County Championship Division Two 2026 | 27-Aug-2026 03:30 PM | County Ground
KENT 345/10 (91.3)
NHNTS 450/6 (97.1)
Match drawn
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis McManus* | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Sales | 48 | 69 | 4 | 0 | 69.57 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Parkinson* | 27.1 | 0 | 158 | 2 | 5.82 |
| Grant Stewart | 19 | 2 | 57 | 2 | 3 |
Last Wicket:George Bartlett c Ben Compton b Grant Stewart 24(30) - 449/6 in 96.5 ov.
Northamptonshire vs Kent
Kent — Innings 1 (345/10 in 91.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Compton lbw b Liam Guthrie | 53 | 125 | 8 | 0 | 42.4 | |
| Zak Crawley lbw b Ben Sanderson | 89 | 120 | 13 | 1 | 74.17 | |
| Sam Northeast lbw b Ben Sanderson | 11 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 35.48 | |
| Tawanda Muyeye c Yuzvendra Chahal b Liam Guthrie | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 160 | |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond (c) c Lewis McManus b L Procter | 70 | 109 | 8 | 0 | 64.22 | |
| Chris Benjamin (wk) c Lewis McManus b James Sales | 15 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Ekansh Singh c James Sales b Yuzvendra Chahal | 19 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 86.36 | |
| Grant Stewart b Calvin Harrison | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Keith Dudgeon c Bartlett b Yuzvendra Chahal | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Matt Milnes lbw b L Procter | 37 | 88 | 5 | 0 | 42.05 | |
| Matthew Parkinson not out | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 15 | NoBalls: 18 | Wides: 2 | Total: 37 | |||||
| Total | 345 | 10 wkts, 91.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sanderson | 23 | 5 | 71 | 2 | 3.1 |
| Liam Guthrie | 15 | 1 | 62 | 2 | 4.1 |
| Luke Procter | 10.3 | 1 | 42 | 2 | 4 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 19 | 1 | 58 | 2 | 3.1 |
| James Sales | 10 | 2 | 56 | 1 | 5.6 |
| Calvin Harrison | 14 | 1 | 39 | 1 | 2.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Compton & Crawley | 159 | 233 |
| Ben Compton & S Northeast | 12 | 26 |
| Tawanda Muyeye & S Northeast | 8 | 5 |
| Bell-Drummond & S Northeast | 6 | 17 |
| Bell-Drummond & Benjamin | 21 | 29 |
| Bell-Drummond & Ekansh Singh | 30 | 36 |
| Bell-Drummond & Grant Stewart | 8 | 23 |
| Bell-Drummond & Keith Dudgeon | 9 | 19 |
| Bell-Drummond & Milnes | 80 | 136 |
| Bell-Drummond & Matthew Parkinson | 9 | 25 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zak Crawley | 38.5 | 162 |
| 2 | Ben Compton | 43.1 | 174 |
| 3 | Tawanda Muyeye | 43.6 | 182 |
| 4 | Sam Northeast | 46.5 | 188 |
| 5 | Chris Benjamin | 51.4 | 209 |
| 6 | Ekansh Singh | 57.4 | 239 |
| 7 | Grant Stewart | 61.3 | 247 |
| 8 | Keith Dudgeon | 64.4 | 256 |
| 9 | Matt Milnes | 87.2 | 336 |
| 10 | Daniel Bell-Drummond | 91.3 | 345 |
Northamptonshire — Innings 2 (450/6 in 97.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Vasconcelos lbw b Ekansh Singh | 119 | 164 | 15 | 2 | 72.56 | |
| Luke Procter (c) c Benjamin b Grant Stewart | 28 | 70 | 5 | 0 | 40 | |
| Calvin Harrison lbw b Matthew Parkinson | 21 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 65.62 | |
| Nathan McSweeney lbw b Keith Dudgeon | 109 | 150 | 8 | 1 | 72.67 | |
| Saif Zaib lbw b Matthew Parkinson | 72 | 74 | 9 | 0 | 97.3 | |
| James Sales not out | 48 | 69 | 4 | 0 | 69.57 | |
| George Bartlett c Ben Compton b Grant Stewart | 24 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 80 | |
| Lewis McManus (wk) not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 9 | NoBalls: 14 | Wides: 2 | Total: 29 | |||||
| Total | 450 | 6 wkts, 97.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Liam Guthrie, Ben Sanderson, Yuzvendra Chahal | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Milnes | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 2.7 |
| Keith Dudgeon | 20 | 1 | 71 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Matthew Parkinson | 27.1 | 0 | 158 | 2 | 5.8 |
| Grant Stewart | 19 | 2 | 57 | 2 | 3 |
| Ekansh Singh | 17 | 1 | 77 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Tawanda Muyeye | 7 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 7.9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Vasconcelos & Procter | 90 | 147 |
| Vasconcelos & Calvin Harrison | 53 | 64 |
| Vasconcelos & Nathan McSweeney | 83 | 97 |
| Saif Zaib & Nathan McSweeney | 124 | 147 |
| James Sales & Nathan McSweeney | 52 | 64 |
| James Sales & Bartlett | 46 | 62 |
| James Sales & Lewis McManus | 1 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Procter | 24.3 | 91 |
| 2 | Calvin Harrison | 35.1 | 144 |
| 3 | Ricardo Vasconcelos | 51.2 | 227 |
| 4 | Saif Zaib | 75.5 | 351 |
| 5 | Nathan McSweeney | 86.3 | 403 |
| 6 | George Bartlett | 96.5 | 449 |
Match Info
| Match | Northamptonshire vs Kent |
|---|---|
| Series | County Championship Division Two 2026 |
| Time | 27-Aug-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | County Ground Northampton |
| Seating Capacity | 6500 |
| Live Telecast | YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Northamptonshire vs Kent (NOR vs KET)
Northamptonshire will face Kent in a thrilling match on 27-Aug-2026 in County Championship Division Two 2026. The match will be played at County Ground at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on YouTubeSports.
County Ground Pitch Report for NOR vs KET Match 38 Match
The County Ground in Northampton is considered a good wicket to bat on, the ball moves in early few overs. As the Match proceeds the batters start to have more advantage.
County Ground Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Northampton, US will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 21°C on the match day with 49% humidity and 8.4 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 94% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Northamptonshire 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 County Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Northamptonshire will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Kent will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire showcase its strengths, or will Kent pull off a major upset? Join us live on YouTubeSports on 27-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
