Foakes’ heroics still can’t please Stewy

By Richard Spiller

August 22-25, Kia Oval, London
Surrey 278 (Foakes 118, Stevens 3-45) & 174 (Foakes 57, Stevens 4-41, Milnes 4-57) Kent 342 (Stewart 58, Finch 4-69) & 127 (Cox 32, S Curran 4-39)
Kent won by 17 uns
Toss: Surrey, who elected to field
Officials: Nigel Llong, Neil Bainton
Points: Surrey 5, Kent 22
WHILE Darren Stevens celebrated a new contract by leading Kent to an exciting victory in the final hour, Alec Stewart grimly dissected Surrey’s failings.
It was a fourth defeat in as many matches for the hosts, despite the heroic efforts of Ben Foakes, and their dir...

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