Yorkshire crush Lancashire by record margin in 2026 T20 Blast

Jonny Bairstow’s explosive innings and Yorkshire’s bowling dominance set up a record Roses victory in the 2026 T20 Blast.

Yorkshire dominate Lancashire Jonny Bairstow led Yorkshire to a record-breaking victory over Lancashire Lightning in the North Group of the 2026 T20 Blast. Bairstow struck four sixes and seven fours in a rapid 73 off 44 balls at Headingley, anchoring Yorkshire to 213-7. Lancashire’s chase collapsed to 107 all out, with Jafer Chohan claiming four wickets. Yorkshire’s total proved far too much for the Red Rose, who suffered their heaviest-ever T20 Blast defeat by runs. ## Hampshire edge Surrey in thriller Hampshire Hawks extended their winning streak to five from six matches with a dramatic five-run victory over Surrey at The Oval. Toby Albert and Ali Orr combined for an opening stand of 73, while Hilton Cartwright and Joe Weatherley pushed the total to 215-5. Dan Lawrence (94 not out) and Will Jacks (70) nearly guided Surrey home but Hampshire held their nerve in the final over. A last-ball six by Chris Jordan narrowly missed, sealing Hampshire’s position at the top of the South Group. ## Gloucestershire end Somerset’s streak D’Arcy Short’s explosive half-century helped Gloucestershire claim a comfortable seven-wicket win over defending champions Somerset in the Central & West Group. Short smashed 63 from 34 balls, including three sixes and eight fours, to steer his side to victory with 35 balls remaining. Somerset were reduced to 79-7 before Thomas Rew and Lewis Gregory staged a late fightback. Gloucestershire finished the match with an unbeaten 34 from Jack Taylor to secure the win. ## Worcestershire extend strong start Worcestershire Rapids continued their impressive run with a 27-run win over Glamorgan at New Road. Adam Hose (50 from 31) and Isaac Mohammed (30) shared a vital partnership to guide the hosts to 168-8. Glamorgan’s reply was stifled by Sikandar Raza’s four-wicket haul, while Andy Gorvin took three wickets. Rain and poor light disrupted the chase, leaving Glamorgan all out for 141 in the final over. ## Notts Outlaws edge Warwickshire Notts Outlaws secured a tense three-wicket victory over Warwickshire Bears at Trent Bridge. Warwickshire were bowled out for 139 in their final over, with Rob Yates taking 4-22 to keep his side’s hopes alive. Jack Haynes top-scored with 36 from 17, including three sixes, while George Linde hit the winning boundary. Mohammad Ali claimed three wickets as Notts Outlaws improved to two wins in five North Group matches. ## Leicestershire edge past Sussex Leicestershire Foxes claimed a four-wicket win over Sussex Sharks at Hove after Ashton Turner’s match-winning half-century. Sussex were dismissed for 179 despite an opening partnership of 98 between Harrison Ward and Dan Hughes. Ward’s 69 from 33 balls included five sixes before Turner’s unbeaten 57 from 28 sealed the victory. Leicestershire’s win moves them clear of Lancashire at the bottom of the North Group. ## North Group recap: Bairstow and Ali shine Jonny Bairstow’s captaincy and batting set the tone as Yorkshire extended their North Group lead with a record 106-run win over Lancashire. Bairstow’s 50 and a 105-run stand with Will Luxton powered Yorkshire to 213-7. The Lightning’s chase imploded to 27-3 inside four overs, finishing at 107 all out. Moeen Ali (3-16) and Jafer Chohan (4-17) led the bowling attack, while Liam Livingstone top-scored with 44 for Lancashire, now on three losses from four. ## South Group recap: Lawrence falls short Hampshire Hawks held off a late Surrey surge to secure their fifth straight victory in the South Group. Toby Albert and Ali Orr’s 73-run opening stand laid the foundation for Hampshire’s 215-5. Surrey’s reply nearly succeeded after Jacks (70) and Lawrence (94 not out) revitalized their innings. A 22-run final over left Hampshire needing 22, with Lawrence striking 15 but falling short of a last-ball six. Surrey finished on 210-6 after Chris Jordan’s final-ball heroics fell short.