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Surrey Beat Hampshire by 69 Runs in Vitality Blast Clash
Surrey Beat Hampshire by 69 Runs in Vitality Blast Clash originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Surrey secured a 69-run victory over Hampshire in their Vitality Blast South Group encounter held in Southampton on June 17, 2025.
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Batting first, Surrey posted 193 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. Dom Sibley anchored the innings with a composed 70 off 46 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Will Jacks contributed a quick 41 from 24 deliveries, helping to set up a strong total. Hampshire's Scott Currie was the most effective bowler for the home side, finishing with 2 for 36 in four overs, while Benny Howell picked up 1 for 24 from three overs.
In response, Hampshire were bowled out for 124 in 17.5 overs, falling well short of the 194-run target. Lhuan-dre Pretorius top-scored with 28 from 19 balls, and Joe Weatherley added 27 off 19, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled under pressure.
Nathan Smith led Surrey's bowling attack with figures of 3 for 18 in 2.5 overs, including the final wicket of John Turner, who was caught by Chris Jordan for 4. Jordan also took 2 for 17 from his full four overs. Mitchell Santner and Reece Topley each claimed two wickets as well.
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"They got an above-par score. It is tricky when you are chasing a big total, and then you lose three wickets in a row at the back end of the powerplay. The new guys have to take chances, and the run rate is increasing. When it reaches beyond 12 runs an over, it becomes difficult," Adi Birrell, Hampshire head coach said.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
