Middlesex triumph at Park Road

Jun 25 2008 By Adrian Seal

Middlesex returned to the top of the Sourh Division as beat rivals Kent by six runs in an exciting Twenty20 clash at Uxbridge's Park Road last night (Tuesday).

Before a good crowd in perfect summer conditions Middlesex rattled up 171-7 off their 20 overs with Eion Morgan (62) and Dawid Malon (52 not out) top scoring for the Crusaders.

Kent, who went into the match as division leaders, made a brave attempt to attack the Middlesex target with Robert Key leading the way with 49.

However, they were kept in check by some excellent bowling from Tyron Henderson (4-29)) and the veteran Shaun Udal (3-19) and finally finished six runs short on 165-8 as Middlesex returned to the top of the table and strengthened their grip on claiming a last eight spot in the competition.