Kent Cricket News from CricInfo ------------------------------------- http://www.kent.cricket.org ---------------------- Tue 6 April 1999 Pre-season friendly reaches an exciting conclusion Kent have been set 258 to win their 2 day friendly with Surrey at the St.Lawrence Ground in Canterbury. Despite a poor first innings performance in which the county could only reach 109-7 declared, Matthew Walker and Matthew Fleming steered the side towards what at first appeared to be an unachievable target. Yesterday Surrey opener Mark Butcher top scored with a 112 as the visitors scored 225-5 before declaring their innings; they added a further 141 to their lead this morning. However a short time ago, with just eight overs left, Kent were 212 for 4 with Matthew Walker just eleven short of a century, and captain Matthew Fleming unbeaten on 54. Kent v Surrey Latest Score: Surrey 225-5 dec & 141 Kent 109-7 dec & 212-4 (Walker 89* Fleming 54*) We will have an update of the final scores and result on Thursday morning on the website (www.kent.cricket.org)