Kent are back in Vitality County Championship action with a trip to Visit Worcestershire New Road in Worcester to take on Worcestershire from 22 August.
Kent Women are playing under the lights at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence this month
Tickets are now on sale for the Oldest Rivalry, Kent Women vs. Surrey Women, on Thursday 29 August – entry is £5 for adults, £2.50 for 14-17 year-olds & just £1 for Under 14s:
Buy Kent Women tickets now
This match is included in all 2024 Kent Cricket Memberships.
Last Time Out
Kent took the match into the final session but fell to a six-wicket defeat at Hampshire in the Vitality County Championship.
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The hosts were given 179 runs to chase in 31 overs, and after taking the wickets of Toby Albert, Fletcha Middleton and James Vince, Liam Dawson & Nick Gubbins helped steer Hampshire side home.
Kyle Abbott had taken a five-wicket haul while 84-maker Harry Finch had frustrated the hosts, but Kent were able to secure a positive result.
Opposition Report
Previewed by John Curtis – ECB Reporters Network
Captain: Brett D’OliveiraHead Coach: Alan Richardson2023 finish: Second (Division Two)2023 highest run-scorer: Jake Libby (1153)2023 highest wicket-taker: Joe Leach (48)
Key winter moves: Rob Jones will strengthen the top order batting after his move from Lancashire on a three-year contract. All-rounder Tom Taylor from Northamptonshire will primarily add depth to the bowling department after penning a four-year move. New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith, leading wicket-tasker in the Plunket Shield, is available all summer for all formats.
The big question: Can Worcestershire finally establish themselves as a top division county after years of see-sawing in between the two divisions. It is a massive challenge particularly after losing established players Dillon Pennington, Jack Haynes and Josh Tongue to Nottinghamshire but a tightly-knit squad will help them through what are bound to be some challenging days.
Asley Giles has brought a positivity to the club in his role as CEO and quickly earned the support and respect of players, coaches and members alike despite his long-standing Warwickshire connections. He is aware of the demanding task ahead in trying to finish above the bottom two but there is a belief that Worcestershire can at least compete in Division One.
Weather Watch
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Live Match Centre
Worcestershire vs. Kent will be live streamed & embedded into the Match Centre on the Kent Cricket website.
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Sound & pictures will be provided by the host county.
Team News
A squad for this match will be confirmed in due course.
Kent Women are playing under the lights at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence this month
Tickets are now on sale for the Oldest Rivalry, Kent Women vs. Surrey Women, on Thursday 29 August – entry is £5 for adults, £2.50 for 14-17 year-olds & just £1 for Under 14s:
Buy Kent Women tickets now
This match is included in all 2024 Kent Cricket Memberships.
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