Imad Wasim, Usama Mir's heroics not enough for their teams in T20 Blast QFs

Nottinghamshire all-rounder, Imad Wasim, showcased an exceptional all-round performance in the third quarter-final match against Somerset on Friday in the Vitality Blast 2023. 

Despite his efforts, Nottinghamshire fell short and was eliminated from the aforementioned tournament. 

Imad's unbeaten 31* off 15 balls, which included two fours and one six, helped his team reach a competitive total of 157/6, when his side was struggling at 108/6 in the 16th over. 

The 34-year-old also bowled a double-wicket maiden over, and claimed back-to-back wickets of the opponent team's top batters, and conceded 33 runs in his four overs.

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However, Somerset managed to chase down the target after losing five wickets with only three deliveries remaining.

In a surprising upset, Worcestershire faced a defeat against Hampshire in the fourth quarter-final match of the ongoing 2023 Blast tournament. 

Worcestershire's batting struggled from the start as they were bowled out for a mere 100 runs in the first innings, inside the 17th over. 

The team found itself in dire straits at 29/6 when Usama Mir took charge and scored 39 runs from 34 deliveries, which included four boundaries and a six. 

Hampshire comfortably reached the required target after losing five wickets with 4.3 overs to spare in the final innings.

The 27-year-old showcased his brilliance with the ball and claimed two wickets while conceding only 20 runs in his four-over spell. 

Hence, Worcestershire's low target proved no match for Hampshire, leading to the team's exit from the tournament.