BEARS vs DER: Birmingham Bears maintained their strong home record with a comprehensive 58-run victory over an underperforming Derbyshire Falcons team in their BEARS vs DER Vitality Blast 2025 match at Edgbaston. The win gave the Bears consecutive victories, while Derbyshire continued to proceed without a win after four consecutive losses.
Latham and Davies’ Strong lead Bears to 199
Sent in to bat first, the Bears’ opening pair, Tom Latham and Alex Davies, provided another explosive start. Having put on 103 runs for Yorkshire, the duo added 79 more off 54 balls, building a strong platform.
Latham played a smooth 58 off 42 balls. Davies missed his fifty by just a whisker with 49 off 29 balls, hitting 3 sixes and 5 boundaries. Despite a middle-overs dip and a late flourish by Derbyshire bowlers, led by Pat Brown’s 3 for 40, the Bears tallied a fighting 199 for 6.
Derbyshire Crumble to 141 All Out Despite Whiteley’s Fifty
The Falcons’ reply stalled almost right from the beginning. George Garton and Hasan Ali initiated a top-order collapse that left the Falcons at 28 for 4 in the first four overs. Ross Whiteley (50 off 37) and Wayne Madsen (46 off 32) provided brief resistance.
Hasan Ali was the star with the ball, claiming a stunning 6 for 23, including a hat-trick removing Whiteley, Alex Thomson, and Ben Aitchison in consecutive deliveries.
Hasan Ali’s Hat-Trick Headlines Bowling Masterclass
Hasan Ali’s performance was the defining highlight of the BEARS vs DER encounter. The Pakistani pacer struck early and returned to finish off the tail dramatically:
- Took 2 early wickets
- Returned for a hat-trick to seal the game
- Ended with 6 wickets for just 23 runs
Adding to the spectacle, George Garton took 5 catches, equaling the T20 world record for most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in a match.
Injury-Hit Derbyshire Struggles Continue
Already without Samit Patel, suffering from a calf injury, Derbyshire’s depth was stretched. Emergency loan signing Fynn Hudson-Prentice was unable to stem the tide, and despite fightback attempts, their season remains winless.
BEARS vs DER: Key Match Stats at a Glance
| Category | Birmingham Bears | Derbyshire Falcons |
| Total Score | 199/6 (20 overs) | 141 all out (19.1 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Tom Latham (58) | Ross Whiteley (50) |
| Best Bowler | Hasan Ali (6/23) | Pat Brown (3/40) |
| Catches (non-WK) | George Garton (5 – World Record) | — |
| Result | Bears defeated by 58 runs | (Falcons won by 58 runs) |
Bears Build Momentum, Derbyshire in Despair
With this victory in the BEARS vs DER encounter, Warwickshire Bears are getting into a groove early in the campaign. In contrast, the Derbyshire Falcons require a drastic turnaround to remain competitive in the Vitality Blast 2025.
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