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Mustard attempts to build on hot streak

Wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Mustard will be looking to continue his fine form as Durham aim to strengthen their Clydesdale Bank 40 semi-final hopes against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.

Mooney ruled out of World Twenty20

All-rounder John Mooney has been left out of Ireland’s squad for the World Twenty20 due to a fractured finger.

Lancs thrash Dutch to reach summit

Lancashire stormed to the top of Group A in the Clydesdale Bank 40 with a very comfortable nine-wicket victory over the Netherlands at Old Trafford.

Red Rose target top spot

Lancashire will aim to take a big step towards qualification for the Clydesdale Bank 40 semi-finals when the Netherlands visit Old Trafford.

Rain dampens Durham prospects

Durham’s faint hopes of reaching the Clydesdale Bank 40 semi-finals were hit by a washout with Scotland at Uddingston on the outskirts of Glasgow.

Westley and Chambers given CB40 chance

Chris Airey

Essex head coach Paul Grayson insists he will still field his best available side in the Clydesdale Bank 40 clash with Leicestershire, even though the Eagles can no longer qualify from Group A.

Scotland-Somerset clash rearranged

Scotland’s final Clydesdale Bank 40 fixture of the season, against Somerset on August 19, will now take place at Uddingston.

Rees and Allenby star in Dragons romp

A half-century for Gareth Rees and an all-round contribution from Jim Allenby helped the Welsh Dragons to an eight-wicket CB40 win over Scotland.

Nicol and Fuller dominate Dutch

Chris Devine

New Zealander Rob Nicol compiled a boundary-laden 133 as the Netherlands’ hopes of reaching the Clydesdale Bank 40 semi-finals ended with a 90-run defeat to Gloucestershire, for whom James Fuller claimed 6-35.

Dutch edge Bangladesh in thriller

The Netherlands scored a four off the final ball of the game to claim a dramatic one-wicket win over Bangladesh and draw their two-match Twenty20 international series in The Hague.