Summary

  • Somerset skittle Glos for 70 to win by 314 runs

  • Kent bowl out Surrey for 174 to win by 17 runs

  • Northants beat Glamorgan by six wickets

  • Draws at Arundel, Chester-le-Street, Grace Road, Headingley & New Road

  1. Postpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    So, we got a bit more cricket in than expected today, with Somerset, Northants and lastly Kent earning victories.

    But that's all we've got time for. The final round gets under way on Sunday, 6 September with half-a-dozen teams still in with a chance of qualifying for the final.

    Hope you can join us then.

  2. Kent go secondpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Result: Kent beat Surrey

    So, Kent climb to second and are still in with a shot of making the Bob Willis Trophy final.

    They host Hampshire in the final round, starting on Sunday, 6 September.

    Essex play Middlesex.

    Kent Central GroupImage source, .
  3. KENT BEAT SURREYpublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 25 August 2020
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    Kent (342 & 127) beat Surrey (278 & 174) by 17 runs

    Kent have done it!

    Matt Milnes with the final wicket, he's finished with four, and Kent have defended only 191.

    It's a beauty to win the game that straightens to beat Matt Dunn's outside edge and flick the off stump.

    A tremendous match that was back in the balance after Rikki Clarke's wickets yesterday but Surrey again come up short with the bat.

    Kent's second win and they remain in the hunt for a place in the Bob Willis Trophy final - only six points behind Essex in the South group.

    Surrey lose a fourth straight match and only have 14 points to show for their campaign - the worst record in the country.

  4. Postpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Surrey 174-9 (Target 192) v Kent

    They'll get um in singles.

    Four of them from the over and Surrey are 18 away.

  5. Postpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Surrey 170-9 (Target 192) v Kent

    A swing from Matt Dunn to a wide ball and he squirts it over point for four!

    22 to win.

  6. Postpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Surrey 166-9 (Target 192) v Kent

    So it's down to Matt Dunn and Amar Virdi to try and bring Surrey home.

    This is why we wanted first-class cricket back this summer!

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    WICKETpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Foakes c Robinson b Podmore 57 (Surrey 164-9, target 192 v Kent)

    Huge moment!

    Ben Foakes was holding Surrey together but he's been strangled down the leg side.

    So unfortunate and Surrey are still 28 short.

  8. Postpublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Surrey 163-8 (Target 192) v Kent

    Ben Foakes has edged the target down below 30 now for Surrey.

    He and Matt Dunn have got through nine overs.

  9. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BEAT GLAMORGANpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 25 August 2020
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    Northants (322 and 192-4) beat Glamorgan (259 and 261) by six wickets

    Northamptonshire lose a couple of wickets trying to win the game in a hurry but they've got there.

    Emilio Gay with a maiden first-class half-century has led his side home with an unbeaten 77.

    A first win in the Bob Willis Trophy for Northamptonshire.

    But for Glamorgan, a second defeat in a disappointing campaign as they fall to the foot of the Central Group.

    Northants move from last to fourth.

    Emilio GayImage source, Getty Images
  10. 50 runs

    for Ben Foakespublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Surrey 154-8 (Target 192) v Kent

    Ben Foakes kept Surrey alive in the first innings and he's doing so again here.

    He's got a little partnership together with Matt Dunn and they're beginning to squeeze down the target. 38 more needed, two wickets in hand.

    What a thriller this is!

  11. T20 Blast starts on Thursdaypublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Colin AckermannImage source, Rex Features

    Don't forget, the T20 Blast gets under way on Thursday with seven games.

    There will be ball-by-ball BBC radio commentary from every match and you'll be able to tune in using the BBC Sport website and app.

    Thankfully Storm Francis will be somewhere out in the North Sea by then!

  12. Anderson takes 600th Test wicketpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 25 August 2020
    Breaking

    Some breaking news to bring you from the England-Pakistan Test match... James Anderson has just taken his 600th Test match wicket.

    The 38-year-old joins the illustrious 600+ wickets club of Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne and Anil Kumble.

    You can follow live text coverage from Southampton and tune in to TMS by clicking here.

    James AndersonImage source, Getty Images
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    WICKETpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Thurston lbw Douthwaite 64 (Northamptonshire 136-2, target 189 v Glamorgan)

    Second half-century of the match for Charlie Thurston but he can't see Northamptonshire home.

    Dan Douthwaite has him lbw looking to drive.

    Dan DouthwaiteImage source, Getty Images
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    WICKETpublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Finch lbw Milnes 6 (Surrey 136-8, target 192 v Kent)

    Kent have another!

    Clever bowling from Matt Milnes, going wide on the crease, angling a full ball into Adam Finch, he's caught low on the pad and given out.

    Maybe a question of that sneaking down leg but Kent won't care.

    They need two wickets, Surrey need 56.

    Ben Foakes is still there.

  15. Postpublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Northamptonshire 132-1 (Target 385) v Glamorgan

    Quickly back out at Wantage Road and Charlie Thurston and Emilio Gay have raised a century partnership.

    It's come at four-an-over too and Northamptonshire are marching handsomely to victory.

  16. LEICESTERSHIRE DRAW WITH NOTTSpublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 25 August 2020
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    Leics (222 & 237-4) draw with Notts (343-8 dec)

    Moments after Harry Swindells reaches his maiden first-class half-century another rain shower sweeps across Grace Road.

    The umpires and players decide enough is enough and the game ends in a draw.

    Neither of these two sides can qualify for the Bob Willis Trophy final, but a good effort all round.

  17. Postpublished at 16:17 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Looks like there could be some showers heading into The Oval and Grace Road in the near future too. For the moment they stay out there...

  18. rain stops play

    Rain stops play at Wantage Roadpublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Northamptonshire 120-1 (Target 189) v Glamorgan

    Looks like just a passing shower in Northampton so the hosts shouldn't be held up for too long.

    Emilio Gay had just brought up a maiden first-class half-century in 104 balls with five fours.

  19. Postpublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Leics 222 & 213-4 v Notts 343-8 dec

    George RhodesImage source, Rex Features

    Into the final session in Leicester.

    Can Harry Swindells and George Rhodes see the game through for the hosts?

    Their stand is worth 65. Leicestershire lead by 94.

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    WICKETpublished at 16:04 British Summer Time 25 August 2020

    Clarke b Milnes 9 (Surrey 116-7, target 192 v Kent)

    Rikki Clarke can't do with it the bat as well.

    Almost straight after tea, full and straight from Matt Milnes and Clarke drives all around it and is comprehensively cleaned up.

    Kent are bouncing around like puppies.

    Three wickets to win.