Islamabad, June 2, 2025: Lancashire secured a thrilling four-wicket win over Durham in the Vitality Blast 2025, thanks to a vintage performance by James Anderson in his first T20 appearance since 2014.
Match Highlights:
- James Anderson T20 2025 comeback: 3 wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs
- Restricted Durham to 150/6 despite a late push by Jimmy Neesham (40*)
- Michael Jones scored 55 against his former side to anchor Lancashire’s chase
- Victory sealed on the final ball with a single from Jack Blatherwick
First Innings: Durham Post 150/6
- Anderson took key wickets:
- Graham Clark (10) caught at deep mid-off
- Alex Lees (16) caught at mid-on
- Colin Ackermann (18) caught at third man
- Powerplay pressure: Durham reduced to 39/2 after six overs
- Raine (29) and Neesham (40*) added 33 to stabilize the innings
- Late hitting pushed Durham to a competitive 150
Second Innings: Lancashire Chase Goes Down to the Wire
- Early blows: Wells (11) and Hurst (4) dismissed quickly
- Michael Jones’ explosive six shattered a car window, reaching 50 off 35 balls
- Tight spells from Neesham and Foulkes kept Durham in the game
- Bohannon (31) and Green’s six in the penultimate over swung momentum back
- Final over drama:
- Bohannon out after hitting a four
- Blatherwick sealed the win with a last-ball single
Bowling Figures That Mattered
- James Anderson: 4-0-17-3
- Jimmy Neesham: 4-0-31-2
- Zak Foulkes: 4-2-22-1
Key Takeaways
- James Anderson’s T20 return in 2025 is one of the biggest talking points of the season.
- Lancashire remains unbeaten in their last three matches of the Vitality Blast 2025.
- Durham suffer their first loss in the tournament despite a valiant fight.
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Why This Matters:
This performance marks a game-changing return for Anderson in the shortest format and keeps Lancashire’s winning momentum alive. For fans and analysts alike, this match is a defining moment in the Vitality Blast 2025.
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