Nottinghamshire Clinch 7 runs Win in a Thriller
Nottinghamshire have won by 7 runs. Nottinghamshire batted first and posted 163/6 in 20 overs. Surrey, chasing 164, fell short at 156/7 in 20 overs.
Jack Haynes was the standout in the first innings, scoring 75* off 55 balls (SR 136). 1 six and 7 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 34 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Jason Roy fought hard with 76 off 50 balls, but it was not enough to haul Surrey over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Chris Jordan delivered figures of 3/22 in 4 overs (Econ 5.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
SUR lead the series 75-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 16 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
76 off 50 balls (SR 152), 10 fours, 1 sixes
3/22 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.50)
75* off 55 balls (SR 136), 7 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Nottinghamshire showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Surrey came up short by 7 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. SUR lead the series 75-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.