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Warwickshire v Northamptonshire Men's Vitality T20 Blast Match Report

Jeremy Blackmore of the ECB Reporter's network summarises the action from a successful curtain closer for the Bears in Northampton.

13.07.26, 09:29 Updated 13.07.26, 09:29

Jeremy Blackmore

Kai Smith smashed a T20 career best unbeaten 65 to end Warwickshire Bears’ Vitality Blast campaign on a high in a thrilling five-wicket victory over Northamptonshire Steelbacks at Wantage Road.

The Bears were unable to qualify for the knockout stages but dented the Steelbacks’ momentum ahead of their home quarter-final on Wednesday night.

Smith combined in a stand of 105 runs off 68 balls with Sam Hain (48 not out) after Warwickshire slumped to 49 for five chasing 154 to win, George Scrimshaw taking 3 for 36.

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