| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Hughes | 108 | 52 | 11 | 6 | 207.69 |
| Jack Leaning | 65 | 48 | 9 | 0 | 135.42 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naavya Sharma | 4 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Noah Cornwell | 4 | 55 | 1 | 13.8 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Holden | 52 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 260 |
| Leus du Plooy | 37 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 132.14 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tymal Mills | 4 | 34 | 3 | 8.5 |
| Danny Briggs | 4 | 35 | 3 | 8.8 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Ward | lbw b Naavya Sharma | 29 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 181.25 |
| Daniel Hughes | not out | 108 | 52 | 11 | 6 | 207.69 |
| George Thomas | c Tom Helm b Noah Cornwell | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jack Leaning | c Cracknell b Naavya Sharma | 65 | 48 | 9 | 0 | 135.42 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Cornwell | 4 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13.8 |
| Naavya Sharma | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Tom Helm | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| Zafar Gohar | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Luke Hollman | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua De Caires | b Jack Carson | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
| Matthew Boyle | c Alsop b Jack Leaning | 34 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 141.67 |
| Max Holden | lbw b Tom Price | 52 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 260 |
| Leus du Plooy | c Tom Price b Tymal Mills | 37 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 132.14 |
| Ben Geddes | c Jack Leaning b Tymal Mills | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Joe Cracknell | c Jack Leaning b D Briggs | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.73 |
| Luke Hollman | c and b Tymal Mills | 22 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Zafar Gohar | c Alsop b D Briggs | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Tom Helm | b D Briggs | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Cornwell | not out | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 350 |
| Naavya Sharma | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Hunt | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.7 |
| Jack Carson | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Jack Leaning | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Tymal Mills | 4 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 8.5 |
| Tom Price | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Danny Briggs | 4 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8.8 |
Match Summary:
Sussex triumphed over Middlesex by 18 runs in an exhilarating T20 Blast match. Daniel Hughes was the star with a magnificent century for Sussex, while Tymal Mills and Danny Briggs were impressive with the ball. Max Holden shone for Middlesex with a blistering half-century.
Detailed Narrative:
The match took place at the Merchant Taylors' School Ground, Northwood, where Middlesex won the toss and opted to bowl first. Sussex posted a formidable total of 213/3 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by an exceptional performance from Daniel Hughes, who remained unbeaten on 108 runs off just 52 balls, hitting 11 fours and 6 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 207.69. His innings was crucial in setting up a challenging target for Middlesex.
Harrison Ward contributed with a quickfire 29 off 16 balls, while Jack Leaning supported Hughes well with a steady 65 off 48 balls. Naavya Sharma was the pick of the bowlers for Middlesex, taking 2 wickets for 34 runs.
Chasing a steep target of 214, Middlesex started positively but kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Max Holden played an explosive knock, scoring 52 runs off just 20 balls with a strike rate of 260, including six boundaries and three sixes. Despite contributions from Matthew Boyle (34) and Leus du Plooy (37), Middlesex fell short of the target, finishing at 195/9 in their 20 overs.
Tymal Mills and Danny Briggs were instrumental in restricting Middlesex's chase. Both bowlers took three wickets each, with Mills conceding only 34 runs in his four overs and Briggs giving away 35 runs.
Key moments included impressive catches by Tom Alsop and Jack Leaning that helped Sussex maintain pressure on the Middlesex batsmen. Ultimately, Sussex's disciplined bowling attack and Hughes' brilliant century secured their victory.
Notable Performances:
Sussex's win was characterized by a dominant batting display complemented by effective bowling strategies, ensuring they emerged victorious in this high-scoring encounter.
