Surrey won against Middlesex by eight runs in the T20 Blast, scoring 189-9 led by Will Jacks' 52 runs and Tom Curran's rapid 47. Middlesex's chase fell short at 181-6, despite Stevie Eskinazi's 53 runs. Key wickets, including Eskinazi and captain Leus du Plooy, shifted the momentum in Surrey's favor. Ryan Higgins showcased a strong bowling performance for Middlesex with figures of 4-33. This victory clinched Surrey's place in the knockout stage, while Middlesex was unable to qualify from the group.
Surrey posted 189-9 from their 20 overs, with Will Jacks scoring 52 and Tom Curran adding 47 runs, while Ryan Higgins took 4 wickets for Middlesex.
Middlesex scored 181-6 in their chase, led by Stevie Eskinazi's 53, but critical wickets fell, including Eskinazi caught at gully and du Plooy run out.
Surrey's victory secured them a top position in the South Group, as they topped the standings with one match left, having already qualified for the knockout stage.
Middlesex was unable to qualify from the South Group, concluding their campaign whilst Surrey is positioned well for the quarter-finals in September.
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