Hampshire vs Kent — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Blast Super League • Hampshire won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Blast Super League, Hampshire took on Kent on Nov 23, 2025, 06:43 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Hampshire won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 288 runs and 12 wickets fall between Kent (143/9 in 20.0 overs) and Hampshire (145/3 in 14.2 overs).
2. Kent Innings Breakdown (143/9)
Batting in the first innings, Kent finished on 143/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.15 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kent accumulated 31 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Dan Bell-Drummond spearheaded the batting effort with 42 runs off 32 balls (including 3 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 131.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Joe Denly , who contributed 40 runs off 25 deliveries, while Harry Finch added 23 (19b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 1, byes: 1, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, James Fuller led the bowling figures with 3/23 in 3.0 overs (economy 7.67), assisted by Scott Currie (2/33 in 4.0 overs).
3. Hampshire Chase & Second Innings Summary (145/3)
Pursuing a target of 144 runs for victory, Hampshire recorded 145/3 in 14.2 overs at a scoring rate of 10.12 runs per over. Tom Prest anchored the chase for Hampshire with 45 runs from 31 balls (5 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 145.2), alongside Fletcha Middleton who chipped in with 36 off 23 balls. Defending the total, Grant Stewart delivered a key spell of 1/10 across 1.2 overs at an economy rate of 7.50, while Fred Klaasen finished with 1/45 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Fletcha Middleton and Tom Prest (Hampshire), who combined for 65 runs off 45 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with TOBY ALBERT making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—James Fuller (Hampshire) topped the match rankings with 116.0 total points, followed closely by Joe Denly (94.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to James Fuller.