Kent kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a commanding 55-run victory over Middlesex at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury. The highlight of the match was Daniel Bell-Drummond’s explosive century, which paved the way for Kent’s formidable batting display as they surpassed 225 runs comfortably. Bell-Drummond and Tawanda Muyeye formed a scintillating 127-run opening partnership off just 67 deliveries, adding to Middlesex’s woes.
Middlesex struggled to contain Kent’s onslaught and failed to pose a threat in their chase. Despite brief contributions from Luke Hollman and Josh De Caires, Middlesex could only muster 173 runs in 19 overs. Kent’s Joey Evison impressed with three wickets for 25 runs.
Kent’s dominant victory keeps them in the race for the quarter-finals. Bell-Drummond’s explosive century and the solid partnership with Muyeye showcased their batting prowess. Middlesex, however, will be disappointed with their performance and need to regroup. Kent’s confidence will receive a boost from this emphatic win as they continue their quest for a spot in the knockout stage.
Brief scores: Kent 228/3 in 20 overs (Danielle Bell-Drummond 111, Tawanda Muyeye 50, Josh De Caires 1-27) beat MIddlesex 173 in 19 overs (Luke Hollman 48, Stephen Eskinazi 32, Joey Evison 3-25) by 55 runs
