Liam Livingstone got here up with a exceptional undefeated 85 from 45 balls to guide Lancashire’s ticket to Vitality Blast Finals Day as they beat Kent by three wickets at Previous Trafford.
All through his innings, Livingstone was eyeing the boundary, knocking seven sixes and 4 fours on the best way to wrapping up his facet’s win with 9 balls remaining as they reached their goal of 154.
Stand out for Kent was Fred Klaassen (3-14) however even his bowling didn’t show the distinction as Lancashire bought over the road.
It was the Spitfires who gained the toss and determined to bat however their innings bought off to a horror begin as Tawanda Muyeye (0) fell from the primary supply by the hands of Luke Wooden (3-29).
That introduced Zak Crawley (27) to the crease on his return to the facet however, after 18 deliveries, he was despatched strolling along with his facet on 65-3.
Livingstone then took his likelihood to shine with the ball as he claimed 2-21 from a four-over spell, working in unison with Tom Hartley (1-21) to decimate Kent’s attacking skills.
Joey Evison (27) and Grant Stewart (25) tried to rally for the guests however Tom Aspinwall (2-12), alongside Wooden, completed the job as Kent have been all out for 153.
Regardless of a comparatively low goal to chase, Kent have been perked up as Lancashire rapidly fell to 5-2, Phil Salt (3) and Luke Wells (1) departing early earlier than captain Keaton Jennings (4) additionally did not make a dent.
Nevertheless, Livingstone then took centre stage and began by slapping Nathan Gilchrist (0-37) for six as he asserted his dominance.
Ashton Turner (22) stayed alongside Livingstone till he was caught at deep midwicket, Livingstone having quickly made a half-century from 25 deliveries in that point.
Former Lancashire spinner Matt Parkinson (2-46) then piled the strain on as he dismissed Michael Jones (28) and Tom Hartley (0) however that solely noticed Livingstone ramp up as soon as once more, the boundaries returning as he bought his facet into Finals Day along with his very good unbeaten 85.
Vitality Blast quarter-finals
- Wednesday Sep 3 (The Kia Oval): Northants beat Surrey by seven runs
- Friday Sep 5 (Chester-le-Avenue): Hampshire beat Durham by 26 runs
- Saturday Sep 6: Lancashire beat Kent by three wickets
- Saturday Sep 6: Somerset vs Bears (Taunton, 6.30pm)
The winners advance to Finals Day at Edgbaston on Saturday September 13, which is stay in full on Sky Sports activities.
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