Compton's century leads Kent to 353 against Gloucestershire
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Ben Compton scored 126 runs as Kent posted a total of 353 against Gloucestershire on day two of their County Championship match at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury. Kent secured a first-innings lead of 124 runs after Gloucestershire scored 229 in their first innings. Gloucestershire entered their second innings at 61-2, trailing Kent by 63 runs as they ended the day. Matt Milnes took two early wickets for Kent, dismissing Joe Phillips and Ollie Price. The match remains ongoing with further play anticipated.
- •Kent scores 353 in their first innings against Gloucestershire
- •Compton's 126 leads the batting effort for Kent
- •Gloucestershire trails by 63 runs after finishing their second innings at 61-2
- •Milnes takes two early wickets for Kent in the second innings
- •The match is ongoing with the next session of play expected
- 6:16 PMESPNcricinfo — Ben Compton hundred keeps Kent promotion train on track
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Compton puts Kent on top against Gloucestershire
"Ben Compton scores 126 as promotion-chasing Kent total 353 against Gloucestershire, who are 61-2 at stumps - still 63 behind.
"Second-placed side take 124-run lead over Gloucestershire in pursuit of victory that would guarantee return to Division One
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External links- ESPNcricinfoSep 25, 2026, 6:16 PMBen Compton hundred keeps Kent promotion train on track
Second-placed side take 124-run lead over Gloucestershire in pursuit of victory that would guarantee return to Division One
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 5:43 PMCompton puts Kent on top against Gloucestershire
Ben Compton scores 126 as promotion-chasing Kent total 353 against Gloucestershire, who are 61-2 at stumps - still 63 behind.
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