Yorkshire Vikings Topple Vitality Blast Pacesetters Lancashire in Thrilling Roses Clash
In a pulsating Roses encounter at Headingley, the Yorkshire Vikings emerged victorious over the Vitality Blast leaders Lancashire Lightning, winning by a margin of seven runs.
Batting first, the home side posted a competitive total of 173 for 8. Captain Shan Masood led the way with a well-crafted 61 off 41 balls, while England’s Joe Root contributed 43 off 33 deliveries. The pair shared a crucial 104-run partnership for the fourth wicket to propel Yorkshire’s innings.
Despite a strong start from the Lightning, with Keaton Jennings scoring 46, the visitors eventually stumbled to 166 for 8 in their chase. Off-spinner Dom Bess was the pick of the Yorkshire bowlers, claiming two key wickets to trigger Lancashire’s collapse from 67 for 2 to 88 for 5.
“The match witnessed a bizarre moment when Masood, on 58, stepped on his own stumps off a no-ball, but was reprieved under the law and remained not out. This proved to be a crucial turning point as the Pakistani batter continued to anchor the Vikings’ innings.”
Chris Green and Saqib Mahmood were the standout performers for Lancashire, with the former taking 2 for 21, while the latter claimed 3 wickets.
The victory marks the second consecutive home Roses triumph for the Yorkshire Vikings, who now have four wins from seven matches. Meanwhile, the North Group leaders Lancashire suffered their third loss in eight encounters.
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