Kent vs Surrey, 97th Match, T20 Blast 2026
Date: July 10, 2026
Venue: St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
In a dominant performance, Surrey defeated Kent by 9 wickets in the 97th match of the T20 Blast 2026. Surrey's bowlers, led by Jordan Clark's three-wicket haul, restricted Kent to a mere 102 runs. In reply, Jason Roy's explosive half-century ensured Surrey chased down the target with ease. Jordan Clark was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance.
Match Highlights
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Kent's Innings:
Kent struggled to find momentum against Surrey's disciplined bowling attack. Zak Crawley was the top scorer for Kent with a brisk 31 runs off 19 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six. Unfortunately, none of the other batsmen could capitalize on their starts, leading to a total of just 102 runs in 17 overs.
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Surrey's Bowling Performance:
Jordan Clark was the standout bowler for Surrey, claiming 3 wickets for just 26 runs in his 4 overs. He was well supported by Chris Jordan and Dan Lawrence, who took 2 wickets each. Reece Topley and Sean Abbott also chipped in with a wicket each.
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Surrey's Innings:
Chasing a modest target, Surrey started aggressively. Jason Roy played a blistering knock of 50 not out off just 29 balls, including six fours and two sixes, setting the tone for an easy chase. Laurie Evans contributed with a quick-fire 25 off 9 balls before being bowled by Hasan Mahmud. Josh Philippe remained unbeaten on 20 as Surrey reached the target in just 8.5 overs.
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Key Performances:
- Batting: Jason Roy (50* off 29 balls), Zak Crawley (31 off 19 balls)
- Bowling: Jordan Clark (4-0-26-3), Chris Jordan (3-0-5-2), Dan Lawrence (2-0-13-2)
Surrey's comprehensive victory was marked by excellent teamwork and individual brilliance from both batsmen and bowlers, ensuring they secured an emphatic win over Kent.