Kent defeats Worcestershire to strengthen County Championship promotion position

Kent secured an 84-run victory against Worcestershire at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury to advance their promotion bid in the County Championship Division Two. The hosts defended a target of 380 after the visitors reached 265-5, thanks to a decisive three-wicket spell by Keith Dudgeon. Hasan Mahmud and Matt Milnes also claimed three wickets each, forcing the collapse of the Worcestershire lineup. Despite an unbeaten 103 from Brett D'Oliveira, the visitors lost their final five wickets for 30 runs. The result moves Kent 15 points clear of Northamptonshire in the league standings. With three matches remaining in the season, this victory bolsters Kent's position in the race for promotion.

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