Kent 331 (Bell-Drummond 102, Leaning 75, Lawes 4-51) and 121 for 0 (Denly 63*) trail Surrey 673 for 7 dec (Curran 126, Jacks 103*) by 221 runs Towards the back of what will always be known as the Peter May Stand at the Kia Oval a small encampment has been …
Read More »Daniel Bell-Drummond doubles up as Kent close out stalemate with ease
Surrey 673 for 7 dec (Curran 126, Amla 124, Geddes 124, Jacks 103*) drew with Kent 331 (Bell-Drummond 102, Leaning 75; Lawes 4-51) and 361 for 4 (Bell-Drummond 107*, Denly 69) When two of the possible results of a first-class match have been virtually ruled out after little more than …
Read More »Sam Curran scores maiden hundred as Surrey cut loose to rack up 673-7 against Kent
Kent 147 for 2 (Bell-Drummond 62*) trail Surrey 673 for 7 dec (Curran 126, Jacks 103*) by 526 runs No matter its grandeur, a great building in a world city is almost certain to be ignored by those who live in the metropolis. A visitor turning sharp left out of …
Read More »Hundreds for Hashim Amla and Ben Geddes question Kent wisdom to insert
Surrey 445 for 5 (Amla 124, Geddes 124, Smith 55, Curran 53*) vs Kent At lunch and teatime in County Championship matches the ground authorities at The Kia Oval allow spectators to stroll on the outfield at the Pavilion End. Many of those granted that pleasant privilege on the Sunday …
Read More »Kent lose fifth game in a row as all-round Surrey stay unbeaten
Surrey 159 for 6 (Curran 43) beat Kent 127 for 9 (Denly 44, Topley 3-24) by 32 runs Reigning Vitality Blast champions Kent Spitfires continued their abject title defence title with a 32-run defeat to Surrey at Canterbury. Spitfires have now lost all five of their Blast matches this season …
Read More »Rain wrecks Surrey’s victory push as Kent climb off the bottom
Kent 230 (Robinson 71, Jacks 4-65) and 114 for 1 (Compton 63*) drew with Surrey 671 for 9 dec (Pope 96, Overton 93, Foakes 91, Curran 78, Patel 76, de Grandhomme 66, Clark 54*) Division One leaders Surrey drew their LV= Insurance County Championship match with Kent after rain ruined …
Read More »Rain wrecks Surrey’s victory push as Kent climb off the bottom
Kent 230 (Robinson 71, Jacks 4-65) and 114 for 1 (Compton 63*) drew with Surrey 671 for 9 dec (Pope 96, Overton 93, Foakes 91, Curran 78, Patel 76, de Grandhomme 66, Clark 54*) Division One leaders Surrey drew their LV= Insurance County Championship match with Kent after rain ruined …
Read More »Surrey break batting record in commanding display at Kent
Kent 45 for 1 (Compton 14*, Bell-Drummond 7*, Worrall 1-8) trail Surrey 671 for 9 dec (Pope 96, Overton 93, Foakes 91, Curran 78, Patel 76, de Grandhomme 66, Clark 54*) by 626 runs Surrey dominated Kent on day two of their LV= Insurance County Championship match at Beckenham, posting …
Read More »Ollie Pope, Ben Foakes remind England’s new management of their qualities
Surrey 318 for 4 (Pope 96, Foakes 86*, Patel 76) vs Kent Sometimes you do just have to check yourself. Yes, Kent’s suburban secondary ground at Beckenham was bathed in deceptively bright sunshine as a brisk wind swept through the ground and stayed there, forcing all but the most optimistic …
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