brilliant grab.

    There will not be a better catch all day.

  10. Postpublished at 1 over

    Lancs 15-0 v Somerset 182-7

    Excellent start for Lancashire with a four and a six from Keaton Jennings off Craig Overton's opening over and 15 from it.

    Should be a stroll at this rate.

  11. Postpublished at 12:38 BST

    Lancs v Somerset 11-0

    Aatif Nawaz
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    That felt like a Jos Buttler tribute shot that scoop from Jennings.

  12. 6 runs

    Postpublished at 0.4 overs

    Lancs 7-0 v Somerset 182-7

    What a way to kick off your knock. Keaton Jennings elegantly ramps Craig Overton for six.

    That was superbly timed.

  13. Postpublished at 12:34 BST

    Lancs v Somerset 182-7

    Right... here we go.

    This a significant total but the pitch does not look demonic and Lancs will fancy their chances.

  14. Postpublished at 12:33 BST

    Lancs v Somerset 182-7

    Gary Smee
    BBC Sport at Edgbaston

    It's an extraordinary sight seeing the Hollies Stand empty during the innings break.

    A giant traffic cone is being followed by four huge bananas and half a dozen jockies up the stairs.

    Refreshments required...

  15. Lancashire need 183 to winpublished at 12:31 BST

    Lancs v Somersert 182-7

    Will it be Somerset into another T20 Final or can Lancashire chase these down?

    The Red Rose after just a second title after their success in 2015.

    Gideon Brooks is here to take you through the second innings...

  16. Lancshire set 183 to winpublished at 12:30 BST

    Lancs v Somerset 182-7

    Stephen Moore
    Former Lancashire opener on BBC Radio Lancashire

    Overton and Pretorius scored 28 off nine deliveries at the end to get them up to that 180, which we felt about an hour out was going to be a defendable good total on what looks like a good wicket on a beautiful sunny day at Edgbaston.

  17. Somerset post 182-7published at 12:27 BST

    Lancs v Somerset 182-7

    Well that was your classic T20 innings going one way then another and we've ended up with a target not knowing who's favourite to win.

    Tom Kohler-Cadmore played superbly to make 81 from 52 balls but otherwise Lancashire generally had things in check.

    But a couple of cameos and the last over going for 21 sees Somerset get a good number to work with.

  18. Postpublished at 12:27 BST

    Steven Finn
    Former England fast bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    At 182-7 it does feel like a very good total.

    Yet if you had Phil Salt and Jos Buttler at the top you are feeling like you have a fantastic chance of chasing this.

    Without them, it does leave a lot on Liam Livingstone it feels.

  19. Somerset post 182-7published at 20 overs

    Lancs v Somerset 182-7

    Migael Pretorius also gets one to swing down the ground for four!

    And then a full toss is heaved over long-on for six! Big strike into the pavilion.

    Final ball is chopped to long-on's left and they charge back for two.

  20. Postpublished at 19.3 overs

    Lancs v Somerset 170-7

    Tom Apinwall with the final over.

    Craig Overton swing hard down the ground and finds the fence!

    And then goes again!

    Surely this is the wrong field with mid-off up?

    Gets Overton to force to long-on for one next ball.