Surrey script report 501 run-chase to beat Kent in County cricket

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Surrey chased down a goal of 501, the second-highest in County Championship historical past after Middlesex beat Notts in 1925.

Dom Sibley and Ben Foakes have been the architects in chief as they stitched a partnership of 207. Sibley scored 140 from 368 balls and batted 511 minutes – making it the slowest ton. Foakes made 124 as Surrey reached the goal in 146.1 overs. Jamie Smith’s 77-ball 114 additionally laid the inspiration for the chase.

Earlier, Kent had posted a first-innings complete of 301. Surrey responded with simply 145 of their first innings. Kent ended their second innings on 344, with Jordan Clark taking 5/79.

Surrey wanted to attain briskly to win, however they by no means seemed in hassle as Sibley and Foakes batted with persistence and willpower.

The win was a big enhance for Surrey and now places them in fifth place within the County Championship desk, whereas Kent stays in fourth.

“It was a fantastic performance from the lads,” stated Surrey captain Rory Burns. “We knew it would be a tough ask, but we never gave up. Dom and Ben set it up with a great partnership, and we could not have asked for more,” he added.