Match Report: Middlesex Second XI vs. Kent Second XI
Kent Second XI, set a formidable target of 209 to win their T20 South Group match, against Middlesex Seconds, at Enfield, couldn’t quiet meet the challenge, despite a spirited attempt, losing by 25 runs.
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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Skipper Marcus O’Riordan led from the front, with an attractive 75 run innings off 45 deliveries, with eight boundaries and two sixes, in a 50 run partnership with Ben Compton, 33, in 28 deliveries for the second wicket. South African trialist all-rounder, Gerrit Snyman, 26, with four boundaries.
No other Kent batter was able to keep up with the required scoring rate, and with 50 runs required off just 19 deliveries, it became too difficult to reach the winning target, finishing on 183 fpr 7. Josh de Caires 2 for 28, Toby Greatwood 2 for 32.
Some hard hitting batting from de Caries, and the experienced Sam Robson, saw the home side post 208 for 5 from their 20 overs, with the pair putting together a half century partnership for the second wicket, off just 23 deliveries. Both hit six boundaries, and two sixes apiece, in their innings, de Caries 68, Robson 60, and another experienced batter, Mark Stoneman 43. Kent Academy scholar, Barney Ford 2 for 44. Their total proving enough in the end for victory.
Kent Second Eleven play their final T20 match of this season’s competition on Thursday this week, June 1, against Surrey Seconds, at Polo Farm, Canterbury. Admission is free.
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.
