In a Vitality Blast match at Trent Bridge, Nottinghamshire defeated Lancashire despite early struggles. The game stood out for exceptional performances from 17-year-old Farhan Ahmed, who took a hat-trick and five wickets, and Tom Moores, who scored a match-winning 75 runs. Lancashire were bowled out for 126, but Notts initially struggled before securing victory with 28 balls remaining.The young sensation Farhan Ahmed has continued his remarkable rise in cricket. Last season, he became Britain’s youngest player to take ten wickets in a first-class match. His five-wicket haul, including a hat-trick in the final three balls, proved crucial in restricting Lancashire.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Lancashire’s innings started promisingly with 38 runs from 19 balls. However, their momentum quickly faded as Notts’ spinners, including Farhan and Patterson-White, struck early. The batting side tumbled to 53 for 5 in eight overs. A 62-run partnership between Matty Hurst (36) and Chris Green (29) provided some resistance but wasn’t enough.Notts’ chase got off to a shaky start. They were reeling at 14 for 4 after Tom Hartley’s double strike in the second over. Then came Tom Moores’ game-changing innings. He smashed 75 off 42 balls, forming a crucial 81-run partnership with Lyndon James (20). Despite Moores’ run-out near the end, Notts reached their target of 127 with plenty of balls to spare.The victory was bittersweet for Nottinghamshire. Their poor net run rate meant they missed the quarter-finals for the third time in four seasons. Meanwhile, Lancashire had already secured their quarter-final spot, maintaining their unique record of reaching the T20 knockout stages for eight consecutive seasons.
