Worcestershire chases 380 for victory against Kent at St Lawrence Ground
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Worcestershire finished day three at 84-3, requiring 286 additional runs to reach a target of 380 against Kent in their County Championship Division Two match at Canterbury. After Kent was dismissed for 358 in its second innings, Worcestershire faced an uphill battle following the early loss of three wickets for 39 runs. Captain Brett D'Oliveira and Adam Hose stabilized the innings before bad light forced an early end to play with 11.5 overs remaining. Earlier, Sam Northeast contributed 132 for Kent, while Worcestershire bowler Tom Taylor claimed 4-68 to finish with match figures of 7-123. The match remains ongoing as Worcestershire looks to overhaul the remaining deficit on the final day.
- •Worcestershire requires 286 runs on the final day to reach its 380-run target.
- •Sam Northeast scored 132 for Kent in the second innings.
- •Tom Taylor took 4-68 for Worcestershire to complete a seven-wicket match haul.
- •Play was suspended with 11.5 overs remaining on day three due to bad light.
- •Brett D'Oliveira and Adam Hose remain unbeaten at the crease for the visitors.
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Pears struggling in chase of 380 to beat Kent
"Worcestershire close day three on 84-3 after being set a target of 380 to win by Kent.
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