From the Cricket World

Quick sweep of stories worth flagging — each summarised in a line.

• Kathryn Bryce leads with bat and ball as The Blaze seal T20 double. Scotland international sets up win over Surrey with 4 for 18 before unbeaten 38 in rain-reduced Final.

• Mohammad Ali believes in miracles as Pakistan keep themselves alive. Fast bowler accepts that batting failures have put his team right up against it in second Test.

• Michael Atherton reveals key reasons behind rise in shorter Test matches. Atherton reveals several factors contributing to Test matches becoming shorter in recent decades.