Derbyshire Phantoms came to Maidstone and Kent Spitfires with only one win in their first four National League games, while Kent were fifth in the table after two wins in five. Kent captain David Fulton won the toss and chose to field, and Derbyshire's Australian opener Michael di Venuto then hit an 80-ball century with twelve fours and a six. In the end, he was out for 116 off 90 balls, but when everyone else hit at nearly a run a ball and Kent could only take three wickets, Derbyshire made a total 304 for 3. Kent had Andrew Hall, who made 61 from the top of the order, but despite quick late order hitting from Justin Kemp (27) and Amjad Khan (33), Kent ended all out for 214, 91 runs short with 38 balls remaining.