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Holders Kent get revenge on Hampshire in Twenty20 Cup

16/06/2008

Twenty20 Cup holders Kent returned to winning ways after beating Hampshire by four wickets at Canterbury.

The Spitfires avenged Saturday's defeat against Hampshire by beating the Hawks at home.

After choosing to bat, Hampshire made 162-7 with Michael Carberry top-scoring with 51.

Kent were led to victory by a solid batting display by their top order as they passed their target with the last ball.

The win for Key's men keeps them second in the South Division with three wins from four games, while the Hawks stay third.

Opener Joe Denly continued his sparkling form with 50 off 46 balls while skipper Robert Key made 40 from 23 deliveries.

Elsewhere, Middlesex continued their unbeaten run after beating Surrey by five wickets at Lord's.

After being put into bat, the Brown Caps posted 141-7 with James Benning top-scoring with 50.

After being 7-2 at one stage, Middlesex sealed victory with 47 from Ed Joyce while Dawid Malan struck an unbeaten 41.

The win keeps Middlesex top of the South Division while Surrey languish in fifth place.

Elsewhere, Derbyshire are up to joint-second in the North Division after a three-wicket win over Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, the Outlaws made 144-9 with Adam Voges starring with 52 from 39 balls while Bilal Shafayat hit 32.

In reply Derbyshire snatched victory off the last ball thanks to West Indian Wavell Hinds making 45 off 36 balls, while Samit Patel took 3-22 for the home side.