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Kent secures County Championship promotion after remarkable turnaround

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:40 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Kent secures County Championship promotion after remarkable turnaround

Summary

Kent finished their County Championship season with a promotion from Division Two after a three-day victory against Gloucestershire on September 27, 2026. The team's head coach, Adam Hollioake, praised the players for their resilience and credited their ability to overcome a challenging start to the season. Initially finishing bottom of the division in 2024, Kent rebounded by winning eight of their last eleven matches. Four batters scored over 700 runs this season, with Sam Northeast leading at 890 runs. Hollioake acknowledged the need for continued improvement as Kent prepares for the challenges ahead in Division One.

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By the Numbers

•Kent secures promotion to Division One after finishing second in Division Two.
•Adam Hollioake praises players for their significant turnaround this season.
•Kent initially struggled, winning only two of 14 matches in 2024.
•Sam Northeast leads the team with 890 runs this season.
•Hollioake expresses the need for ongoing improvement as they advance.

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11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Kent players 'deserve all credit' for promotion

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Adam Hollioake praises his players for a "remarkable turnaround" as Kent secure Championship promotion, 12 months after finishing bottom of Division Two.
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