Lancashire Lightning set to welcome capacity crowds back into Emirates Old Trafford for the Vitality Blast

English summers and cricket are like two peas in a pod – bringing up thoughts of leisurely days in the sun, to the backdrop of the gentle sound of leather against willow. But if you’re looking for something faster-paced, then the Jubilee Day Vitality Blast match at Emirates Old Trafford – where Lancashire Lightning take on Northants Steelbacks – will provide more of an adrenaline-fuelled experience.

The Vitality Blast T20 match will take place under lights from 6.30pm on Friday, June 3, and the Fan Village will be hosting activities, food, drink and Jubilee fun. Ticket prices start from just £1 for children and £12 for adults – all Blast matches are ticket only and membership cards will not be valid for access.

Those heading to the ground to enjoy this sporting spectacle will have the chance to see leading Lancashire players in action. Among those taking to the pitch will be leg-spin bowler Matt Parkinson, opening batsman Liam Livingstone, Tim David – the battling, Singapore-born all-rounder – and the England Test team wicket-keeper and batsman Jos Buttler.

Matt Parkinson said: “We are a team that thrives on having the crowd there. The crowd can swing tight matches in our favour and has a massive impact on us as a team, more so than most counties.

“The group of players we have got thrive on big atmospheres and we have a quite a lot of showmen in the side who look to put on those performances for the fans. The atmosphere inside Emirates Old Trafford for Blast matches is amazing and to know that we are finally back to capacity crowds this summer is a great feeling.”

For those new to T20 cricket, it’s essentially a shorter former of the sport – limited to 20 overs of gameplay – and has become popular with cricketing nations