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Kamran shines for Pakistan

Kamran Akmal struck a superb unbeaten 92 as Pakistan chased down an imposing target of 186 to beat rivals India by five wickets in Monday’s World Twenty20 warm-up match at Colombo.

Somerset put Scotland to the sword

Preston Mommsen's half-century was in vain as Somerset defeated Scotland by 53 runs under the Duckworth/Lewis method after rain affected their Clydesdale Bank 40 Group B fixture.

Awesome Essex dismantle the Dutch

Half-centuries from Tom Westley, Ryan ten Doeschate and James Foster helped Essex beat the Netherlands by 117 runs in the Clydesdale Bank 40 Group A clash at Colchester.

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.