Sean Hunt's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Sussex
Sussex have won by 7 wickets. Kent batted first and posted 133/8 in 20 overs. Sussex chased down 134 in just 17.2 overs.
Kent struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Joe Denly top-scored with 42 off 34 balls (SR 124), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 33 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Daniel Hughes blazed 41 off 37 balls (SR 111), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Kent had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Sean Hunt delivered figures of 3/9 in 4 overs (Econ 2.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
KEN lead the series 52-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 8 wickets for just 133 put Kent on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
42 off 34 balls (SR 124), 1 fours, 2 sixes
3/9 in 4 overs (Econ: 2.25)
41* off 37 balls (SR 111), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Sussex showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Kent were outplayed in all departments. A 7 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. KEN lead the series 52-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.