Brendon McCullum: Birmingham Bears batsman hits 158 not out

Summary

Brendon McCullum smashes 158 for Bears
McCullum's score second best in T20 history
The Kiwi's total also a new T20 Blast record
Bears, Worcs, Lancs & Durham all seal wins
Victories for Glos, Surrey, Glamorgan & Kent

Live Reporting

Phil Cartwright, Amy Lofthouse, Josh Hunt, Jay Freeman and Matt Halfpenny

Postpublished at 18:06 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
BBC Sport's Adam Williams at the Ageas Bowl: "A crunch match at the Ageas Bowl this evening as two teams level on points in the South Group meet.
"Perennial Finals Day attendees Hampshire, currently fourth, have 10 points from nine games, while Glamorgan have the same number of points, though they have played a game more.
"It's getting a bit tetchy for Hampshire of late. They've lost their last two games in the competition - including the last home match against in-form Sussex - and their County Championship form doesn't make great reading either.
"Glamorgan squeaked home against Somerset in their last T20 Blast match on Sunday - by just three runs."
Remembering the legendspublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan at Taunton: "You will see these pictures of Somerset legends such as Brian Rose dotted around the County Ground in Taunton. Lovely touch."
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On the field, Somerset have lost Peter Trego caught at deep cover for just two, and that early momentum for the home side has stalled a little bit.
Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
Hampshire on Twitter: It's beginning to look pretty in pink here at @TheAgeasBowl as we prepare for this evening's #LadiesDay extravaganza!
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Postpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
BBC Radio Somerset's Ed Hadwin: "Frankly, if you've been smacked in the head by a ball bowled at about 80mph by Craig Miles, your brain's going to be rattling around a little bit and I would say someone needs to have a look at Johann Myburgh."
Postpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
Durham will be delighted with their efforts at the end of the powerplay. Mark Stoneman has led the way with 30 from only 15 balls.
He's lucky to still be there though, as Leicestershire's Andrea Agathangelou shelled a regulation catch off Clint McKay's bowling with the left-hander on 27. How costly could that prove to be?
Postpublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
Somerset opener Johann Myburgh is, thankfully, back up on his feet. He needed some treatment on the field after being struck on the helmet by a Craig Miles delivery.
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BBC Radio 5 live sports extra's Charles Dagnall on Twitter: I hope I'm not wrong... But this looks a belter! Full house, weather perfect!
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WICKETpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
Jim Allenby goes for 22, bowled by Benny Howell, who had stemmed the flow of runs with a tidy over after Somerset's early onslaught.
FIRST WICKET OF THE NIGHTpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
Clint McKay makes a vital breakthrough for visitors Leicestershire. Durham keeper Phil Mustard is the man to go, edging the Australian seamer to Niall O'Brien behind the stumps for 17. Number three Calum MacLeod is on his way to the middle.
Postpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
Confident start by Somerset who, despite Chris Gayle's heroics earlier in the competition, are languishing down in sixth in the South Group. Opening pair Johann Myburgh and Jim Allenby have hit five fours and a six between them in the opening four overs.
Postpublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
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Durham are off to a flyer at Chester-le-Street. Mark Stoneman has plundered 19 from 10 deliveries, with three boundaries to his name already. The hosts are 31-0 halfway through the powerplay.
Clarke in the runspublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
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Michael Clarke fell for a first-ball duck in the first innings against Essex, but the Australia captain will be feeling much happier about life ahead of next week's first Ashes Test against England in Cardiff.
Clarke made 77 today, on day three of his side's tour match at Chelmsford.
For details of how you can follow the Ashes on BBC Sport, take a peek at this handy guide.
FIRST SIX OF THE NIGHTpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
Johann Myburgh hit the first ball of Somerset's innings for four through mid-wicket, and then plonks the fourth ball over long-off for a maximum. A quick start for the hosts.
Postpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
Ready for some Friday night fireworks in the T20 Blast? Yes? Well, let's get started.
About to get under way at Taunton and Chester-le-Street, and team news when we get it from our other six matches.
Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
Nottinghamshire on Twitter: The first of many tonight at Trent Bridge where the average #T20Blast attendance in 2015 is 9.5k #CricketHasLanded
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A room with a viewpublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
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BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan at Taunton: "The ground here in Taunton following several others in being overlooked by new build houses. Expect these balconies to fill up for special Friday night T20 parties. Arguably the best seats in the house."
Faulkner charged with drink-drivingpublished at 17:22 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
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One player who won't be in action tonight is Lancashire's James Faulkner. Cricket Australia have confirmed the all-rounder has been charged with drink-driving by Greater Manchester Police, and will not be involved against Yorkshire this evening.
"I can't excuse my actions and understand that I have let people down," said Faulkner. "My decision to drive was an error in judgement. I apologise unreservedly and accept any penalty handed to me by Cricket Australia and the relevant authorities."
Faulkner is not part of Australia's Test squad but is a key member of their one-day side. He was man of the match in their World Cup final win over New Zealand earlier this year.
Team newspublished at 17:19 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
Leicestershire Foxes have won the toss and will bowl first against Durham Jets at Chester-le-Street.
Durham are unchanged from the side that lost to Lancashire Lightning in their last fixture, but Leicestershire captain Mark Cosgrove is absent due to family commitments.
The Australian is replaced by young off-spinner Rob Sayer, who makes his T20 Blast debut.
Durham: Stoneman, Mustard, MacLeod, Arshad, Collingwood, Muchall, Pringle, Hastings, Jennings, Borthwick, Rushworth.
Leicestershire: Eckersley, Raine, K. O'Brien, Elliott, Wells, N. O'Brien, Agathangelou, Sayer, McKay, Naik, Freckingham.
Team newspublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
Somerset have won the toss and will bat first against Gloucestershire at Taunton.
The home side are unchanged, while Gloucestershire will hope Michael Klinger can continue his excellent form in the T20 Blast.
Klinger has 520 runs in eight innings and, along with Kent's Sam Northeast, is the leading run-scorer in this season's competition.
Somerset: Allenby, Myburgh, Trego, Hildreth, Cooper, Ronchi, Groenewald, J. Overton, Waller, Thomas, Rehman.
Gloucestershire: Marshall, Klinger, Cockbain, Howell, Jones, Noema-Barnett, Handscomb, Taylor, Fuller, Smith, Miles.
Who will be #bestinthewest at Taunton?published at 17:14 British Summer Time 3 July 2015
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BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan at Taunton: "It's hot, humid and muggy in Taunton but hopefully the threat of tropical-style rain should relent.
"Somerset shaded this derby a fortnight ago to earn bragging rights and club the now unofficial #bestinthewest crown.
"While both sides need victory, Gloucestershire are in desperate need of one. A win for Somerset puts them right back in the mix in the South Group."