Northamptonshire, leading the North Group in the T20 Blast, faced their first defeat of the season as Durham's Jimmy Neesham contributed with an unbeaten half-century and impressive bowling figures. Lancashire, in second place, closed in on the leaders with a convincing win over Worcestershire. In other matches, Birmingham Bears continued their strong form against Yorkshire, while Derbyshire recorded their first win against Notts. Somerset also maintained their perfect record in the South Group with a solid derby victory. A rain-affected match between Middlesex and Hampshire concluded in a dramatic last-ball tie.
Jimmy Neesham was instrumental for Durham, scoring an unbeaten 50 and taking 3 wickets, securing a 15-run victory against Northants, ending their unbeaten streak.
Lancashire's Jimmy Anderson took three wickets against Worcestershire, helping propel his team to a seven-wicket victory and narrowing the gap at the top of the table.
Birmingham Bears secured their fourth consecutive win by defeating Yorkshire by 32 runs, maintaining dominance over the White Rose with a seventh straight win.
In a tight rain-shortened match, Middlesex managed a last-ball tie against Hampshire, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the T20 format.
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