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Kent vs Surrey Result – South Group

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

South Group • Vitality Blast

Kent cricket team logo
KET
173/5 (20)
Surrey cricket team logo
SUR
174/5 (20)
Surrey won by 5 wickets
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End of over 20 (9 runs)
Jamie Smith 49 (29)
Sean Abbott 21 (14)
SUR 174/5
Michael Hogan 4-0-37-0
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Michael Hogan to Jamie Smith, 1 run
19.5
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Michael Hogan to Jamie Smith, Four
19.4
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Michael Hogan to Jamie Smith, no run
19.3
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Michael Hogan to Sean Abbott, 1 run
19.2
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Michael Hogan to Sean Abbott, 2 runs
19.1
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Michael Hogan to Jamie Smith, 1 run
End of over 19 (7 runs)
Jamie Smith 43 (25)
Sean Abbott 18 (12)
SUR 165/5
Kane Richardson 4-0-53-0
18.6
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Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, 1 run
18.5
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Kane Richardson to Sean Abbott, 1 run
18.4
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Kane Richardson to Sean Abbott, 2 runs
18.3
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Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, 1 run
18.2
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Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, 2 runs
18.1
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Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, no run
End of over 18 (14 runs)
Jamie Smith 39 (21)
Sean Abbott 15 (10)
SUR 158/5
Grant Stewart 4-2-32-0
17.6
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Grant Stewart to Jamie Smith, 1 run
17.5
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Grant Stewart to Jamie Smith, no run
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Grant Stewart to Jamie Smith, Six
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Grant Stewart to Jamie Smith, Six
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Grant Stewart to Sean Abbott, 1 run
17.1
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Grant Stewart to Sean Abbott, no run
End of over 17 (18 runs)
Jamie Smith 26 (17)
Sean Abbott 14 (8)
SUR 144/5
Kane Richardson 3-0-46-0
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Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, 2 runs
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Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, Six
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Kane Richardson to Sean Abbott, 1 run
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Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, 1 run
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Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, 2 runs
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Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, Six

Match Summary

Kent and Surrey met in South Group of Vitality Blast, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.5: Michael Hogan to Jamie Smith, Four | 17.4: Grant Stewart to Jamie Smith, Six | 17.3: Grant Stewart to Jamie Smith, Six. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Surrey won by 5 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 19.5: Michael Hogan to Jamie Smith, Four
  • 17.4: Grant Stewart to Jamie Smith, Six
  • 17.3: Grant Stewart to Jamie Smith, Six
  • 16.5: Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, Six
  • 16.1: Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, Six

Short Highlights Summary

Surrey won by 5 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.5: Michael Hogan to Jamie Smith, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 20 (9 runs)
Jamie Smith 49 (29)
Sean Abbott 21 (14)
SUR 174/5
Michael Hogan 4-0-37-0

19.6 1 Michael Hogan to Jamie Smith, 1 run

19.5 4 Michael Hogan to Jamie Smith, Four

19.4 0 Michael Hogan to Jamie Smith, no run

19.3 1 Michael Hogan to Sean Abbott, 1 run

19.2 2 Michael Hogan to Sean Abbott, 2 runs

19.1 1 Michael Hogan to Jamie Smith, 1 run

End of over 19 (7 runs)
Jamie Smith 43 (25)
Sean Abbott 18 (12)
SUR 165/5
Kane Richardson 4-0-53-0

18.6 1 Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, 1 run

18.5 1 Kane Richardson to Sean Abbott, 1 run

18.4 2 Kane Richardson to Sean Abbott, 2 runs

18.3 1 Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, 1 run

18.2 2 Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, 2 runs

18.1 0 Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, no run

End of over 18 (14 runs)
Jamie Smith 39 (21)
Sean Abbott 15 (10)
SUR 158/5
Grant Stewart 4-2-32-0

17.6 1 Grant Stewart to Jamie Smith, 1 run

17.5 0 Grant Stewart to Jamie Smith, no run

17.4 6 Grant Stewart to Jamie Smith, Six

17.3 6 Grant Stewart to Jamie Smith, Six

17.2 1 Grant Stewart to Sean Abbott, 1 run

17.1 0 Grant Stewart to Sean Abbott, no run

End of over 17 (18 runs)
Jamie Smith 26 (17)
Sean Abbott 14 (8)
SUR 144/5
Kane Richardson 3-0-46-0

16.6 2 Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, 2 runs

16.5 6 Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, Six

16.4 1 Kane Richardson to Sean Abbott, 1 run

16.3 1 Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, 1 run

16.2 2 Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, 2 runs

16.1 6 Kane Richardson to Jamie Smith, Six

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Kent vs Surrey South Group match?
Surrey won by 5 wickets.

What is the Kent vs Surrey South Group?
Kent vs Surrey is the South Group of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Kent vs Surrey live score?
You can follow the Kent vs Surrey live score, scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary free on CricRed.

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Tournament: Vitality Blast