County Championship Division Two 2026 | 08-May-2026 03:30 PM | Bristol County Ground
GLOUCS 325/10 (91.1)
KENT 327/10 (103.5)
GLOUCS 3/0 (3.3)
Day 3: 1st Session - Gloucestershire lead by 1 run
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft* | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23.08 |
| Ben Charlesworth | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Philip Arthur Taylor* | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Dudgeon | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1.5 |
Gloucestershire vs Kent
Gloucestershire — Innings 1 (325/10 in 91.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft (c) c Zak Crawley b James Taylor | 12 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 41.38 | |
| Ben Charlesworth b Joey Evison | 85 | 148 | 13 | 0 | 57.43 | |
| Oliver Price c Keith Dudgeon b James Taylor | 50 | 100 | 9 | 0 | 50 | |
| Miles Hammond lbw b Keith Dudgeon | 12 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 32.43 | |
| James Bracey (wk) lbw b Joey Evison | 57 | 80 | 9 | 0 | 71.25 | |
| Tommy Boorman c Benjamin b Keith Dudgeon | 49 | 99 | 8 | 0 | 49.49 | |
| Graeme van Buuren c T Muyeye b James Taylor | 18 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 75 | |
| Ed Middleton b James Taylor | 6 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 27.27 | |
| Matthew Taylor lbw b James Taylor | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Will Williams c and b James Taylor | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gabe Bell not out | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 125 | |
| Extras | Byes: 14 | LegByes: 11 | NoBalls: 4 | Wides: 2 | Total: 31 | |||||
| Total | 325 | 10 wkts, 91.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Dudgeon | 22 | 7 | 63 | 2 | 2.9 |
| James Philip Arthur Taylor | 23.1 | 9 | 52 | 6 | 2.2 |
| Ekansh Singh | 14 | 1 | 62 | 0 | 4.4 |
| Michael Cohen | 16 | 3 | 59 | 0 | 3.7 |
| Joey Evison | 14 | 3 | 62 | 2 | 4.4 |
| Tawanda Muyeye | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Bancroft & Charlesworth | 27 | 56 |
| Oliver Price & Charlesworth | 117 | 196 |
| Hammond & Charlesworth | 28 | 60 |
| James Bracey & Charlesworth | 0 | 1 |
| James Bracey & Tommy Boorman | 115 | 153 |
| Buuren & Tommy Boorman | 22 | 45 |
| Ed Middleton & Tommy Boorman | 4 | 9 |
| Ed Middleton & Matthew Taylor | 5 | 17 |
| Ed Middleton & Will Williams | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Middleton & Gabe Bell | 7 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Bancroft | 9.2 | 27 |
| 2 | Oliver Price | 41.6 | 144 |
| 3 | Miles Hammond | 51.6 | 172 |
| 4 | Ben Charlesworth | 52.1 | 172 |
| 5 | James Bracey | 77.4 | 287 |
| 6 | Graeme van Buuren | 85.1 | 309 |
| 7 | Tommy Boorman | 86.4 | 313 |
| 8 | Matthew Taylor | 89.3 | 318 |
| 9 | Will Williams | 89.4 | 318 |
| 10 | Ed Middleton | 91.1 | 325 |
Kent — Innings 2 (327/10 in 103.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cohen c Bancroft b Will Williams | 18 | 49 | 3 | 0 | 36.73 | |
| Zak Crawley b Gabe Bell | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8.33 | |
| Ben Dawkins b Will Williams | 65 | 130 | 11 | 0 | 50 | |
| Sam Northeast b Will Williams | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Tawanda Muyeye c James Bracey b Charlesworth | 90 | 141 | 14 | 0 | 63.83 | |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond (c) c Oliver Price b Will Williams | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23.08 | |
| Chris Benjamin (wk) c Bancroft b Gabe Bell | 74 | 129 | 8 | 0 | 57.36 | |
| Ekansh Singh run out (Will Williams) | 12 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 40 | |
| Joey Evison c James Bracey b Charlesworth | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 | |
| Keith Dudgeon c Will Williams b Gabe Bell | 39 | 87 | 3 | 0 | 44.83 | |
| James Philip Arthur Taylor not out | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 1 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 327 | 10 wkts, 103.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Bell | 25.5 | 7 | 76 | 3 | 2.9 |
| Will Williams | 24 | 5 | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| Matthew Taylor | 19 | 2 | 65 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Ben Charlesworth | 12 | 2 | 43 | 2 | 3.6 |
| Ed Middleton | 5 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Graeme van Buuren | 18 | 1 | 56 | 0 | 3.1 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Cohen & Crawley | 1 | 29 |
| Michael Cohen & Ben Dawkins | 36 | 58 |
| S Northeast & Ben Dawkins | 2 | 3 |
| Muyeye & Ben Dawkins | 102 | 195 |
| Muyeye & Bell-Drummond | 10 | 24 |
| Muyeye & Benjamin | 59 | 86 |
| Ekansh Singh & Benjamin | 19 | 44 |
| Joey Evison & Benjamin | 19 | 44 |
| Keith Dudgeon & Benjamin | 65 | 118 |
| Keith Dudgeon & James Taylor | 17 | 25 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zak Crawley | 4.5 | 1 |
| 2 | Michael Cohen | 14.3 | 37 |
| 3 | Sam Northeast | 14.6 | 39 |
| 4 | Ben Dawkins | 47.3 | 141 |
| 5 | Daniel Bell-Drummond | 51.3 | 151 |
| 6 | Tawanda Muyeye | 65.3 | 206 |
| 7 | Ekansh Singh | 72.4 | 226 |
| 8 | Joey Evison | 79.6 | 245 |
| 9 | Chris Benjamin | 99.4 | 310 |
| 10 | Keith Dudgeon | 103.5 | 327 |
Gloucestershire — Innings 3 (3/0 in 3.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft (c) batting | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23.08 | |
| Ben Charlesworth batting | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | ||||||
| Total | 3 | 0 wkts, 3.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Oliver Price, Miles Hammond, James Bracey (wk), Tommy Boorman, Graeme van Buuren, Ed Middleton, Matthew Taylor, Will Williams, Gabe Bell | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Dudgeon | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1.5 |
| James Philip Arthur Taylor | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Bancroft & Charlesworth | 3 | 21 |
Match Info
| Match | Gloucestershire vs Kent |
|---|---|
| Series | County Championship Division Two 2026 |
| Time | 08-May-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Bristol County Ground |
| Live Telecast | YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Gloucestershire vs Kent (GLO vs KET)
Gloucestershire will face Kent in a thrilling match on 08-May-2026 in County Championship Division Two 2026. The match will be played at Bristol County Ground at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on YouTubeSports.
Match Overview
Gloucestershire is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Kent remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in County Championship Division Two 2026.
The pitch at Bristol County Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Gloucestershire will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Kent will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Gloucestershire batting and Kent bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Gloucestershire showcase its strengths, or will Kent pull off a major upset? Join us live on YouTubeSports on 08-May-2026 to find out the answer!
