Match Report: Kent Second XI vs. Surrey Second XI
In their last T20 South Group match of this seasons competition, Kent’s Second XI won a close encounter, against local rivals, Surrey Seconds, by just three runs, after a dramatic last nine ball over, in their game, at Polo Farm, Canterbury.
Kent Spitfires welcome Surrey to ‘Fortress Canterbury’ for a Sunday afternoon T20 match at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence this weekend!
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The home side posted 185 for 8, from their 20 overs, and Surrey, just missing out on victory, ended their innings on 182 for 4.
Ben Compton scored 76 off 48 deliveries with 11 fours for Kent Seconds, and Marcus O’Riordan, 42, off just 19 balls, with a six and half a dozen boundaries, and the pair shared a half century partnership for the second wicket, off 27 deliveries.
In a late flurry of wickets, Surrey bowler, Yousef Majid took a hat trick, with the wickets of Ben Aldred, James Logan, and Matt Quinn, in his figures of 4 for 41.
In their reply for Surrey Seconds, Dom Sibley, 65 off 39 deliveries, and Josh Blake 51, with six boundaries, got the visitors into a good position, but at the halfway stage of their innings 105 runs were still required for victory, and they did well to get so close, needing 19 runs of an eventful last over, bowled by Nathan Gilchrist, returning to fitness from an injury lay off.
In an over, which contained three wides, Surrey were only able to score 15 runs, with crucially only one boundary, leaving themselves with five to win off the last delivery, but they were unable to find the six-hit needed. James Logan was Kent Seconds best bowler, taking 2 for 13. Jas Singh 1 for 25, Matt Quinn 1 for 42.
Kent Cricket will return to the Nevill Ground, Tunbridge Wells, next week, when the Second XI will have a four day friendly match, against the South Asian Cricket Academy, with the match starting on Monday, June 5, a chance for Kent Members and supporters to once again watch some cricket at the venue. Admission is free.
By Peter Burrowes
The Oldest Rivalry comes to Canterbury this Sunday!
Kent Spitfires welcome Surrey to ‘Fortress Canterbury’ for a Sunday afternoon T20 match at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence on 4 June!
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Members do not need to pre-book their space at T20 matches as per last season – entry will be gained by scanning a valid 2023 Kent Cricket Membership card at the gate.
The Frank Woolley Stand is already completely SOLD OUT for this fixture. An allocation has been set aside for Members & Six Pack Plus Ticket Holders.
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Members do not need to pre-book their space at T20 matches as per last season – entry will be gained by scanning a valid 2023 Kent Cricket Membership card at the gate.
Should seated areas such as the Frank Woolley Stand also sell-out, an allocation is set aside for Members & Six Pack Plus Ticket Holders.
