Lancashire beat Yorkshire by 22 runs – T20 Blast Match Report
Lancashire won by 22 runs in the 98th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Liam Livingstone struck 60 off 39 balls to anchor Lancashire’s total of 216 for 6, while Mitchell Stanley took 4 for 30 to dismantle Yorkshire’s chase. The hosts move to 10th (5W 5L 1T, 22pts) while Yorkshire slip to 6th (6W 5L 1T, 26pts) after a disappointing run-chase at Old Trafford.
Lancashire Post 216 – Livingstone Leads the Charge
Lancashire won the toss and elected to bat, and the decision paid immediate dividends. Ben McDermott set the tone with 46 off 23 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes) before falling caught at 89 for 2 in the 8th over. Keaton Jennings departed for a duck at 12 for 1 off just 1.2 overs, but Lancashire’s middle order proved too strong.
Liam Livingstone was the centrepiece, striking at 154 with 4 fours and 4 sixes to guide Lancashire from 89 for 2 to 128 for 3 in the 12th over. Matthew Hurst (17 off 11, 2 sixes) and Shadab Khan (38 off 20, 3 fours, 2 sixes) kept the momentum rolling, with Shadab striking at 190 to propel Lancashire past 190 in the 18th over. Jack Blatherwick finished with a flourish – 15 off 6 (2 sixes) – as Lancashire reached 216 for 6.
Logan van Beek was Yorkshire’s standout bowler, taking 3 for 42 from 4 overs despite the onslaught, while Hasan Ali (1/47) and Daniel Moriarty (1/35) struggled with the bat in hand.
Yorkshire Fall Short – Stanley’s Spell Proves Decisive
Yorkshire’s chase began poorly. William Luxton was bowled by Mitchell Stanley for 11 at 21 for 1 in the 1st over, and Adam Lyth fell for 25 at 43 for 2 in the 3rd over. Joe Root managed just 4 at 43 for 3, and Jonny Bairstow departed for 2 at 47 for 4.
Matthew Revis steadied the ship with 52 off 38 (2 fours, 3 sixes), building a crucial 126-run stand with Logan van Beek (40 off 24, 4 fours, 1 six) to bring Yorkshire back into contention at 173 for 5 in the 18th over. But Stanley returned to finish the job, claiming Revis and Moeen Ali in quick succession to finish with 4 for 30 from 4 overs. Andrew Tye (29 off 14, 3 sixes) and Hasan Ali (13 off 5, 2 sixes) provided late fireworks, but Yorkshire fell 22 runs short at 194 for 8.
James Anderson took 2 for 50 from 4 overs, while Shadab Khan claimed 1 for 26 from 3 overs with the ball.
Statz MVP: Logan van Beek (Statz Rating: 124.12)
Logan van Beek earns the Statz MVP award with a Statz Rating of 124.12 – a commanding all-round display despite Yorkshire’s defeat. Van Beek took 3 for 42 from 4 overs with the ball, then struck 40 off 24 (4 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 167 to keep Yorkshire in the hunt during the chase. His combined impact across both disciplines was the standout individual performance of the evening.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Logan van Beek (YOR) – Statz Rating: 124.12 | 40 off 24 (SR 167) plus 3/42 from 4 overs. Dominant all-rounder in a losing effort.
- Mitchell Stanley (LAN) – Statz Rating: 113.08 | 4/30 from 4 overs at economy 7.5. Match-winning spell under pressure.
- Shadab Khan (LAN) – Statz Rating: 84.73 | 38 off 20 (SR 190, 3 fours, 2 sixes) plus 1/26 from 3 overs. Explosive batting in the powerplay phase.
- Liam Livingstone (LAN) – Statz Rating: 68.46 | 60 off 39 (SR 154, 4 fours, 4 sixes). Anchor role in Lancashire’s total.
- Ben McDermott (LAN) – Statz Rating: 68.27 | 46 off 23 (SR 200, 6 fours, 2 sixes). Explosive start to Lancashire’s innings.
Turning Point
The match turned when Matthew Revis was caught for 52 at 173 for 5 in the 18th over (ball 18.4). Revis had steadied Yorkshire’s chase with a 126-run stand alongside van Beek, but his dismissal exposed the lower order. Stanley then claimed Moeen Ali two balls later, and despite late hitting from Tye and Hasan Ali, Yorkshire could not recover the momentum.
Match Context
This was the 98th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 group stage. Lancashire (10th, 5W 5L 1T, 22pts) pick up a crucial home win to keep their qualification hopes alive. Yorkshire (6th, 6W 5L 1T, 26pts) remain in the top six but will be disappointed after coming so close. Check the full scorecard and head-to-head record on Statz for the complete breakdown, and explore the bet builder for more insights.
