Surrey maintained their brilliant form in the Vitality Blast 2025 South Group with a gripping victory over Middlesex (SUR vs MID) at Lord’s, courtesy of a half-century by Will Jacks and a calm last over by Chris Jordan. The visitors defended 190 successfully, picking up their ninth win in ten games and consolidating their position at the summit of the table.
Jack’s Fires Surrey Post 189 in Decisive SUR vs MID Encounter
Surrey batted first, having won the toss, and they got off to a sedate start before Will Jacks and Ryan Patel set the innings ablaze in the fifth over when they hammered 23 runs from the bowling of Noah Cornwell. Both added 66 runs from merely 35 balls, with Jack scoring his third half-century in four matches, a smooth 52 from 36 balls.
Patel, who made a 23 off 11 balls of furious hitting, was out swinging at a Ryan Higgins bouncer. Surrey’s progress was halted briefly as they lost three wickets for 22 runs, including Jacks, who was stumped after being lured out of his crease by Luke Hollman (2 for 34).
Dan Lawrence and Tom Curran stabilized the innings with a 61-run partnership off 35 balls, with Curran smashing 47 off 22 before falling to Higgins’ sharp bowling. Jordan Clark added late fireworks, launching two massive sixes in the final over off Tom Helm to take Surrey to 189 for 9.
Middlesex Falter Despite Eskinazi’s Fifty in Vitality Blast Thriller
Pursuing 190 in this closely fought SUR vs MID match, Middlesex started positively with Stephen Eskinazi contributing 53 from 38 balls. He ruled the powerplay, starting with a dominant six on Reece Topley’s second ball.
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Though the turnaround was encouraging, wickets at strategic junctures marred Middlesex’s pursuit. Ben Geddes, who played for Surrey, was caught emphatically by Jamie Overton, and Max Holden was dismissed by a one-handed wonder catch by Sam Curran.
A brief momentum shift came courtesy of skipper Leus du Plooy’s brisk 29 off 17, but a game-changing direct-hit run-out by substitute Adam Thomas, followed by Eskinazi’s dismissal, dealt a heavy blow to Middlesex’s hopes.
Late Blitz by Higgins and Hollman Not Enough
With Middlesex falling behind the rate required, Ryan Higgins (29 off 18)* and Luke Hollman (32 off 14)* then produced a thumping late counterattack. The pair added an unbeaten 62 runs off 29 balls to leave the game hanging in the balance in the last over.
Hollman savaged Sam Curran with three boundaries and a six off the last but one over. But Chris Jordan kept his cool, giving just enough to enable Surrey to win this intense Vitality Blast 2025 SUR vs MID match by 6 runs.
Key Takeaways – SUR vs MID, Vitality Blast 2025
Will Jacks’ 52 (36) is another excellent outing for him at the top.
Tom Curran’s 47 (22) was crucial in the middle overs.
Chris Jordan (2/28) sealed the game with outstanding death bowling.
Middlesex’s Eskinazi (53) and Hollman (32)* led a dramatic chase short of a miracle.
What’s Next?
With this heart-stopping victory in the Surrey vs Middlesex Vitality Blast 2025 match, Surrey are now firm favorites for a top-two position in the South Group. Middlesex, though brave, will have to rally quickly as the tournament moves towards its business end.
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