Tom Alsop struck a scintillating 65 not out from 30 balls as Sussex romped to victory in the T20 Vitality Blast.
Alsop, on loan from Hampshire, hauled the Sharks to 171 for 5 at the First Central County Ground, with the home side running out winners by four runs as the Spitfires reached 167 for 7 in reply.
Kent’s margin of defeat was only as small as it was because George Linde took 22 runs from the final over, bowled by George Garton, including a last-ball six over long on, to end on a remarkable unbeaten 13-ball 38.
But, overall, Sussex were impressive in the field, with Ravi Bopara picking up two for 23 from his four overs, and ultimately it was Alsop’s earlier surge with the bat that proved decisive.
The left-hander smashed three sixes and six fours after coming in at No 5, and it was a first Blast win of the campaign for Sussex following defeats against Glamorgan and Gloucestershire.
Holders Kent have now lost their first three South Group games after previous group losses against Somerset and Essex.
Kent head coach Matt Walker said:
“The back end of our bowling performance cost us today, with 63 runs coming from their last four overs.
“We haven’t played our best cricket in these first three group games but it has been close in a couple of them so I suppose that is a positive.”
Sussex’s Tom Alsop said:
“I have loved my time here right from day one and I’ve enjoyed every second of it so far.
"T20 cricket is all about momentum and now we can look forward to the next match with added confidence.”
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