Morgan impresses in Middlesex win

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The Irish batsman hit 160 in a partnership of 277 for the third wicket with opener Nick Compton as Middlesex posted 322 for five in the Group B match at Canterbury before seeing off the hosts for just 242 runs.

While Compton put in a classy performance for his 131 he was overshadowed by Morgan's innings. After being named in England's 15-man squad for the ICC tournament next month Morgan was outstanding this morning with sublime shot selection before eventually being caught by Wayne Parnell off Azhar Mahmood.

Kent were facing an uphill struggle with former England wicketkeeper Geraint Jones (57) and Justin Kemp (69) managing half-centuries. However, the hosts' hopes were undermined by Chris Silverwood's three for 26 including the wickets of opener Robert Key and Martin van Jaarsveld.

Marcus Trescothick and James Hildreth both hit hundreds as Group B leaders Somerset beat Scotland by 151 runs at Taunton.

The Sabres had no problem making it maximum points from four games after Trescothick (144) and Hildreth (151) had helped them to a massive 403 for three, their highest ever 50-over score. The pair shared a second-wicket stand of 270 in 36 overs, while Peter Trego smashed 74 not out off just 39 balls.

In reply, Scotland, who had won the toss, managed 252 for nine, with Gavin Hamilton making 62, Ryan Watson 67 and Neil McCallum 50. The visitors opted to bat for a respectable score and the outcome was never in doubt as Trego claimed three for 43 and Alfonso Thomas three for 46.

In Group C, Gloucestershire beat Yorkshire by three wickets with four balls remaining at Bristol.

Sussex also have a quarter-finals spot in their sights after a 56-run victory over Durham at Hove.

Former England man Ed Joyce's 127 helped the home side to 313 before James Kirtley took a career-best six for 50 to destroy the Dynamos' hopes despite opener Phil Mustard's 92.