Somerset, Lancashire Reach T20 Blast Finals Day with Key Quarterfinal Wins

Sean Dickson played a pivotal role in Somerset's dramatic victory over Birmingham Bears in the T20 Blast quarter-final, scoring an unbeaten 71 off 26 balls, including five sixes, to steer his team to a last-ball win at Taunton. Somerset chased down the Bears' total of 190 for six, with Tom Abell also contributing 51 runs, as Dickson hit two sixes and a four in the final over to secure the win. The victory marked Somerset's fifth consecutive appearance at the T20 Blast Finals Day, equaling a record with their 11th overall. The Bears, led by captain Alex Davies who scored 71, looked poised to win but were denied by Dickson's late flourish under pressure. Meanwhile, Lancashire also advanced to the Finals Day after Liam Livingstone's unbeaten 85 guided them to a three-wicket win over Kent, overcoming early setbacks in their chase. These quarter-final results set the stage for an exciting Finals Day featuring strong performances from key players like Dickson and Livingstone.