London, May 6 -- Luke Hollman's maiden century paved the way for Middlesex to snatch a dramatic victory as they edged past Kent in a see-saw County Championship classic at Lord's.
Bowled out for 129 on the opening day, Kent looked favourites after setting a stiff target of 365 and reducing their hosts to 81-3 overnight - but Hollman's diligent knock of 103 anchored a remarkable fightback on Monday.
The 24-year-old shared key partnerships with Stephen Eskinazi (41) - who retired hurt with a back spasm but returned later - and Jack Davies (59), only for leg-spinner Matt Parkinson to turn the contest back in Kent's favour, dismissing Hollman and Davies in quick succession.
It needed an unbroken ninth-wicket stand of 52 between Toby Roland-J...