Kent skipper Sam Billings called their Canterbury pitch a “slow snot-heap” after being defeated by Lancashire in the T20 Blast quarter-finals on Thursday evening.
While the England international, who top-scored for Kent with 37, admitted the visitors deserved the victory, he was clearly unhappy that the Spitfires ground staff produced a pitch that turned sideways for Lancashire’s five-strong spin attack.
The Spitfires posted 133-9 but Lancashire reached their target with eight balls to spare, with a few meaty blows from Jordan Clark at the end robbing the game of a final-over finish.
Kent, who reached the final of the One-Day Cup and are currently third in the County Championship Division Two, displayed some exceptional fielding skills during the second innings, while Sky Sports commentator Nasser Hussain praised Billings’ leadership despite being unable to secure victory for his side.
England opener Keaton Jennings scored a 40-ball 46 at No.4 before Dane Vilas (30) and Clark (29) saw Lancashire home.
