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September 4, 2024
In a tense T20 Blast 2024 quarter-final at the Kia Oval, Surrey overcame Durham by five wickets to secure their place in the semi-finals. Despite a competitive target of 163 set by Durham, Surrey chased it down with two overs to spare, thrilling the home crowd and solidifying their position as strong title contenders.
The match featured a crucial moment of drama when Surrey wicketkeeper Rory Burns fumbled an easy run-out chance during Durham’s innings. In the 15th over, Bas de Leede hit the ball to the covers, where Will Jacks made an exceptional diving stop and fired a throwback to the wicketkeeper. However, Burns could not collect the ball cleanly, missing a simple chance to run out Michael Jones, who was caught in a mix-up between the wickets. This mishap gave Durham a much-needed lifeline at a critical game moment.
Despite the slip-up, Surrey remained composed during their chase. Durham posted 162/8, but Surrey’s batting lineup was up to the task, reaching 164/5 in 18 overs. Dominic Sibley was the star of the chase, anchoring the innings with a superb 67 six fours and two sixes off of 48 balls. Sam Curran provided excellent support, smashing 52 from just 34 balls, featuring four sixes.
The duo’s efforts ensured Surrey’s passage to the semi-finals. Sibley deservedly earned Player of the Match honors for his match-winning knock. Though Burns’ missed run-out could have been costly, Surrey’s all-around solid performance saw them comfortably over the line.
The second quarter-final of the Vitatoday’s0 Blast 2024 will see Sussex take on Lancashire at the County Ground, Hove, on Wednesday, September 4, at 6:00 pm GMT. Both teams are vying for a spot in the semi-finals in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
Sussex heads into the clash with momentum after their Sussex victory over Middlesex. They finished second in the South Group with 18 points, backed by 9 wins and 5 losses and a net run rate of 0.607. Their consistent form makes them a formidable opponent for Lancashire.
Despite a solid campaign, Lancashire has shown vulnerability, particularly in its batting. It finished third in the North Group with 17 poiLancashire’s run rate of 1.109 but is coming off a defeat against Northamptonshire. Lancashire must address its inconsistency, especially in the middle, to succeed.
The County Ground in Hove is expected to favor batters due to its consistent pace and bounce. However, spinners may come into play as the match progresses. Pacers must focus on accurate lengths and effective use of cutters to exploit the conditions.
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Sussex: Charlie Tear, TP Alsop (wk), HD Ward, Danial Ibrahim, Daniel Hughes, TJ Haines, James Coles, N McAndrew, TS Mills (C), Ollie Robinson, DJ Lamb, Oliver Carter, JA Simpson, CA Pujara, Tom Clark, ZL Cachet, Bertie Foreman, H Rogers, FJ Hudson-Prentice, Jayden Seales, Archie Lenham, Jaydev Unadkat, Henry Crocombe, Aristides Karvelas, Jack Carson, Jofra Archer, Sean Hunt, Jack Campbell
Lancashire: KK Jennings, Phil Salt (wk), Matthew Hurst, LS Livingstone (C), Chris Green, LWP Wells, S Mahmood, Luke Wood, Gtoday’srson, WSA Williams, T Hartley, Jos Buttler, GID Lavelle, Harry Singh, SJ Croft, JJ Bohannon, George Bell, TC Bruce, JM Blatherwick, JP Morley, TE Bailey, Tom Aspinwall, James Anderson, Mitchell Stanley, Joshua Boyden, C Barnard, GH Dockrell.
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