The T20 Blast this year has been something special and true to form, both the North and South Groups are building up to grandstand finishes. Heading into the final week, there are 12 teams still in contention and only two confirmed dead rubbers.

Here’s what each team needs to do to reach the next stage and secure that all-important home quarter-final.

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South Group

Durham Jets: Durham have already qualified, but will be looking to win their final match against Derbyshire to confirm a home quarter-final. If they lose they will still be guaranteed a spot in the top two should Birmingham Bears win at least one of their last two games.

Lancashire Lightning/Worcestershire Rapids: Both sides have qualified, both sit on 17 points with a game to play, and both face Birmingham Bears in their final fixture. Lancashire’s net run rate is currently the better of the two, but with the Rapids’ game taking place after Lightning’s, when they play they will know exactly what they have to do to get the edge. If Durham lose and both teams win, then both will earn home quarter-final spots.

Nottinghamshire Outlaws/Yorkshire Vikings/Birmingham Bears: Another trio of teams with destinies entwined. If Yorkshire beat Northamptonshire in their penultimate fixture, the August 17 clash between them and Notts will become a de facto knockout. If Yorkshire contrive to lose to bottom-placed Northants, then the Vikings will need a big victory to ensure their net run rate ends above Notts’. In that instance, both sides will be on 14 points, and two Birmingham Bears triumphs would see them leapfrog both teams into fourth place.

Leicestershire/Derbyshire/Northamptonshire: Out