Birmingham Bears Defeat Lancashire Lightning by 36 Runs, Tighten North Group in Vitality Blast

Birmingham Bears claimed a 36-run victory over Lancashire Lightning, opening up the Vitality Blast North Group. The Bears posted 203/9, with Ed Barnard scoring 54 and Dan Mousley contributing a quick-fire 32. Despite Jack Blatherwick and Tom Hartley taking three wickets each, Lancashire struggled in the chase. George Garton’s early breakthroughs, including 4/28, left Lancashire reeling at 2/2, and despite a late 35 from Hartley, they were bowled out for 167. The win narrows the gap at the top of the group, with just eight points separating the top six teams.

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