Kent beats Hampshire as Lees scores record-equalling century in T20 Blast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Kent secured a victory over Hampshire at Canterbury in the T20 Blast, ending Hampshire's six-match winning streak. Hampshire posted 176-6, led by James Vince's 84 runs. Kent's chase, bolstered by Sam Billings' 50 from 21 balls and Daniel Bell-Drummond's 54, concluded with a seven-wicket win with eight balls remaining. In another match, Alex Lees hit 108 off 64 balls for Durham, matching a club record against Middlesex as Durham won by 100 runs.
- •Kent chased down 176 runs to beat Hampshire by seven wickets.
- •James Vince scored 84 for Hampshire in their innings.
- •Alex Lees scored 108, equaling Durham's T20 record.
- •Durham won their match against Middlesex by 100 runs.
- •Kent's Billings contributed a rapid 50 to the chase.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Kent stun Hants as Lees ties record in T20 Blast
- 7:29 PMBBC Sport — Kent stun Hants as Lees ties record in T20 Blast
"Half-centuries from Daniel Bell-Drummond and Sam Billings inspire Kent to victory over South Group leaders Hampshire in the T20 Blast.
"Half-centuries from Daniel Bell-Drummond and Sam Billings inspire Kent to victory over South Group leaders Hampshire in the T20 Blast.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 7:32 PMKent stun Hants as Lees ties record in T20 Blast
Half-centuries from Daniel Bell-Drummond and Sam Billings inspire Kent to victory over South Group leaders Hampshire in the T20 Blast.
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 7:29 PMKent stun Hants as Lees ties record in T20 Blast
Half-centuries from Daniel Bell-Drummond and Sam Billings inspire Kent to victory over South Group leaders Hampshire in the T20 Blast.
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