Notts Outlaws Record Joint-Second-Highest T20 Blast Chase v Bears
In a thrilling match at Trent Bridge on Friday, the Notts Outlaws successfully chased down 227 runs against the Birmingham Bears in the T20 Blast 2025, taking their team home with seven wickets and five balls remaining. The match will be remembered for a long time, as Jack Haynes played a stellar innings of 89* to lead his team to victory.
This impressive chase has earned the Notts Outlaws a spot in the list of the highest successful T20 Blast chases, and it is now joint-second on that list. The Middlesex team holds the record for the highest successful chase, achieving it in 2019 when they chased down 227 runs against the Kent Spitfires in 20.5 overs. Although the Notts Outlaws took a bit longer to achieve this feat, their chase will be remembered as one of the most impressive in the history of the T20 Blast.
The Birmingham Bears got off to a great start, with their openers, Will Rhodes and Rob Yates, scoring 54 runs in the powerplay. The Bears’ batting lineup is known for its ability to score quickly, and this was evident in the way they played on Friday. Their middle-order batsmen, Sam Hain and Ed Pollock, continued the good work, scoring 63 and 34 runs respectively.
The Bears’ total of 226/6 in 20 overs was a challenging one for the Notts Outlaws, but their batsmen were up for the task. Jack Haynes, who has been in excellent form recently, led the charge, scoring 89* off 64 balls. His innings was marked by some impressive strokeplay, and he looked like he was in a different league to the rest of the batsmen.
Haynes received good support from his teammates, with Alex Hales scoring 34 runs and Ben Duckett contributing 24 runs. The Notts Outlaws’ batting lineup is known for its depth, and it was clear that they had the ability to chase down any target.
The Notts Outlaws’ bowling lineup also played a crucial role in their victory. Luke Fletcher and Matt Carter picked up two wickets each, while Samit Patel and Jake Ball took one wicket each. The Bears’ batsmen were well-set, but the Notts Outlaws’ bowlers managed to keep them in check, and they were eventually restricted to 226/6.
The victory for the Notts Outlaws was their second in the T20 Blast 2025, and it has given them a much-needed boost in the competition. The team is looking to make it to the knockout stages, and a win like this will give them the confidence they need to achieve their goal.
In conclusion, the match between the Notts Outlaws and the Birmingham Bears was an exciting one, with both teams giving it their all. The Notts Outlaws’ successful chase of 227 runs is now joint-second on the list of the highest successful T20 Blast chases, and it will be remembered as one of the most impressive in the history of the competition.
Highest Successful T20 Blast Chases Full List
- Middlesex – 227/5 in 20.5 overs vs Kent Spitfires (2019)
- Notts Outlaws – 227/7 in 19.5 overs vs Birmingham Bears (2025)
- Surrey – 226/4 in 19.4 overs vs Hampshire (2018)
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