Vitality Blast Finals Day Preview

Edgbaston Hosts 2023 Blast Finals Day

Edgbaston will host Finals Day of the 2023 Vitality Blast on July 15. Four teams will battle it out for the coveted trophy, with the semi-finals and final all taking place on the same day.<

Semi-Final Match-Ups

The semi-finals will see Lancashire Lightning take on Yorkshire Vikings, while Hampshire Hawks will face Somerset. Lancashire and Yorkshire finished top of the North Group and South Group respectively, while Hampshire and Somerset were the two highest-placed runners-up.

Lancashire Lightning Aim to Defend Title

Lancashire Lightning are the defending champions, having beaten Hampshire Hawks in the final last year. They will be looking to retain their title and become the first team to win back-to-back Vitality Blast titles since Birmingham Bears in 2014 and 2015.

Yorkshire Vikings Seek First Title Since 2015

Yorkshire Vikings will be looking to win their first Vitality Blast title since 2015. They have reached the semi-finals three times since then, but have been unable to reach the final.

Hampshire Hawks Aim to Go One Better

Hampshire Hawks will be looking to go one better this year after finishing as runners-up last year. They have a strong squad, including England internationals James Vince and Liam Dawson.

Somerset Aim to End Trophy Drought

Somerset will be looking to win their first Vitality Blast title since 2005. They have reached the semi-finals three times in the last five years, but have been unable to progress to the final.

Finals Day Schedule

The Finals Day schedule is as follows:

• Semi-Final 1: Lancashire Lightning v Yorkshire Vikings (11am)
• Semi-Final 2: Hampshire Hawks v Somerset (2.30pm)
• Final: Winner of Semi-Final 1 v Winner of Semi-Final 2 (6.30pm)