Kent beats Hampshire as Lees scores record-equalling century in T20 Blast

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Kent beats Hampshire as Lees scores record-equalling century in T20 Blast
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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  • 7:32 PMYahoo SportsKent stun Hants as Lees ties record in T20 Blast
  • 7:29 PMBBC SportKent stun Hants as Lees ties record in T20 Blast
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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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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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