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Sam Curran top-scored with a speedy 69 from 38 balls after which took 5 for 30 as Surrey powered to a 72-run win at The Oval to say high spot within the South Group

Sam Curran took 5 for 30 as Surrey maintained their sturdy begin within the Vitality Blast

Sam Curran shone with bat and ball as Surrey maintained their successful begin within the Vitality Blast with an emphatic victory over winless Hampshire on Thursday.

Curran top-scored with a speedy 69 from 38 balls after which took 5 for 30 as Surrey powered to a 72-run win at The Oval to say high spot within the South Group.

Curran placed on 131 for the second wicket whereas Will Jacks (64 from 36 balls) and Sunil Narine (52 from 23) weighed in with one other half-century because the hosts ran up 228 for 4.

The trio hit 14 sixes between them and Laurie Evans added one other two in his 25 not out.

James Fuller made 43 within the Hawks’ response however turned certainly one of Curran’s 5 victims as his aspect had been bowled out for 156.

Glamorgan eased to a six-wicket win over Essex within the different match within the group in Cardiff.

Michael Hogan (three for 21) and Michael Neser (three for 13) starred because the Eagles had been restricted to 113 for 9.

Sam Northeast’s run-a-ball 44 then laid the inspiration as Glamorgan completed the job with 19 balls to spare.

Leicestershire ended Birmingham’s successful begin within the North Group as they held on for a tense five-run win at Edgbaston.

The Foxes posted a average 152 for 9 however then bowled and fielded beautifully to maintain the house aspect off high spot.

Scott Metal led the best way for the guests with a T20-best 72. however solely Ben Mike (34) supplied a lot help within the face of superb bowling from spinners Jake Lintott (4 for 27) and Danny Briggs (two for 25).

Alex Davies additionally turned the primary Bears wicketkeeper to say 5 victims in a T20 innings with three catches and two stumpings.

Davies then hit an enterprising 43 from 31 balls within the Bears’ reply, however the Foxes took common wickets and restricted them to 147 for 9.

Carlos Brathwaite was left unbeaten on 28, whereas Rehnan Ahmed and Mike took three wickets apiece.