Trent Bridge – A sensational five-wicket haul, including a final-over hat-trick from 17-year-old Farhan Ahmed, followed by a blistering half-century from Tom Moores, led Nottinghamshire Outlaws to a stunning four-wicket win over Lancashire Lightning in their final North Group match of the 2025 Vitality Blast.
After opting to bat, Lancashire stumbled to 126 all out, undone by spin and youthful brilliance. In response, Nottinghamshire weathered an early collapse before Moores took charge, powering the side home in just 15.2 overs.
Farhan Ahmed spins a web: 5 for 25, including hat-trick
Lancashire had few answers to the magic of Farhan Ahmed, who registered figures of 4-0-25-5, claiming his maiden T20 hat-trick in the final over of the innings. He removed Luke Wells, Chris Green, and Jack Blatherwick in consecutive balls, drawing Trent Bridge into raptures.
Farhan Ahmed spell came after left-arm spinner Liam Patterson-White (2 for 14) had already dented Lancashire’s top order. The visitors slipped from 42 for 2 to 53 for 5 inside eight overs, with no major recovery in sight.
Despite some late-order resistance from Matt Hurst (33*) and Chris Green (29), Lancashire’s innings lacked momentum, particularly on a surface offering turn and variable bounce.
Moores rescues Notts after early collapse
Nottinghamshire’s chase began in chaos. Tom Hartley struck twice in his opening over, and Notts found themselves tottering at 14 for 4 by the end of the third over. But Tom Moores, batting with calm aggression, counterattacked in style.
He smashed 75 off 42 balls with 7 fours and 5 sixes, taking on both seamers and spinners alike. His crucial 81-run stand with Lyndon James (14) dragged Notts from the brink of defeat into a position of control.
Although Moores fell short of finishing the game—run out with just 13 needed—Daniel Sams (17 off 9) ensured there were no further hiccups, sealing victory with 28 balls to spare.
What this means
Lancashire, who had already qualified for the knockouts, missed a chance to finish the group stage on a high. Nottinghamshire, meanwhile, closed their campaign with a morale-boosting win, showcasing the potential of their young stars—particularly the teenage Ahmed, whose spell might be one of the standout moments of the tournament.
Match Summary
Lancashire 126 all out (20 ovs)
Hurst 33*, Green 29; Farhan Ahmed 5-25, Patterson-White 2-14
Nottinghamshire 127 for 6 (15.2 ovs)
Moores 75, Sams 17*; Hartley 2-25
Nottinghamshire won by 4 wickets
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