The eagerly-anticipated NatWest T20 Blast got under way last night. Below are some snapshots from the action around the country.
Here he is: tonight's #MasterBlaster from #NOTvLAN Samit Patel. You've earned that champers, sir. pic.twitter.com/8IaaS4dhMd
— NatWest T20 Blast (@NatWestT20Blast) May 16, 2014
So we're done and dusted @TrentBridge. Inspired by Samit Patel, the #Outlaws start with a win. #NatWestBlastpic.twitter.com/ASWmRVhYsd
— NatWest T20 Blast (@NatWestT20Blast) May 16, 2014
What a pic this is. @NorthantsCCC celebrate their last-gasp win at Headingley. #NatWestBlastpic.twitter.com/6KEbp8cxYY
— NatWest T20 Blast (@NatWestT20Blast) May 16, 2014
In the live game on @SkyCricket young Jos Buttler is flexing his muscles. pic.twitter.com/wMrt6jAoyG
— NatWest T20 Blast (@NatWestT20Blast) May 16, 2014
.@Colly622 meets young #Jets supporters and then speaks to the press after his 62 and 3-29 in the @NatWestT20Blastpic.twitter.com/KJZt6Fsk6n
— Durham Cricket Club (@DurhamCricket) May 16, 2014
The lads sign autographs for young fans after our 29 run win in the NatWest T20 Blast https://t.co/wMbmAIRmrl
— Durham Cricket Club (@DurhamCricket) May 16, 2014
Great evening here at Emirates Durham #blastoff#Jetspic.twitter.com/bZCCXPTNiW
— Durham Cricket Club (@DurhamCricket) May 16, 2014
Kirbs AkA @SKtango6 take on our innings... Spot on so far. http://t.co/hHjRC16WQF
— Somerset Cricket (@SomersetCCC) May 16, 2014
We are blast off! Come on Hants! #BlastAtTheBowlpic.twitter.com/1sDk0csj18
— Hampshire Cricket (@hantscricket) May 16, 2014
1 over gone - Surrey 6-0 Smith 5*, Roy 1* @BBCLondonSport@NatWestT20Blastpic.twitter.com/HQggBeX7a8
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) May 16, 2014
50 for Kieswetter from 43 balls, 129 for 5 with 3 overs to go. pic.twitter.com/iuY9LPLx9I
— Somerset Cricket (@SomersetCCC) May 16, 2014
Moments before the @NatWestT20Blast Blast Off! #crickethaslandedpic.twitter.com/ZdA0vVEDVc
— Nottinghamshire CCC (@TrentBridge) May 16, 2014
Toss - Surrey have won it and will bat pic.twitter.com/Iu2E33HKsP
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) May 16, 2014
Fireworks as the players enter the fray NatWest T20 Blast https://t.co/o4hxa2k4Hs
— Durham Cricket Club (@DurhamCricket) May 16, 2014
The toss - Worcestershire Rapids win it and will bowl https://t.co/8RLQrNaiKB
— Durham Cricket Club (@DurhamCricket) May 16, 2014
Derbyshire squad out warming up ahead of @NatWestT20Blast opener with @leicsccc . Play starts at 5.30pm #LEIvDERhttps://t.co/bZdpS0QgEA
— Derbyshire CCC (@DerbyshireCCC) May 16, 2014
It is cracking the flags and the players are ready. Around an hour to @NatWestT20Blast start. Get along #YORvNORpic.twitter.com/cyDEYL1caU
— Yorkshire CCC (@Yorkshireccc) May 16, 2014
If you're thinking...but will it rain tonight? Here is a photo taken just a few seconds ago #Scorchiopic.twitter.com/JTnDijHIY0
— Durham Cricket Club (@DurhamCricket) May 16, 2014