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Nottinghamshire Outlaws' Ben Slater and Rob Lord starred in a dominant performance against Surrey in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. Slater's blistering 164 and Lord's impressive 5 for 45 led Notts to a commanding 107-run victory.Slater, taking advantage of Guildford's short boundaries, unleashed a barrage of nine sixes and 12 fours in his List A best innings. His 119-ball knock, alongside Jack Haynes' fluent 86, formed a formidable 187-run partnership, setting a new List A second-wicket record for Notts against Surrey.Surrey's chase was hampered by Lord's exceptional bowling. The young seamer, making his second senior appearance, showcased his talent with a devastating spell, claiming five wickets. Only Dom Sibley (72) provided resistance for Surrey, while tailender Conor McKerr's late fireworks (71 off 36) proved futile.Notts' total of 378 for 6 was their highest in List A matches against Surrey. Haseeb Hameed, Lyndon James, and Matthew Montgomery contributed valuable runs, while Tom Moores' unbeaten 24 ensured a challenging target.Surrey's response began promisingly with Patel and Sibley adding 66 for the first wicket. However, Moores' stunning catch to dismiss Ben Geddes proved pivotal. Rory Burns, Ben Foakes, and Cameron Steel fell in quick succession, leaving Surrey reeling.Sibley's departure in the 31st over effectively ended Surrey's hopes. Lord continued his impressive display, claiming Josh Blake's wicket two overs later. McKerr and Nathan Barnwell briefly threatened with a 71-run stand, but James and Luke Fletcher wrapped up the innings, securing Notts' third win in Group B.

Warwickshire's unbeaten run in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup continued as they edged out a depleted Surrey side by a thrilling three runs at Rugby School.Chris Benjamin's fluent 75 and Michael Burgess' classy 60 propelled Warwickshire to a competitive 311 for 9. James Taylor and Cameron Steel led the Surrey bowling attack, which was missing 15 players due to England and Hundred commitments.Surrey's response fell just short at 308 for 9, despite a brilliant 149 from Dom Sibley against his former team. Sibley's innings featured 12 fours and four sixes, but only Ben Geddes (62) provided significant support.Warwickshire's innings got off to a shaky start as Ed Barnard was dismissed early by Taylor. However, Rob Yates and Will Rhodes steadied the ship with a 58-run partnership. Yates departed after pulling a Geddes delivery to deep square leg, while Rhodes was bowled by Steel.Hamza Shaikh provided some entertainment with a six over midwicket, but he soon fell to Conor McKerr at long-on. Benjamin and Burgess then took control of the innings, adding 117 runs in 14 overs. Benjamin struck the ball with power and precision, reaching his half-century in just 38 balls. Burgess followed suit with his eighth List A half-century.Benjamin's innings came to an end when he was caught at mid-off, but Kai Smith's cameo of 26 lifted Warwickshire's total over 300.Surrey's reply began brightly as Sibley and Ryan Patel put on a 50-run opening partnership. However, Patel's dismissal triggered a collapse as Surrey lost four wickets in quick succession. Geddes, Rory Burns, Ben Foakes, and Steel all departed, leaving Sibley stranded on 124.Josh Blake's lively 26 gave Surrey hope, but he was dismissed by Oliver Hannon-Dalby. Sibley reached his century, but his hopes of guiding Surrey to victory were dashed when he edged Hannon-Dalby to Burgess.With 39 runs needed from three overs, Nathan Barnwell and Taylor gave it their all, but they fell just short in a thrilling finish.

Cameron Bancroft's masterful century and a disciplined bowling performance propelled Gloucestershire to a convincing 37-run victory over Surrey in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.Bancroft's 100 from 109 deliveries laid the foundation for Gloucestershire's imposing total of 301. Miles Hammond contributed a brisk 51, while skipper Jack Taylor's explosive 44, featuring five sixes, provided late impetus.Surrey's chase was anchored by Ryan Patel's defiant 87 and Josh Blake's 50, but they fell short of the target, mustering only 264. Conor McKerr impressed with List A best figures of 4-32, while Cameron Steel claimed 4-61.Gloucestershire's bowlers maintained consistent pressure throughout Surrey's innings. Matt Taylor's 4-44 and Ajeet Singh Dale's 2-49 proved crucial in restricting the hosts.Surrey's top order struggled against Taylor's new ball burst, with Dom Sibley and Ben Geddes dismissed cheaply. Patel and Ben Foakes rallied with an 89-run partnership, but Singh Dale and Taylor broke the stand.Blake and McKerr threatened with an 85-run seventh-wicket partnership, but Taylor's sharp lifter ended McKerr's resistance. Singh Dale then removed Foakes and Patel, leaving Surrey on the brink of defeat.Blake and McKerr's late resistance delayed Gloucestershire's victory, but Dom Goodman's dismissal of Blake sealed the deal.Bancroft's century anchored Gloucestershire's innings, while Hammond's half-century provided early momentum. Taylor's late cameo gave the visitors a significant boost.Surrey's bowlers, led by McKerr and Steel, kept Gloucestershire in check for much of the innings. However, Taylor's aggressive batting and Bancroft's steady accumulation proved too much for the hosts.

Glamorgan's dominant performance at the Kia Oval propelled them to a resounding seven-wicket victory over Surrey in their Metro Bank One-Day Cup encounter. The Welsh county's bowlers orchestrated Surrey's downfall, restricting them to a meager 121 runs in just 34 overs.Jamie McIlroy and Timm van der Gugten exploited the favorable conditions, claiming three early wickets to leave Surrey reeling at 11 for 3. Ben Foakes emerged as Surrey's lone beacon of resistance, scoring a valiant 44, but his efforts proved futile as Glamorgan's bowlers continued to chip away at the Surrey batting lineup.Dan Douthwaite's double-wicket over further dented Surrey's hopes, while Andy Gorvin and Ben Kellaway also contributed with two wickets apiece. Kellaway's switch from right-arm spin to slow left-arm proved particularly effective, as he dismissed Conor McKerr with a skidding delivery.In response, Glamorgan's openers, Eddie Byrom and Will Smale, provided a solid foundation with a 43-run partnership. Byrom's quickfire 28 set the tone for Glamorgan's chase, while Colin Ingram's unbeaten 39 from 26 balls sealed the victory in emphatic fashion.Glamorgan's comprehensive triumph marks their second consecutive win in the One-Day Cup, while Surrey's defeat leaves them winless after two matches. The Welsh county's bowling prowess and clinical batting performance have established them as early contenders in the competition.

Yorkshire Vikings emerged victorious in a thrilling Metro Bank One-Day Cup encounter against Surrey at the Kia Oval, securing a 25-run victory via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.Will Luxton, a rising star for Yorkshire, played a pivotal role with a magnificent 83 off 79 deliveries, including 12 boundaries. George Hill, another young talent, contributed a valuable 51 off 38 balls and claimed three wickets for 41 runs with his medium pace.Matt Revis added to the Vikings' late surge with four dramatic sixes in the final over, propelling Yorkshire to a formidable total of 240 for six from 33 overs. Surrey, set a revised target of 248 from their 33 overs, fell short at 222 for nine.Yorkshire's innings was disrupted by three rain delays, but Luxton remained unfazed, dominating a 97-run partnership with Shan Masood. Hill and Revis also made significant contributions, with the latter's late fireworks proving crucial.Surrey's chase began with the early dismissal of Dom Sibley, but Ryan Patel and Ben Foakes provided some resistance. However, Coad's superb new ball spell and Hill's wickets kept Surrey in check.James Wharton, another Yorkshire youngster, showcased his fielding prowess with two stunning boundary catches, removing Ben Geddes and Rory Burns. Josh Blake and Conor McKerr attempted to salvage the situation for Surrey, but their efforts proved insufficient.Yorkshire's all-round performance was a testament to their depth and potential. The Vikings, who failed to qualify for the knockout stages last year, have emerged as contenders for this year's competition.

Surrey's Sam Curran produced a scintillating performance, smashing his maiden T20 century to guide his team to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Hampshire at The Kia Oval. The triumph secured Surrey a home quarter-final and the top spot in the South Group.Curran, the England all-rounder, unleashed a barrage of six sixes and seven fours in his unbeaten 58-ball 102. He reached his century with the winning hit, as Surrey chased down Hampshire's target of 184 with five balls to spare.Curran, who was dropped on 11 and caught off a no-ball on 44, shared crucial partnerships with Dominic Sibley (27) and Jamie Overton (21). John Turner emerged as the pick of Hampshire's bowlers, claiming 2 for 30.Hampshire's innings was anchored by Toby Albert's career-best 66, his first half-century in the format. Jordan Clark's economical 3 for 24 kept the target within reach, while Matt Dunn, playing his first T20 match in three years, chipped in with two wickets.Despite missing their leading scorers Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith due to Test duty, Surrey's batters stepped up to the challenge. Will Jacks started aggressively with a six off the first ball, but Brad Wheal dismissed him and Laurie Evans in quick succession.Eddie Jack removed Rory Burns with a stunning catch by Tom Prest, leaving Surrey reeling at 27 for 3. However, Curran's reprieve on 11 proved pivotal. He celebrated by hitting Dawson for a six and then punished Howell with two consecutive maximums.Despite losing Sibley, Curran reached his half-century in 34 balls and surpassed his previous career-best in the format with a fourth six. Overton joined the party with two sixes off Jack, and although he departed before the end, Curran sealed the victory with a six into the Bedser Stand.

Surrey's Will Jacks propelled his team to a crucial 13-run victory over Essex in the Vitality Blast South Group, securing a home quarter-final berth. Jacks' scintillating 86, featuring five towering sixes, played a pivotal role in Surrey's triumph.After a steady start, Surrey's innings took a hit when Essex's spin duo of Matt Critchley and Simon Harmer claimed three wickets in quick succession. However, Jacks' counterattacking knock, including a record-breaking sixth-wicket partnership with Jordan Clark, revived Surrey's fortunes.Essex's chase began promisingly, with Adam Rossington and Michael Pepper putting on a rapid fifty. However, Cameron Steel's double strike and Chris Jordan's economical bowling put the brakes on Essex's momentum. Rossington's valiant 78 was ultimately in vain as Surrey's bowlers tightened their grip.Surrey's victory was built on a solid foundation laid by Jacks' explosive batting. His ability to clear the boundary with ease and accumulate runs quickly proved invaluable. The team's bowlers also played their part, with Jordan and Curran conceding only single-figure overs in the crucial final stages.Essex's hopes of reaching the knockout stages now hinge on a positive result in their final match against Hampshire. Surrey, on the other hand, can look forward to a home quarter-final with confidence, thanks to their impressive performance in the group stage.

Somerset's Tom Kohler-Cadmore played a pivotal role in their six-wicket victory over Surrey in the Vitality Blast South Group match at Taunton. Chasing 183, Somerset reached the target with six balls to spare, thanks to Kohler-Cadmore's match-winning half-century.Kohler-Cadmore's 51 off 32 balls, including three sixes and three fours, was the cornerstone of Somerset's chase. He shared a crucial 67-run stand with Tom Abell for the third wicket. Debutant George Thomas also impressed with a 25-ball 40, while Sean Dickson's unbeaten 20 at the death sealed the victory.Surrey's innings was built around a 107-run partnership between Sam Curran and Rory Burns. Curran scored 59 off 42 balls, while Burns top-scored with 62 off 44 deliveries. Jamie Overton's quickfire unbeaten 30 at the death added impetus to Surrey's total.Somerset's chase got off to a flying start, with Tom Banton hitting three boundaries in one over. Thomas continued the momentum, taking Dan Worrall for a six and three fours. Surrey fought back, but Kohler-Cadmore's six off Chris Jordan and two fours off Tom Lawes kept Somerset in control.Kohler-Cadmore reached his half-century off 28 deliveries, and he and Abell raised a 50-run partnership off 31 balls. However, Surrey's Jordan and Jacks removed both batsmen in quick succession. Dickson and Gregory then combined for an unbroken 34-run partnership to guide Somerset home.

Surrey's resilience shone through in a thrilling Vitality Blast encounter at the Kia Oval, where they edged out Kent Spitfires by a narrow five-run margin under the Duckworth/Lewis method.Despite a delayed start due to rain, Surrey managed to post a competitive 103 for 5 in their allotted 10 overs. Laurie Evans led the charge with a brisk 25, while Dom Sibley and Reece Jordan contributed valuable sixes.Kent's chase got off to a shaky start as Daniel Bell-Drummond departed early. However, Feroze Khushi (35) and Sam Billings (14*) kept their hopes alive with some late hitting.The match reached a pivotal point in the penultimate over when Khushi was dismissed by Cameron Steel. Kent needed 17 runs from the final over, but Surrey's captain Chris Jordan held his nerve and restricted them to 81 for 3.Surrey's innings also featured a dramatic twist in the final over. Grant Stewart's no-ball full toss allowed Ben Geddes to smash a six, adding 19 runs to their total.Key moments in the match included Cameron Steel's economical fourth over, which stifled Kent's momentum, and Jordan's accurate bowling under pressure in the final over.Surrey's victory consolidates their position at the top of the South Group standings, while Kent's seventh loss in ten games leaves them struggling to qualify for the quarter-finals.