Kent secures 46-run victory over Middlesex in County Championship
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Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Kent defeated Middlesex by 46 runs at Merchant Taylors' School on August 23, achieving their fifth Championship win this season. Despite Joe Cracknell's unbeaten 65, Middlesex faltered in their chase of a 356-run target. Matt Milnes and Matt Quinn took crucial wickets early in the morning session to dismantle Middlesex's batting order, with leg-spinner Matt Parkinson wrapping up the innings by claiming the last two wickets. With this victory, Kent remains second in Division Two ahead of their next match against Northamptonshire.
- •Kent scored 350 and 254, while Middlesex replied with 249 and 309.
- •Matt Milnes took key wickets, including Captain Leus du Plooy.
- •Middlesex struggled early in their second innings, falling to 225-8.
- •The victory marks Kent's third consecutive win in Division Two.
- •Kent will face Northamptonshire next, while Middlesex heads to Derbyshire.
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"Kent achieve their fifth Championship win of the season as they beat Middlesex by 46 runs at Merchant Taylors' School despite an unbeaten 65 by Joe Cracknell.
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