Matt Milnes takes five wickets as Kent defeats Middlesex in County Championship
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Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Kent secured a 49-run victory over Middlesex at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury on June 22, 2026. Matt Milnes starred with the ball, taking 5-31 as Middlesex was all out for 181, chasing 231. A strong performance by Naavya Sharma, who captured 4-40, initially put Middlesex in a favorable position by restricting Kent to 257 in their second innings. However, a sharp decline in Middlesex's batting order saw them slump to 93-7, despite Zafar Gohar's resilient innings of 66 not out. The match concluded on the final day of the four-day fixture.
- •Kent scored 416 and 257 in their two innings.
- •Middlesex made 443 in their first innings.
- •Milnes' key wickets included Sam Robson and Max Holden.
- •Gohar's unbeaten 66 was not enough to steer Middlesex to victory.
- •The match concluded with over 26 overs remaining.
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Paceman Milnes helps Kent to victory over Middlesex
"Kent paceman Matt Milnes takes five wickets to help his side beat Middlesex by 49 runs in the County Championship.
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