Sussex at Vitality Blast Finals Day - RECAP: Sussex lose to Kent Spitfires in semi-final despite Garton effort - see Luke Wright reaction

Sussex Sharks lost in the semi-final to Kent Spitfires by 21 runs at Edgbaston today.
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Luke Wright's men were chasing 169 to win against Kent Spitfires and despte a superb display from George Garton with the bat and ball, they lost and Kent progressed to the final here they will face Somerset.

You can see how the day unfolded in our blog below. The page refreshes automatically.

Vitality Blast T20 Finals Day: Sussex lose to Kent in semi-final

Key Events

  • Sussex lose by 21 runs as Spitfires progress to final
  • Kent will face Somerset, who beat Hampshire in a thrilling semi-final
  • Final starts at 6.45pm
  • Sussex last won the competition in 2009 and were runners-up in 2018

Pictures of Sussex innings

Luke Wright reaction

It’s all over. Sussex all out for 147 and lose by 21 runs

22 runs needed from the final over for Sussex

Mills bowled by Milnes. 146-9. 23 needed from 7

Four runs from Mills. 25 from 10 needed

Four runs from Mills. 25 from 10 needed

Sussex need 30 from 2 overs. 139-8

Chris Jordan gone going for another big shot. 136-8

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