Heino Kuhn: I play with intent
Heino Kuhn hit his third century in four matches as Kent Spitfires defeated holders Nottinghamshire Outlaws and declared he’s out to win trophies.
The in-form South African scored 124* in a comprehensive nine-wicket win built on a superb 194-run opening stand with Daniel Bell-Drummond (79) before Joe Denly’s quickfire 50* clinched a semi-final spot with 14.1 overs to spare.
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Kent’s number 4 said: “We feel very happy and it’s been a good day. I always play to win trophies and this has brought us a little bit closer, two more games and I think if we can play anywhere near as well as we played today then there’s a good chance we can get to the final and pick up the trophy.
“The bowlers definitely did the hard work today. Podders (Harry Podmore) and Matt Henry won us the game and the fielding was good as well. To restrict them to 250 was an unbelievable effort, 300 was par on there. It was a very nice wicket to bat on but all credit must go to the bowlers.
“Daniel and I go out to bat to enjoy our cricket. I play with intent – if it’s there to hit it, I do – and we run hard as well. That played a big part today and batting with Daniel is so nice because we complement each other.”