Kent secures promotion with victory over Gloucestershire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Kent celebrated promotion to Division One of the County Championship after defeating Gloucestershire by eight wickets at St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury. Matt Milnes starred with the ball, taking 5-33 as Gloucestershire posted 241 runs in their second innings. Following Northamptonshire's loss to Middlesex, Kent began their chase knowing they had already achieved promotion. Sam Northeast contributed an unbeaten 49 to help anchor the victory, allowing Kent to finish their innings at 120-2. This win marks Kent's eighth victory of the season.
- •Kent wins the match by eight wickets.
- •Milnes takes 5-33 as Gloucestershire is bowled out for 241.
- •Northeast finishes with an unbeaten 49 runs.
- •Kent’s victory confirms their promotion to Division One.
- •This match marks Kent's eighth win of the season.
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Kent celebrate promotion by beating Gloucestershire
"Kent complete victory against Gloucestershire, with their promotion to Division One having already been confirmed by Northamptonshire's earlier defeat.
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