The Cricketer looks ahead to four more games in the competition as the race for the quarter-finals continues
Where: Grace Road
When: Wednesday, August 7. Play begins at 6:30pm.
Lowdown: The Foxes are approaching the midway point of the competition with just two wins while Birmingham are winless in three after an encouraging start.
One to watch: Jeetan Patel went at less than a run a ball and was key to securing the tie with Yorkshire, who should have claimed victory in their pursuit of 178 to win.
Weather: A beautiful mid-summers day is expected at Grace Road with a full game expected.
Tickets: £15 Adults £3 Under-16s - click here for more details
Prediction: Birmingham
Where: County Ground
When: Wednesday, August 7. Play begins at 6:30pm.
Lowdown: Rock bottom Northants host a Durham side who are the joint-most inconsistent side in the competition, with three wins and three defeats from six.
One to watch: Alex Lees' 39 was one of the few positives for Durham in the defeat to Lancashire but the middle-order must keep firing if a last-eight place is to be realised.
Weather: Any mid-afternoon rain will have cleared by the time play begins, with bright sunshine set to ensure a full game is possible.
Tickets: £20 Adults £10 15-17 £7 Under-14s - click here for more details
Prediction: Durham
Jeetan Patel will be key again for the Bears
Where: Bristol
When: Wednesday, August 7. Play begins at 6:30pm.
Lowdown: No team has collected more than the six wins registered by the Spitfires while Gloucester haven't prevailed in this competition since July 25.
One to watch: The return of Hardus Vijoen looks like an inspired piece of business from Kent, with no bowler in the competition having taken more wickets.
Weather: A warm day ahead which is likely to lead to a full game in Bristol.
Tickets: £20 Adults £3 Under-19s - click here for more details
Prediction: Kent
Can Alex Lees inspire Durham?
Where: Chelmsford
When: Wednesday, August 7. Play begins at 7pm.
Lowdown: Better was expected of both these sides with the calibre of talent at their disposal and this game represents an opportunity to galvanise their faltering campaigns.
One to watch: No longer living in Tom Banton's shadow, this could be another chance for Eddie Byrom to star in this competition after his maiden T20 half-century on debut against Surrey.
Weather: A glorious evening in prospect with sun expected throughout.
Tickets: Sold out
Prediction: Somerset
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