NORTH GROUP ROUND-UP
By Ross Lawson
MOEEN ALI freed the shackles and finally found form to inspire defending champions Worcestershire to a crushing nine-wicket win over T20 Blast rivals Birmingham.

Back in business: Moeen Ali rediscovered his form with the white ball in helping Worcestershire Rapids to an impressive victory over Birmingham Bears
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The dropped England allrounder ruthlessly struck 85 from just 46 balls as the Rapids chased down 185 with eight balls to spare at Edgbaston, with Riki Wessels chipping in with a more-than-useful 65 from 51...