| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Milnes | 50 | 61 | 7 | 0 | 81.97 |
| Keith Dudgeon | 38 | 61 | 6 | 0 | 62.3 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Hannon-Dalby | 18 | 27 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Beyers Swanepoel | 15 | 51 | 3 | 3.4 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett DOliveira | 90 | 135 | 13 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Adam Hose | 75 | 112 | 11 | 1 | 66.96 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Milnes | 25 | 81 | 4 | 3.2 |
| Joey Evison | 23 | 68 | 2 | 3 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Benjamin | 77 | 105 | 9 | 1 | 73.33 |
| Keith Dudgeon | 41 | 52 | 6 | 0 | 78.85 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Taylor | 16 | 56 | 5 | 3.5 |
| Beyers Swanepoel | 15 | 73 | 2 | 4.9 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Compton | c Ethan Brookes b O Hannon-Dalby | 4 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Zak Crawley | c G Roderick b Matthew Waite | 27 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 64.29 |
| Sam Northeast | lbw b Beyers Swanepoel | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 27.27 |
| Tawanda Muyeye | c G Roderick b O Hannon-Dalby | 19 | 58 | 3 | 0 | 32.76 |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | b Beyers Swanepoel | 23 | 73 | 3 | 0 | 31.51 |
| Joey Evison | lbw b Matthew Waite | 14 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 56 |
| Chris Benjamin | c G Roderick b O Hannon-Dalby | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 30.77 |
| Matt Milnes | not out | 50 | 61 | 7 | 0 | 81.97 |
| Keith Dudgeon | lbw b Beyers Swanepoel | 38 | 61 | 6 | 0 | 62.3 |
| Matthew Parkinson | c G Roderick b Tom Taylor | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Cohen | c G Roderick b Ethan Brookes | 11 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 28.95 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Taylor | 17 | 5 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Oliver Hannon-Dalby | 18 | 6 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Beyers Swanepoel | 15 | 3 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Matthew Waite | 12 | 1 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Ethan Brookes | 8.5 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.8 |
| Brett DOliveira | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Lategan | c T Muyeye b M Milnes | 25 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 131.58 |
| Jake Libby | b M Milnes | 52 | 73 | 8 | 0 | 71.23 |
| Kashif Ali | c M Milnes b Keith Dudgeon | 20 | 79 | 3 | 0 | 25.32 |
| Adam Hose | b M Milnes | 75 | 112 | 11 | 1 | 66.96 |
| Brett DOliveira | c T Muyeye b Michael Cohen | 90 | 135 | 13 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Gareth Roderick | b Joey Evison | 40 | 81 | 3 | 0 | 49.38 |
| Ethan Brookes | c T Muyeye b M Milnes | 25 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Matthew Waite | not out | 53 | 92 | 6 | 0 | 57.61 |
| Beyers Swanepoel | b Michael Cohen | 6 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 30 |
| Tom Taylor | b Joey Evison | 37 | 64 | 3 | 1 | 57.81 |
| Oliver Hannon-Dalby | b Matthew Parkinson | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Milnes | 25 | 4 | 81 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 |
| Keith Dudgeon | 24 | 2 | 104 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.3 |
| Michael Cohen | 18 | 2 | 81 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Matthew Parkinson | 28 | 3 | 92 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3.3 |
| Joey Evison | 23 | 3 | 68 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tawanda Muyeye | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 |
Worcestershire triumphed over Kent by an innings and 2 runs in a thrilling encounter at New Road, Worcester, on April 24, 2026. Worcestershire's comprehensive performance was highlighted by Brett D'Oliveira's 90-run innings and Tom Taylor's remarkable five-wicket haul. Gareth Roderick's exceptional fielding with nine catches added to the spectacle.
Kent, having won the toss, elected to bat first but struggled against Worcestershire's disciplined bowling attack. In their first innings, Kent managed to score only 196 runs. Oliver Hannon-Dalby and Beyers Swanepoel both claimed three wickets each, while Matthew Waite added two to his tally. Matt Milnes was the standout performer for Kent with a fighting unbeaten half-century (50* off 61 balls).
Worcestershire responded robustly with the bat, posting a commanding total of 447 runs. The innings was built on solid contributions from several batsmen. Jake Libby laid the foundation with a well-crafted half-century (52 off 73 balls). Adam Hose (75 off 112 balls) and Brett D'Oliveira (90 off 135 balls) further consolidated the innings with significant scores. Matthew Waite remained not out on 53. Matt Milnes was the most successful bowler for Kent, taking four wickets for 81 runs.
In their second innings, Kent needed to produce a substantial effort to save the match but fell short, scoring 249 runs. Chris Benjamin top-scored with a resilient 77 off 105 balls, while Keith Dudgeon chipped in with a brisk 41. Tom Taylor was the hero with the ball for Worcestershire, claiming five wickets for just 56 runs, securing a comprehensive victory for his team.
Gareth Roderick's extraordinary performance behind the stumps was crucial as he took nine catches throughout the match, showcasing exceptional wicketkeeping skills.
The match saw Worcestershire dominate both with bat and ball, leading to a well-deserved victory by an innings and 2 runs.
