Ateeq Javid's partnership with Rikki Clarke, as well as some late hitting from Laurie Evans, gave Birmingham hope, but their 131 always looked underpar
Ateeq Javid's partnership with Rikki Clarke, as well as some late hitting from Laurie Evans, gave Birmingham hope, but their 131 always looked underparGetty Images
And so it proved, as Richard Levi's half-century, and a cameo from Shahid Afridi saw Northants home with two overs to spare
And so it proved, as Richard Levi's half-century, and a cameo from Shahid Afridi saw Northants home with two overs to spareGetty Images
Between innings focus turned, as ever, to the day's most anticipated sporting event: the Mascot Race. Vinny the Viking continued these heady times for Yorkshire, seeing off Somerset's Stumpy, who tripped with the finish line in sight
Between innings focus turned, as ever, to the day's most anticipated sporting event: the Mascot Race. Vinny the Viking continued these heady times for Yorkshire, seeing off Somerset's Stumpy, who tripped with the finish line in sightGetty Images
The second semi-final began with customary fanfare....
The second semi-final began with customary fanfare....Getty Images
...but also proved to be a bit of a damp squib, as a stodgy pitch prevented free-scoring cricket. As his Hampshire team-mates struggled around him, skipper James Vince played with typical elegance for his 69
...but also proved to be a bit of a damp squib, as a stodgy pitch prevented free-scoring cricket. As his Hampshire team-mates struggled around him, skipper James Vince played with typical elegance for his 69Getty Images
His team-mates kept finding way to get out, though, as Lancashire's spinners Stephen Parry and Arron Lilley made hay
His team-mates kept finding way to get out, though, as Lancashire's spinners Stephen Parry and Arron Lilley made hayGetty Images
Fidel Edwards thought he had a second early wicket, but Alex Davies was caught off a no ball, and a few verbals followed
Fidel Edwards thought he had a second early wicket, but Alex Davies was caught off a no ball, and a few verbals followedGetty Images
James Faulkner came in and smashed two sixes to secure Lancashire's place in the final, alongside Karl Brown who made an unbeaten 45
James Faulkner came in and smashed two sixes to secure Lancashire's place in the final, alongside Karl Brown who made an unbeaten 45Getty Images
...and so to the final. Alex Wakely won the toss and invited Lancashire to have a bat first
...and so to the final. Alex Wakely won the toss and invited Lancashire to have a bat firstGetty Images
Compatriots Rory Kleinveldt and Ashwell Prince bump fists on the way to the middle, as Lancashire made a flying start
Compatriots Rory Kleinveldt and Ashwell Prince bump fists on the way to the middle, as Lancashire made a flying startGetty Images
But the introduction of spin pegged Lancashire back - Ben Duckett sharply stumped Karl Brown off Shahid Afridi
But the introduction of spin pegged Lancashire back - Ben Duckett sharply stumped Karl Brown off Shahid AfridiGetty Images

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Up in the stands....
Up in the stands....Getty Images
...there was plenty of fun to be had....
...there was plenty of fun to be had....Getty Images
Out in the middle, Afridi grabbed two wickets in two balls, including prize scalp James Faulkner
Out in the middle, Afridi grabbed two wickets in two balls, including prize scalp James FaulknerGetty Images
The night's sky over Birmingham looked rather marvellous as Northamptonshire kicked off their chase
The night's sky over Birmingham looked rather marvellous as Northamptonshire kicked off their chaseGetty Images
James Faulkner got the first two Northants wickets, first Richard Levi....
James Faulkner got the first two Northants wickets, first Richard Levi....Getty Images
...then David Willey, playing his final white-ball game for Northamptonshire
...then David Willey, playing his final white-ball game for NorthamptonshireGetty Images
Shahid Afridi shared 50 with Josh Cobb...
Shahid Afridi shared 50 with Josh Cobb...Getty Images
... but was caught on the fence: Liam Livingstone celebrates taking the catch to dismiss Boom Boom Afridi
... but was caught on the fence: Liam Livingstone celebrates taking the catch to dismiss Boom Boom AfridiGetty Images
James Faulkner suffered a dislocated finger, but continued to bowl
James Faulkner suffered a dislocated finger, but continued to bowlGetty Images
After Rory Kleinveldt was caught by captain Croft, off youngster Gavin Griffiths, the celebrations began....
After Rory Kleinveldt was caught by captain Croft, off youngster Gavin Griffiths, the celebrations began....Getty Images