Summary

  • James Vince's 99 not out sees Hants beat Kent

  • Chris Gayle's last Somerset appearance is washed out by rain

  • Jacques Rudolph hits ton in Glamorgan win

  1. Team newspublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    The rain's stopped at Leicester and they're getting under way there just about now.

    Leicestershire, who have won the toss and chosen to bowl first, hand recalls to Niall and Kevin O'Brien. Andrea Aganthangelou and Rob Taylor are the men to make way.

    Northants are forced to make one change from the side that picked up their first T20 Blast win of the season on Thursday. Graeme White replaces all-rounder David Willey, who is back on international duty with England after smashing 60 from 27 balls for the Steelbacks against Derbyshire.

    Leicestershire: Eckersley, Cosgrove (capt), Kevin O'Brien, Akmal, Niall O'Brien, Wells, Raine, McKay, Boyce, Naik, Sheikh.

    Northants: Levi, Cobb, Wakely (capt), Afridi, Keogh, Duckett, Crook, Kleinveldt, White, Azharullah, Stone.

  2. Postpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    Good news! BBC Radio Wales have solved their issues at Bristol and you can listen to their commentary via the Live Coverage tab.

    Meanwhile, Glamorgan have made a decent start - they're 25-0 after 2.2 overs in Bristol.

  3. Anderson injury blow for Somersetpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    Corey AndersonImage source, Getty Images

    Chris Gayle is on his way back to the Caribbean, and Somerset are on the lookout for another overseas player after it was confirmed Corey Anderson will return to New Zealand for treatment on a back injury.

    All-rounder Anderson, 24, has not played since the Kiwis' Test defeat by England at Lord's last month.

    "Obviously this is a blow for both Somerset and Corey but injuries happen in sport," said Somerset director of cricket Matt Maynard. "We wish Corey a speedy recovery and I can assure all members and supporters that we are actively seeking a suitable replacement."

  4. Weather updatepublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    TauntonImage source, Nabil Hassan/BBC Sport

    BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan at Taunton:

    "Still no toss here at Taunton so a delayed start between Somerset and Surrey. It's not looking good to be honest, with the forecast pointing towards heavier rain."

  5. Postpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    Play is about to get under way in Bristol - there's a slight problem with the BBC Radio Wales commentary there, but BBC Radio Bristol are in position for ball-by-ball coverage.

    Listen via the Live Coverage tab.

  6. Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    Birmingham Bears on Twitter:, external "Covers still on at Edgbaston, but looking good for 6.30pm start providing no further rain #YouBears."

  7. Bears wait for McCullumpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    Brendon McCullumImage source, Sam Bagnall/Birmingham Bears

    Birmingham Bears fans must wait a little while longer to see this chap in action. Brendon McCullum will link up with the defending T20 Blast champions later this month, with his debut pencilled in for 26 June away at Lancashire.

    For now, McCullum is concentrating on the international game - he's leading New Zealand in the second one-day international against England.

    The Kiwis made 398-5 from their 50 overs - can England chase that huge target down to go 2-0 up in the series?

    Follow our live text commentary from The Oval here.

  8. Team newspublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    So, delayed starts at Taunton and Leicester, but one place we're expected to start on time is Bristol.

    Gloucestershire, who have won the toss and will bowl, are unchanged from last night's defeat by Essex.

    Glamorgan are also unchanged and will be looking to build on their last-ball win against Middlesex in Cardiff last week.

    Gloucestershire: Dent, Klinger (capt), Cockbain, Handscomb, Jones, Noema-Barnett, Howell, Taylor, Fuller, Smith, Payne.

    Glamorgan: Rudolph (capt), Meschede, Ingram, Cooke, Wright, Wagg, Parnell, Wallace, Cosker, Salter, Hogan.

  9. Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 17:19 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    BBC Sport's Elizabeth Ammon at Grace Road:, external "Shahid Afridi waved at me. I think he thought I was someone else."

    Like Taunton, there's rain falling in Leicester...

  10. The wonderful world of the 'World Boss'published at 17:17 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    Chris Gayle has certainly enjoyed his time in England.

    When he's not plonking sixes into rivers for Somerset in the T20 Blast, he's pulling pints at a local cricket club.

    And when he's not pulling pints in his local cricket club, he's smashing golf balls absolutely miles.

    And when he's not smashing golf balls absolutely miles, he's meeting world-famous sports stars on shopping trips...

    Chris Gayle and David BeckhamImage source, ChrisGayle333 - Instagram

    The West Indies opener visited London earlier this week and bumped into ex-England football captain David Beckham, posting this picture on Instagram.

  11. Looking skywardspublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    TauntonImage source, Nabil Hassan/BBC Sport

    BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan at Taunton:

    "All eyes should be on West Indies batsman Chris Gayle ahead of his final match for Somerset, but it's skywards that supporters are looking.

    "Gayle has been a box office attraction in the three games he has played in this season's T20 Blast, and Surrey - minus Kevin Pietersen - will very much be looking to spoil his party here."

    Looks like a delayed start at Taunton, where rain is steadily falling.

  12. Gayle says goodbyepublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    Chris GayleImage source, PA

    Tonight, we say farewell to the "World Boss".

    Chris Gayle will play his final game for Somerset before returning home to the Caribbean, having left indelible marks on a small part of the West Country and the T20 Blast in 2015.

    The West Indies opener currently boasts an average of 328 in this season's competition - 328!

    The neutrals among us are hopeful of more fireworks from Gayle against Surrey at Taunton, where there's a little bit of rain in the air...

  13. How things standpublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    Durham lead the way in the North Group with eight points, but they have played at least two games more than every other county.

    Defending champions Birmingham Bears are among those in the chasing pack, while Derbyshire and Northants are at the bottom with only one win apiece so far.

    Kent are top of the South Group with eight points from six matches, closely followed by Gloucestershire, Hampshire and Essex.

    Surrey are bottom with only one win from their opening four games, but there's still plenty of time for them to fight their way back up the table.

    View the tables in full here.

  14. Thursday's T20 actionpublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    David WilleyImage source, Getty Images

    The rain didn't spoil last night's two games in the T20 Blast, with Northants and Essex emerging victorious from their matches against Derbyshire and Gloucestershire respectively.

    David Willey (pictured), released from England's one-day squad earlier this week, made 60 from 27 balls to give Northants their first T20 win of the season.

    But Michael Klinger's unbeaten century wasn't enough for Gloucestershire, as they lost to Essex by 18 runs.

  15. Listen live on BBC local radiopublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    Fancy listening to a bit of T20 action tonight? Well, you're in the right place.

    Listen to BBC local radio commentaries of all eight matches on desktop, tablet and mobile devices via the Live Coverage tab.

  16. Postpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    All being well, we'll have the usual mix of world stars and England internationals on show - weather permitting, of course!

    At the moment, the prospects for play at many of our venues look good.

    The first three of tonight's games are due to start at 17:30 BST, although Leicestershire's game with Northants looks set to be delayed.

    They've tweeted:, external "There's rain in the air again. Toss will be delayed."

  17. Postpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 12 June 2015

    Rainy cricketImage source, Getty Images

    Good evening and welcome to our live text commentary of the latest round of fixtures in the T20 Blast.

    We've yet to have a washout in this season's competition - unfortunately the weather forecast suggests tonight could be the night.

    But we're all optimistic souls here, so let's keep everything crossed and hope the rain holds off in some places, so that we'll be able to talk about some cricket!

  18. Postpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Commentaries available on this page: (scroll through the live coverage tab to select your game)

    Somerset v Surrey - BBC Radio Bristol, BBC Somerset and BBC London 94.9

    Gloucestershire v Glamorgan - BBC Radio Bristol, BBC Radio Gloucestershire and BBC Radio Wales

    Leicestershire v Northamptonshire - BBC Radio Leicester and BBC Radio Northampton

    Lancashire v Derbyshire - BBC Radio Lancashire, BBC Radio Manchester and BBC Radio Derby

    Birmingham v Nottinghamshire - BBC Coventry and Warwickshire, BBC WM 95.6 and BBC Radio Nottingham

    Durham v Worcestershire - BBC Newcastle and BBC Hereford and Worcester

    Kent v Hampshire - BBC Radio Kent and BBC Radio Solent

    Sussex v Essex - BBC Sussex and BBC Essex