What. A. Game. A topsy turvy game treated us to some memorable moments and an epic finish, as Aaron Thomason held his nerve to seal a really good win for his side. Here are the highlights...
Northamptonshire Steelbacks lost to Birmingham Bears by 2 runs
Hampshire lost to Kent Spitfires by 5 runs
PLAY OF THE DAY
We could watch this jaffa from Jeetan Patel on repeat... enjoy!
An absolute ripper! 🌪 Duckett is bowled by a Patel pearler 👌#Blast17 pic.twitter.com/F6nU273u79
— NatWest T20 Blast (@NatWestT20Blast) August 1, 2017
TOP PERFORMER
There were plenty to choose from in a superb match but 20-year-old Aaron Thomason has to be the man. He took 2/35, but sent down the final over, bouncing back after Alex Wakely hit him for a maximum and reduced the target to six off three balls. His yorker off the final ball sealed a brilliant win for Ian Bell and his Bears...
BIRMINGHAM BEARS WIN A THRILLER! 😰#Blast17 pic.twitter.com/kqujrmfhT2
— NatWest T20 Blast (@NatWestT20Blast) August 1, 2017
PICK OF THE PICS
NO BEER PUMPS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS VIDEO...
"That's gone straight into the confectionary stall... and out again"
— NatWest T20 Blast (@NatWestT20Blast) August 1, 2017
Richie Benaud would have ❤️ this monster 6️⃣ from @RichardLevi88 🚀 🍺 pic.twitter.com/ElhFgIgQvj