County Championship Division Two 2026 | 20-Aug-2026 03:30 PM | Merchant Taylors School Ground
KENT 350/10 (91.3)
MDX 249/10 (55.4)
KENT 254/10 (68.4)
MDX 309/10 (73.4)
Kent won by 46 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Cracknell* | 65 | 97 | 7 | 0 | 67.01 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Parkinson* | 8.4 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 2.54 |
| Matt Milnes | 23 | 2 | 81 | 1 | 3.52 |
Last Wicket:Noah Cornwell b Matthew Parkinson 0(1) - 309/10 in 73.4 ov.
Middlesex vs Kent
Kent — Innings 1 (350/10 in 91.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Compton lbw b Tom Helm | 13 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 50 | |
| Zak Crawley c Tom Helm b Ryan Higgins | 81 | 115 | 13 | 0 | 70.43 | |
| Sam Northeast lbw b Roland-Jones | 87 | 166 | 10 | 0 | 52.41 | |
| Tawanda Muyeye c S Robson b Roland-Jones | 13 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 59.09 | |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond (c) c Cracknell b Roland-Jones | 8 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 21.05 | |
| Chris Benjamin (wk) b Tom Helm | 27 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 58.7 | |
| Ekansh Singh lbw b Roland-Jones | 19 | 62 | 3 | 0 | 30.65 | |
| Keith Dudgeon c Cracknell b Ryan Higgins | 13 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 50 | |
| Matt Milnes b Ryan Higgins | 32 | 44 | 6 | 0 | 72.73 | |
| Matthew Parkinson c Cracknell b Roland-Jones | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Matthew Quinn not out | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 19 | LegByes: 26 | NoBalls: 12 | Total: 57 | |||||
| Total | 350 | 10 wkts, 91.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Roland-Jones | 27 | 7 | 71 | 5 | 2.6 |
| Tom Helm | 24 | 8 | 74 | 2 | 3.1 |
| Eathan Bosch | 10 | 1 | 61 | 0 | 6.1 |
| Ryan Higgins | 25.3 | 3 | 86 | 3 | 3.4 |
| Zafar Gohar | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 2.6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Compton & Crawley | 25 | 56 |
| S Northeast & Crawley | 142 | 177 |
| S Northeast & Tawanda Muyeye | 18 | 36 |
| S Northeast & Bell-Drummond | 34 | 59 |
| S Northeast & Benjamin | 55 | 74 |
| Ekansh Singh & Benjamin | 4 | 13 |
| Ekansh Singh & Keith Dudgeon | 23 | 46 |
| Ekansh Singh & Milnes | 37 | 68 |
| Matthew Parkinson & Milnes | 6 | 13 |
| Matthew Quinn & Milnes | 6 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Compton | 9.2 | 25 |
| 2 | Zak Crawley | 38.5 | 167 |
| 3 | Tawanda Muyeye | 44.5 | 185 |
| 4 | Daniel Bell-Drummond | 54.4 | 219 |
| 5 | Sam Northeast | 66.6 | 274 |
| 6 | Chris Benjamin | 69.1 | 278 |
| 7 | Keith Dudgeon | 76.5 | 301 |
| 8 | Ekansh Singh | 88.1 | 338 |
| 9 | Matthew Parkinson | 90.2 | 344 |
| 10 | Matt Milnes | 91.3 | 350 |
Middlesex — Innings 2 (249/10 in 55.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Robson c Tawanda Muyeye b M Milnes | 5 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 26.32 | |
| Luke Hollman c Sam Northeast b Matthew Quinn | 25 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 53.19 | |
| Max Holden b M Milnes | 18 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 50 | |
| Leus du Plooy c Benjamin b M Milnes | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 53.85 | |
| Ben Geddes (c) c Benjamin b Matthew Quinn | 8 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 50 | |
| Ryan Higgins b M Milnes | 33 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 78.57 | |
| Joe Cracknell (wk) c Benjamin b Matthew Quinn | 38 | 49 | 5 | 1 | 77.55 | |
| Zafar Gohar lbw b M Milnes | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Eathan Bosch not out | 43 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 82.69 | |
| Toby Roland-Jones c Tawanda Muyeye b Ekansh Singh | 36 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 138.46 | |
| Tom Helm c Ekansh Singh b Matthew Quinn | 26 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 108.33 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 8 | Wides: 1 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 249 | 10 wkts, 55.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Milnes | 16 | 3 | 53 | 5 | 3.3 |
| Matthew Quinn | 14.4 | 3 | 52 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Keith Dudgeon | 9 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 4.7 |
| Ekansh Singh | 10 | 1 | 66 | 1 | 6.6 |
| Matthew Parkinson | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 4.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Robson & Hollman | 6 | 29 |
| Max Holden & Hollman | 42 | 65 |
| Max Holden & Leus du Plooy | 4 | 16 |
| Ben Geddes & Leus du Plooy | 11 | 19 |
| Ryan Higgins & Leus du Plooy | 0 | 5 |
| Ryan Higgins & Cracknell | 59 | 80 |
| Ryan Higgins & Zafar Gohar | 16 | 16 |
| Eathan Bosch & Zafar Gohar | 9 | 11 |
| Eathan Bosch & Roland-Jones | 46 | 42 |
| Eathan Bosch & Tom Helm | 58 | 53 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Robson | 4.5 | 6 |
| 2 | Luke Hollman | 15.4 | 48 |
| 3 | Max Holden | 18.2 | 52 |
| 4 | Ben Geddes | 21.3 | 63 |
| 5 | Leus du Plooy | 22.2 | 63 |
| 6 | Joe Cracknell | 35.4 | 122 |
| 7 | Ryan Higgins | 38.2 | 138 |
| 8 | Zafar Gohar | 40.1 | 147 |
| 9 | Toby Roland-Jones | 47.1 | 193 |
| 10 | Tom Helm | 55.4 | 249 |
Kent — Innings 3 (254/10 in 68.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zak Crawley c Cracknell b Roland-Jones | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ben Compton c Max Holden b Tom Helm | 65 | 141 | 7 | 0 | 46.1 | |
| Sam Northeast c Ben Geddes b Ryan Higgins | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 50 | |
| Tawanda Muyeye lbw b Zafar Gohar | 64 | 71 | 9 | 1 | 90.14 | |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond (c) b Zafar Gohar | 39 | 49 | 9 | 0 | 79.59 | |
| Chris Benjamin (wk) c Max Holden b Tom Helm | 45 | 83 | 6 | 0 | 54.22 | |
| Ekansh Singh b Tom Helm | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Keith Dudgeon c Leus du Plooy b Ryan Higgins | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Matt Milnes lbw b Ryan Higgins | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 40 | |
| Matthew Parkinson c Ryan Higgins b Roland-Jones | 17 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 77.27 | |
| Matthew Quinn not out | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 2 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 254 | 10 wkts, 68.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Roland-Jones | 20 | 5 | 65 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Ryan Higgins | 16 | 0 | 83 | 3 | 5.2 |
| Tom Helm | 15.4 | 2 | 31 | 3 | 2 |
| Zafar Gohar | 9 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 1.9 |
| Noah Cornwell | 6 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Luke Hollman | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley & Ben Compton | 0 | 2 |
| S Northeast & Ben Compton | 9 | 17 |
| Tawanda Muyeye & Ben Compton | 93 | 134 |
| Bell-Drummond & Ben Compton | 65 | 87 |
| Benjamin & Ben Compton | 24 | 62 |
| Benjamin & Ekansh Singh | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin & Keith Dudgeon | 5 | 16 |
| Benjamin & Milnes | 8 | 17 |
| Benjamin & Matthew Parkinson | 37 | 40 |
| Benjamin & Matthew Quinn | 13 | 36 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zak Crawley | 0.2 | 0 |
| 2 | Sam Northeast | 3.1 | 9 |
| 3 | Tawanda Muyeye | 25.3 | 102 |
| 4 | Daniel Bell-Drummond | 39.6 | 167 |
| 5 | Ben Compton | 50.2 | 191 |
| 6 | Ekansh Singh | 50.3 | 191 |
| 7 | Keith Dudgeon | 53.1 | 196 |
| 8 | Matt Milnes | 55.6 | 204 |
| 9 | Matthew Parkinson | 62.4 | 241 |
| 10 | Chris Benjamin | 68.4 | 254 |
Middlesex — Innings 4 (309/10 in 73.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Hollman c Benjamin b Ekansh Singh | 36 | 79 | 5 | 0 | 45.57 | |
| Sam Robson c Benjamin b Ekansh Singh | 36 | 53 | 7 | 0 | 67.92 | |
| Max Holden b Ekansh Singh | 13 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 48.15 | |
| Leus du Plooy b M Milnes | 40 | 64 | 5 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Ben Geddes (c) c Matthew Parkinson b Keith Dudgeon | 37 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 142.31 | |
| Ryan Higgins b Matthew Quinn | 13 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 59.09 | |
| Joe Cracknell (wk) not out | 65 | 97 | 7 | 0 | 67.01 | |
| Zafar Gohar lbw b Matthew Quinn | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Toby Roland-Jones b Keith Dudgeon | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Tom Helm c D Bell-Drummond b Matthew Parkinson | 33 | 53 | 5 | 0 | 62.26 | |
| Noah Cornwell b Matthew Parkinson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | LegByes: 15 | NoBalls: 4 | Wides: 3 | Total: 27 | |||||
| Total | 309 | 10 wkts, 73.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Eathan Bosch | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Milnes | 23 | 2 | 81 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Matthew Quinn | 15 | 4 | 44 | 2 | 2.9 |
| Ekansh Singh | 13 | 2 | 62 | 3 | 4.8 |
| Keith Dudgeon | 14 | 0 | 80 | 2 | 5.7 |
| Matthew Parkinson | 8.4 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 2.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Hollman & Sam Robson | 68 | 104 |
| Hollman & Max Holden | 24 | 49 |
| Hollman & Leus du Plooy | 11 | 14 |
| Ben Geddes & Leus du Plooy | 68 | 54 |
| Ryan Higgins & Leus du Plooy | 19 | 39 |
| Cracknell & Leus du Plooy | 19 | 29 |
| Cracknell & Zafar Gohar | 1 | 10 |
| Cracknell & Roland-Jones | 15 | 26 |
| Cracknell & Tom Helm | 84 | 116 |
| Cracknell & Noah Cornwell | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Robson | 17.2 | 68 |
| 2 | Max Holden | 25.3 | 92 |
| 3 | Luke Hollman | 27.5 | 103 |
| 4 | Ben Geddes | 36.5 | 171 |
| 5 | Ryan Higgins | 43.2 | 190 |
| 6 | Leus du Plooy | 48.1 | 209 |
| 7 | Zafar Gohar | 49.5 | 210 |
| 8 | Toby Roland-Jones | 54.1 | 225 |
| 9 | Tom Helm | 73.3 | 309 |
| 10 | Noah Cornwell | 73.4 | 309 |
Match Info
| Match | Middlesex vs Kent |
|---|---|
| Series | County Championship Division Two 2026 |
| Time | 20-Aug-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Merchant Taylors School Ground Northwood |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Middlesex vs Kent (MID vs KET)
Middlesex will face Kent in a thrilling match on 20-Aug-2026 in County Championship Division Two 2026. The match will be played at Merchant Taylors School Ground at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on YouTubeSports.
Merchant Taylors School Ground Pitch Report for MID vs KET Match 32 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers.
Merchant Taylors School Ground Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Northwood, US will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 32°C on the match day with 64% humidity and 20.3 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Middlesex 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 Merchant Taylors School Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Middlesex will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Kent will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Middlesex 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 Middlesex showcase its strengths, or will Kent pull off a major upset? Join us live on YouTubeSports on 20-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
