Sam Billings raced to a 97-ball century © Getty Images

Sam Billings' 55 from 30 balls set up an 8-run victory for Kent © Getty Images

Sam Billings made 55 from 30 balls to set up Kent's victory © Getty Images

Sam Billings gets into an awkward position against spin © BCCI

Sam Billings plays a square cut © BCCI

Sam Billings attempts a switch hit © BCCI

Sam Billings struck 24 off 15 balls © BCCI

Sam Billings is wired up with a microphone © BCCI

Sam Billings was bowled for 54 by Umesh Yadav © BCCI

Sam Billings pulls one awkwardly to the on side © BCCI

Sam Billings warms up for his IPL debut © BCCI

Sam Billings works on his keeping with the tablecloth over the mountain © Getty Images

When Sam Billings was bowled the England Lions collapse set in © Chris Whiteoak

Sam Billings unfurls the reverse sweep © Chris Whiteoak

Sam Billings made a brisk half-century © Chris Whiteoak

Sam Billings completed the chase with an unbeaten 35 © Chris Whiteoak

Sam Billings top-scored for England Lions with 61 not out from 48 balls © Chris Whiteoak

Sam Billings pulled off a fine leg-side stumping to remove Sohaib Maqsood © Getty Images