Kent Cricket 2022
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Weirdly Kent have managed to progress with by far the worst net run rate of any team in their group!
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One could argue that it was the rained off game that got us through because, actually, we wouldn't have finished any higher had we won that game.killerandflash said:Weirdly Kent have managed to progress with by far the worst net run rate of any team in their group!0 -
Stevo and Stewart managed ultimate jug avoidance!
I'm delighted we managed to get through the group after our appalling start to this tournament. At the risk of cursing us Leicestershire is winnable in my opinion too.2 -
As disappointing as it is that Leaning hasn't played in the Hundred and has still been prevented from playing for us, it is great to see the way a non contracted player like Finch has stepped up to the mark in the last couple of games. I also hope that he doesn't lose his place to Muyeye should he become available because, as much as the lad is a great prospect, he hasn't actually taken many of his opportunities recently.1
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Indeed, really impressed by Finch's performance yesterday & hope it's the first of many.Addick Addict said:As disappointing as it is that Leaning hasn't played in the Hundred and has still been prevented from playing for us, it is great to see the way a non contracted player like Finch has stepped up to the mark in the last couple of games. I also hope that he doesn't lose his place to Muyeye should he become available because, as much as the lad is a great prospect, he hasn't actually taken many of his opportunities recently.1 -
We would have finished 7th in the other group with that record.2
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Unfortunately, this news is not good news and suggests that things are, more or less, signed, sealed and delivered:
Ned Eckersley has left Durham.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Eckersley joined the club in 2019 and has been a part of the county's setup in all formats during his four seasons at Emirates Riverside.
The 33-year-old played his last game for Durham in the Vitality Blast in early July. He has managed more than 1,500 runs across formats for the club during his time in the north east, and captained the side in the County Championship.
Durham director of cricket Marcus North said: "We would like to thank Ned for his effort and commitment during his time with us.
"From joining the club, Ned has been a real pleasure to work with and we thank his contribution in a Durham shirt, we wish him all the best for the future."
Eckersley's departure indicates the imminent arrival of a new wicketkeeping option. Durham are understood to be close to a deal for Ollie Robinson of Kent, who previously spent time at the Riverside on loan earlier in 2022.
I think we can attribute not just the situation Kent have found themselves here in being spoilt for choice and a reluctance to us Robinson in the Blast but also England's insistence that Billings takes the gloves in the CC. Meanwhile, Durham are replacing a 33 year old for someone who is a great prospect and a decade younger too.
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Squad for tomorrow - unless there are any late injuries, one suspects that the same two, Logan and Quinn, will be omitted from the team:
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Leicestershire won the toss and elected to bowl. Team as mentioned above. We are currently 8-0 off 4. Live stream:
https://www.kentcricket.co.uk/fixture/leicestershire-foxes-vs-kent-spitfires/
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42-0 off 10
Solid start0 - Sponsored links:
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75-0 off 141
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95-1 off 17.2
Evison, the aggressor, out LBW for 62 off 56. Compton, the glue, is still there on 30 off 48.0 -
107-1 off 200
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134-1 off 240
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140-2 off 24.3
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166-2 off 30
Have to aiming for 325 with those wickets in hand although the likes of Hendricks and Mulder might have a say in that
Compton reaches his 5th fifty in 8 innings in the comp0 -
And Mulder does, unfortunately, have a say as he bowls Compton for 56 off 80
171-3 off 30.4
Denly 21* (23)0 -
242-4 off 40
Blake out for 20 (27)
Denly 59* (48)
Stevens 8* (6)0 -
Denly out for 65 (51)
256-5 off 40.50 -
Stewart sent in ahead of Finch. Hopefully there will be a few fireworks with Stevo at the other end too.0
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30/1 from the last 14 balls, Kent clearly trying to accelerate, just hope the loss of Denley doesn't stop the momentum1
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Stewart bounced out for 4 (8)
281-6 off 43.5
Stevens 34* (19)
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281/6, Stewart gone for 4. Stevens still there on 34 from 19 balls0
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288-6 off 45
Big final 5 overs0 -
Stevens out for 41
297-7 off 46.10 -
We are limping to the finishing line at the moment0
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Podmore bowled for 7 off 14
307-8 with 6 balls to go0 -
Good last over from Finch gets us to 325/8. Have to feel if Denley and Stevens had hung around together for a bit longer then 350 was on the cards, but a decent score never the less0
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Wasn't a bad prediction! Kent finish on 325-8 and we're in the game stillAddick Addict said:166-2 off 30
Have to aiming for 325 with those wickets in hand although the likes of Hendricks and Mulder might have a say in that
Compton reaches his 5th fifty in 8 innings in the comp
Finch with an excellent 30 off 18
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Decent score, but one Leics could chase0
