Zafar Gohar's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Middlesex
Middlesex have won by 14 runs. Middlesex batted first and posted 172/6 in 20 overs. Kent, chasing 173, fell short at 158/7 in 20 overs.
Luke Hollman was the standout in the first innings, scoring 34* off 22 balls (SR 155). 1 six and 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 48 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Daniel Bell-Drummond fought hard with 47 off 34 balls, but it was not enough to haul Kent over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Zafar Gohar delivered figures of 3/38 in 4 overs (Econ 9.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
MID lead the series 70-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 18 of the first innings was the inflection point — 20 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
47 off 34 balls (SR 138), 5 fours, 1 sixes
3/38 in 4 overs (Econ: 9.50)
34* off 22 balls (SR 155), 3 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Middlesex showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Kent will rue missed opportunities — a 14 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. MID lead the series 70-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.