Surrey's explosive batting display, spearheaded by Jamie Smith's blistering 76, propelled them to a commanding 19-run victory over Glamorgan in the Vitality T20 Blast.
Smith's innings, which included six towering sixes, laid the foundation for Surrey's imposing total of 200 for 8. The Glamorgan bowlers struggled to contain Smith's onslaught, with only Timm van der Gugten managing to dismiss him.
Surrey's batting depth was evident as Laurie Evans (24 not out) and Sean Abbott (24 not out) provided valuable contributions in the latter stages of the innings. Glamorgan's fielding also proved costly, with several dropped catches allowing Surrey to post a formidable target.
Glamorgan's chase began promisingly, with Marnus Labuschagne (58) and Colin Ingram (50) forging a 99-run partnership. However, Surrey's seam attack, led by Gus Atkinson and Jordan Clark, struck early blows to peg back the Glamorgan innings.
Despite Labuschagne and Ingram's efforts, Glamorgan's middle order struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Ingram's run out, caused by a mix-up with Labuschagne, proved to be a turning point in the match.
Chris Cooke's late flurry of runs briefly raised Glamorgan's hopes, but he was left with too much to do in the final over. Surrey's bowlers held their nerve to secure a comfortable victory and maintain their unbeaten start to the Blast campaign.
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