| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Hollman | 34 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 154.55 |
| Ben Geddes | 32 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 152.38 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Lintott | 4 | 31 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Hasan Mahmud | 4 | 33 | 2 | 8.2 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | 47 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 138.24 |
| Sam Billings | 26 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 144.44 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zafar Gohar | 4 | 38 | 3 | 9.5 |
| Matthew Boyle | 3 | 16 | 2 | 5.3 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua De Caires | lbw b Hasan Mahmud | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Matthew Boyle | b J Lintott | 21 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 123.53 |
| Max Holden | c and b J Lintott | 24 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
| Leus du Plooy | c Sam Billings b Ekansh Singh | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 200 |
| Ben Geddes | lbw b Hasan Mahmud | 32 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 152.38 |
| Joe Cracknell | c D Bell-Drummond b Jaydn Denly | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110 |
| Luke Hollman | not out | 34 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 154.55 |
| Eathan Bosch | not out | 23 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 153.33 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Stewart Rogers | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Hasan Mahmud | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Grant Stewart | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| Ekansh Singh | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Jake Lintott | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Jaydn Denly | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawanda Muyeye | run out (Cracknell) | 16 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | c Eathan Bosch b Matthew Boyle | 47 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 138.24 |
| Zak Crawley | c Max Holden b Zafar Gohar | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Sam Billings | st Cracknell b Matthew Boyle | 26 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 144.44 |
| Jaydn Denly | st Cracknell b Hollman | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Harry Finch | b Zafar Gohar | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 106.67 |
| Ekansh Singh | c Leus du Plooy b Zafar Gohar | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Grant Stewart | not out | 17 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 154.55 |
| Thomas Stewart Rogers | not out | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zafar Gohar | 4 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9.5 |
| Naavya Sharma | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Tom Helm | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9.7 |
| Eathan Bosch | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Luke Hollman | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Matthew Boyle | 3 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 |
Date: July 12, 2026
Venue: St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
In a thrilling encounter at the T20 Blast 2026, Middlesex emerged victorious over Kent by 14 runs. Middlesex's top scorers were Luke Hollman with an unbeaten 34 and Ben Geddes with a quick-fire 32. Zafar Gohar was the standout bowler for Middlesex, taking 3 crucial wickets. Daniel Bell-Drummond was the top scorer for Kent with a brisk 47. Matthew Boyle's all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
Middlesex batted first and posted a competitive total of 172 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings saw contributions from several batsmen, with Luke Hollman leading the charge with an unbeaten 34 off just 22 balls, hitting 3 fours and a six at a strike rate of 154.55. Ben Geddes played a crucial knock of 32 runs off 21 balls, including three sixes. Jake Lintott was effective with the ball for Kent, taking two wickets for 31 runs in his four overs.
Kent's chase began with promise as Daniel Bell-Drummond played a solid innings, scoring 47 runs off 34 balls with five boundaries and a six. However, Kent struggled to build substantial partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. Sam Billings contributed with a quickfire 26 but was stumped by Joe Cracknell off Matthew Boyle's bowling.
Zafar Gohar's bowling performance was pivotal for Middlesex as he claimed three wickets for 38 runs in his four-over spell, including the important wicket of Zak Crawley. Matthew Boyle also chipped in with two wickets while conceding only 16 runs in his three overs.
Despite Kent's efforts, they fell short of the target, finishing at 158 for 7 in their 20 overs. The match witnessed some excellent fielding efforts, notably by Joe Cracknell who was involved in two stumpings and a run-out.
The victory by Middlesex was marked by strategic bowling changes and tight fielding, which restricted Kent from accelerating during the crucial phases of their innings. The win further solidified Middlesex's position in the tournament standings.
Key Performances:
This match highlighted the importance of middle-order resilience and effective bowling strategies in securing a T20 victory.
