Surrey Edges Middlesex in Thrilling Vitality Blast Encounter
Exciting Finish in Vitality Blast Men's T20
On July 16, a gripping match in the Vitality Blast Men's T20 saw Surrey narrowly defeat Middlesex by 8 runs, with the outcome decided on the final delivery. The match was filled with suspense, but a remarkable shot by Middlesex's Luke Holman captured everyone's attention.
As Middlesex pursued a target of 190, they started off aggressively. In a surprising turn during the 19th over, Sam Curran bowled for Surrey while Holman was at the crease. Just before the ball was bowled, Holman made an unexpected switch from a left-handed to a right-handed batting stance.
In response, Curran delivered a slower ball wide of off-stump. Holman, however, skillfully hit it towards square leg for a six, sending the ball soaring over the boundary and leaving fans, commentators, and the bowler in disbelief. Even his teammates were taken aback, laughing and cheering at the unexpected play. This clever switch-hit has since gone viral across social media platforms.
Watch the video here:
You cannot do that, Luke Hollman 😅 pic.twitter.com/XsSfZr0WFb
— Middlesex Cricket (@Middlesex_CCC) July 17, 2025
All Luke Hollman could do after this was laugh... pic.twitter.com/c8JKnjGMFi
— Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) July 16, 2025
In total, Hollman scored 20 runs off the last four balls of the over, including an astonishing six on the fifth ball and a four on the third, fourth, and final deliveries off Curran.
Middlesex's Efforts Fall Short Despite Holman's Heroics
Holman played a remarkable innings for Middlesex, scoring 32 runs off just 14 balls, featuring 5 fours and 1 six, achieving a striking rate of 228.57. His explosive performance raised hopes for Middlesex, but they ultimately fell short by 8 runs.
Earlier in the match, Middlesex won the toss and opted to field first. Surrey posted a total of 189/9 in their 20 overs, with Will Jacks scoring a half-century (52 off 36 balls) and Tom Curran adding 47 runs from just 22 balls. In response, Middlesex managed to score 181/6 in their innings.
Surrey's bowlers maintained their composure in the final over, securing the victory. Despite the loss, Holman's inventive shot was a standout moment of the match.