Lynn Powers Northants into T20 Blast Quarter-finals
Chris Lynn's century led Northamptonshire to a win over Glamorgan, securing their spot in the T20 Blast quarter-finals. In other matches, Surrey qualified thanks to Jason Roy's ton, while Somerset beat Derbyshire and Middlesex defeated Hampshire.
Northamptonshire Steelbacks are the only side this T20 Blast season with nine wins and 36 points, having lost just once. Despite a heavy defeat to Somerset on Sunday, they returned to winning ways and booked their quarter-final place.
In Cardiff, Chris Lynn's century and quick 25s from Ricardo Vasconcelos and Saif Zaib powered the visitors to 217/7. Glamorgan's reply saw captain Kiran Carlson make 42, but after his dismissal, Northants tightened the screws, bowling out the hosts for 164. Calvin Harrison took 3/20, while Zaib (2/27) and James Sales (2/21) also contributed.
Somerset, keeping hope of retaining their title, posted 214/6 with Will Smeed's 89. Martin Andersson took 3/33. Derbyshire, bottom of the North Group, fell short on 187/7. Aneurin Donald's 65 off 27 balls raised hopes, but Harry Came's dismissal stalled their chase.
Surrey have all but qualified for the quarter-finals, thanks to Jason Roy's 103 off 58 balls, which helped them chase down 177. Josh Philippe added 31 and Dan Lawrence 28. Sussex managed 176/7 despite George Thomas's 57 and James Coles's 42. Chris Jordan (2/23) and Tom Lawes (2/29) restricted them.
Middlesex, knowing they had to win to stay alive, beat group leaders Hampshire. Tight bowling from Zafar Gohar (1/21) and Luke Hollman (1/14) limited Hampshire to 159/4. Max Holden made 62 in reply, and Ben Geddes (44*) saw them home.
