Dom Sibley continued his impressive form, smashing his second century in three innings to power Surrey to a much-needed victory over Leicestershire in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. The win snapped a frustrating five-game losing streak for Surrey, while dealing a significant blow to Leicestershire’s knockout hopes.

Sibley, who had already plundered 149 against Warwickshire and 72 against Nottinghamshire, once again took center stage. He shared crucial partnerships with Ryan Patel and Ben Geddes, laying the foundation for Surrey’s imposing total of 296 for 6.

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Leicestershire, led by Sol Budinger’s consistent run-scoring and Tom Scriven’s career-best knock, fought valiantly. However, Surrey’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Cameron Steel’s three wickets, proved too strong in the end.

The victory was a timely boost for Surrey, who have struggled for consistency this season. Sibley’s resurgence has been a bright spot, and the team will hope to build on this momentum. Meanwhile, Leicestershire face a tough task to qualify for the knockout stages with stiff competition from Warwickshire and Glamorgan.

The match was played under a cloud of sadness following the passing of cricket legend Graham Thorpe. Both teams paid tribute with a minute’s silence and black armbands.