Spinners turn on the style for ruthless Bears

North Group leaders Birmingham Bears stamped themselves as the side to beat for any rival with aspirations to win this season’s Vitality Blast as they thrashed Notts Outlaws at Trent Bridge, winning by nine wickets after bowling the home side out for just 57.

The Bears’ batters needed only 32 balls to finish the job, Rob Yates top-scoring with a 20-ball unbeaten 35.