Summary

  • Essex beat Middlesex by nine wickets to qualify for the final

  • Somerset all out for 193 - Worcestershire need 245 to win

  • Opener Tom Lammonby carries bat for 107 not out at New Road

  • Derbyshire trail Lancashire by 24 runs on first innings

  • England's Zak Crawley makes 105 as Kent beat Hampshire

  • Commentary of every game available at top of this page

  • All 18 counties split into three regional groups of six

  • Each side playing final group game

  • Two teams with most points contest five-day final

  • Get involved #bbccricket

  1. Postpublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    Worcestershire 30-1 need 245 to win

    Smart shot from Jake Libby brings him another boundary through the covers despite the best efforts of 12th man Dom Bess.

    Worcestershire's opener is now on 23.

    Jack Brooks comes into the attack for Somerset.

  2. Hashim Amla has still got it!published at 16:30 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    Surrey (388) trail Sussex (415 & 34-3) by 61 runs

    How about this for an acrobatic catch?

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    Meanwhile, Sussex have made a wobbly start to their second innings at The Oval.

    Surrey have reduced them to 31-3 with all three wickets going to left-arm spinner Dan Moriarty.

  3. Postpublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    Glam 203 v Warwickshire 186 & 254-5

    My Dad in Birmingham isn't very happy with me reporting on Ian Bell's wicket.

    I think he was expecting me to pretend it never happened and just post our "Century for Bell" graphic instead.

    Meanwhile, Warickshire are still going along nicely and lead Glamorgan by 237 runs.

  4. Kent beat Hampshire by seven wicketspublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 8 September 2020
    Breaking

    Kent (170 & 185-3) beat Hampshire (191 & 159)

    Heino Kuhn finishes the game at Canterbury in emphatic fashion with a six off Mason Crane.

    Kent beat Hampshire by seven wickets after chasing down 181 for victory.

    They will finish second in the South Group with their third win of the campaign after Zak Crawley's fine 105 earlier on in the chase. Marcus O'Riordan also finished unbeaten on 52.

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  5. Leaning departspublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    (Kent 170 & 170-3) need 11 more runs to beat Hampshire (191 & 159)

    Kent lose another wicket as they edge closer to victory.

    Jack Leaning is comprehensively bowled by Ajeet Dale for a duck. Furniture rearranged.

    Kent still need 11 to win.

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    Get Involved using #bbccricketpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    Ian Bell out for 90 in final first-class game

    Matthew Anson: Can we have a recount? I'm sure we missed ten runs somewhere... What a career though. Thanks for the memories Belly!

    You know what Matthew, there were some leg byes while Ian Bell was in his 70s. Is there a run accreditation panel like the Premier League has for goalscorers? What number do I need to call?

  7. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 16:12 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    Mitchell b Gregory 3 (Worcestershire 5-1 need 245 to win)

    Key wicket!

    Lewis Gregory gets the ball to nip away and it clips the top of off-stump.

    They don't get much better than that for a pace bowler.

    A big dismissal for Somerset who see the back of the vastly experienced Daryl Mitchell.

    They've got the advantage now as the eye up a place in the final.

  8. 50 runs

    50 for Marcus O'Riordanpublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    (Kent 170 & 170-2) need 11 more runs to beat Hampshire (191 & 159)

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    Half-century up for Kent's Marcus O'Riordan as victory gets closer for the hosts at Canterbury.

    It's his first in first-class cricket too.

    He's played a fine role in support of Zak Crawley initially and then now as they close in.

    It's come off 121 balls with six fours. Kent need 11 more to win.

  9. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

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    Bill Bevan: When Ian Bell says it was a privilege to play with some of England Cricket's greatest, he is too modest to say this, so I will. Ian Bell is one of England's greatest!

  10. Postpublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    Worcestershire (200 & 0-0) need 245 to beat Somerset (251 & 193)

    Somerset are up for this one. Craig Overton and Josh Davey are getting some movement with the new ball, but thus far Daryl Mitchell and Jake Libby are seeing it well.

  11. A transfer scoop from our man in the north east?published at 16:03 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    Interesting news line coming in here.....

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  12. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

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    Michael Conway: Symbolic that on the day one England legend Ian Bell retires, Crawley steps up to show his effortless class.

  13. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    Crawley lbw b Crane 105 (Kent 170 & 165-2 v Hampshire 191 & 159)

    And Zak Crawley's fine innings comes to an end just shy of Kent completing victory.

    He tries to sweep Hampshire leg-spinner Mason Crane but is leg before for 105 from just 100 balls.

    Kent still need 16 more to win, but that partnership worth 157 for the second wicket with Marcus O'Riordan (46 not out) has surely helped them home.

  14. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

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    BellImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency

    Andrew Stone: Sorry Ian Bell. I had most of your innings on in the background while I was working. When you got into the late 80s, I had to pick up my son, so I passed the baton onto my dad over the phone. Rookie error from me there.

  15. Back under way at New Roadpublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    Worcestershire (200 & 0-0) need 245 to beat Somerset (251 & 193)

    Worcestershire openers Daryl Mitchell and Jake Libby are now at the crease and we're ready to start the final session.

    The Pears need 245, a win for either side and they're through to Lord's.

  16. 100 runs

    100 for Zak Crawleypublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    (Kent 170 & 160-1) need 21 more runs to beat Hampshire (191 & 159)

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    Never has a batsman made a tricky pitch look so straightforward to bat on.

    Zak Crawley's late-season flourish of form continues as he reaches his century for Kent off just 94 balls with 17 fours.

    The last of those is a crisply struck pull shot to take his side within 21 runs of victory.

  17. "I want to stay in the game and help other players"published at 15:45 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    Ian Bell
    Former England batsman on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

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    "I've got ambitions to do other things in cricket, I'm certainly looking into coaching. I'm looking forward to starting a new chapter and moving on.

    "Through my injuries last year I got involved with the Young Lions and went away to the world cup with England's Under-19s. That whole winter I really enjoyed it. It confirmed to me that's the route I want to go down.

    "I want to stay in the game and help other players. I want to get back into the nets and try and find ways to make other players better."

  18. "I've played alongside some of England's greatest"published at 15:37 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    Ian Bell
    Former England batsman on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    BellImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency

    "From the last 22 years in cricket, I've got some amazing memories and so many highs.

    "I was so fortunate to play in a very good England side that got to number one in the world.

    "I've played alongside some of the greatest players we've probably produced as well.

    "We've won great series, certainly in Australia and away in India.

    "You go out and you play the game with some of your best mates."

  19. Tea time scorespublished at 15:28 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    Play is still continuing in a couple of matches, but here is a look at how things stand....

    North Group:

    Aigburth: Lancashire (219 & 120-0) lead Derbyshire (195) by 144 runs

    Trent Bridge: Nottinghamshire (422) lead Durham (294 & 44-0) by 84 runs

    Headingley: Yorkshire (252) lead Leicestershire (124) by 128 runs

    Central Group:

    Cardiff: Glamorgan (203) trail Warwickshire (186 & 221-4) by 204 runs

    Worcester: Worcestershire (200 & 0-0) need 245 to beat Somerset (251 & 193)

    South Group:

    The Oval: Surrey (385-8) trail Sussex (415) by 30 runs

    Chelmsford: Essex (236 & 53-1) beat Middlesex (138 & 150) by nine wickets

    Canterbury: Kent (170 & 139-1) need 42 more runs to beat Hampshire (191 & 159)

  20. get involved

    Get Involved using #bbccricketpublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 8 September 2020

    Olly Monk: I love Ian Bell but him getting out for 90 in his final innings just shows why for years I called him the most frustrating cricketer in world cricket. But still a world class batsman and England legend, what an amazing career.