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Kent vs Essex Result – Match 123

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Match 123 • Vitality Blast

Kent cricket team logo
KEN
173/3 (17.2)
Essex cricket team logo
ESS
172/6 (20)
Kent won by 7 wickets
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17.3
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Shane Snater to Sam Billings, 4 no ball
17.2
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Shane Snater to Sam Billings, Six
17.1
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Shane Snater to Sam Billings, 2 runs
End of over 17 (1 runs)
Joe Denly 0 (3)
Sam Billings 1 (1)
KET 161/3
Mohammad Amir 4-1-26-0
16.6
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Mohammad Amir to Joe Denly, no run
16.5
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Mohammad Amir to Joe Denly, no run
16.4
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Mohammad Amir to Joe Denly, no run
16.3
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Mohammad Amir to Sam Billings, 1 run
16.2
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Mohammad Amir to Harry Finch, Bowled!
16.1
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Mohammad Amir to Harry Finch, no run
End of over 16 (4 runs)
Tawanda Muyeye 80 (49)
Harry Finch 64 (33)
KET 160/2
Matt Critchley 3-1-18-0
15.6
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Matt Critchley to Tawanda Muyeye, Out! Caught by L Benkenstein
15.5
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Matt Critchley to Harry Finch, 1 run
15.4
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Matt Critchley to Harry Finch, no run
15.3
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Matt Critchley to Tawanda Muyeye, 1 run
15.2
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Matt Critchley to Tawanda Muyeye, 2 runs
15.1
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Matt Critchley to Tawanda Muyeye, no run
End of over 15 (14 runs)
Tawanda Muyeye 77 (45)
Harry Finch 63 (31)
KET 156/1
Mackenzie Jones 2-0-25-0
14.6
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Mackenzie Jones to Tawanda Muyeye, 1 run
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Mackenzie Jones to Tawanda Muyeye, Four
14.4
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Mackenzie Jones to Tawanda Muyeye, Four
14.3
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Mackenzie Jones to Harry Finch, 1 run
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Mackenzie Jones to Harry Finch, Four
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Mackenzie Jones to Harry Finch, no run
End of over 14 (10 runs)
Harry Finch 58 (28)
Tawanda Muyeye 68 (42)
KET 142/1
Mohammad Amir 3-0-25-0
13.6
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Mohammad Amir to Harry Finch, 1 run
13.5
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Mohammad Amir to Harry Finch, Four
13.4
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Mohammad Amir to Tawanda Muyeye, 1 run

Match Summary

Kent and Essex met in Match 123 of Vitality Blast, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 17.2: Shane Snater to Sam Billings, Six | 16.2: Mohammad Amir to Harry Finch, Bowled! | 15.6: Matt Critchley to Tawanda Muyeye, Out! Caught by L Benkenstein. The turning point arrived at 16.2 when Mohammad Amir to Harry Finch, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Kent won by 7 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 17.2: Shane Snater to Sam Billings, Six
  • 16.2: Mohammad Amir to Harry Finch, Bowled!
  • 15.6: Matt Critchley to Tawanda Muyeye, Out! Caught by L Benkenstein
  • 14.5: Mackenzie Jones to Tawanda Muyeye, Four
  • 14.4: Mackenzie Jones to Tawanda Muyeye, Four
  • 14.2: Mackenzie Jones to Harry Finch, Four
  • 13.5: Mohammad Amir to Harry Finch, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 16.2 when Mohammad Amir to Harry Finch, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Kent won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 17.2: Shane Snater to Sam Billings, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

17.3 4N Shane Snater to Sam Billings, 4 no ball

17.2 6 Shane Snater to Sam Billings, Six

17.1 2 Shane Snater to Sam Billings, 2 runs

End of over 17 (1 runs)
Joe Denly 0 (3)
Sam Billings 1 (1)
KET 161/3
Mohammad Amir 4-1-26-0

16.6 0 Mohammad Amir to Joe Denly, no run

16.5 0 Mohammad Amir to Joe Denly, no run

16.4 0 Mohammad Amir to Joe Denly, no run

16.3 1 Mohammad Amir to Sam Billings, 1 run

16.2 W Mohammad Amir to Harry Finch, Bowled!

16.1 0 Mohammad Amir to Harry Finch, no run

End of over 16 (4 runs)
Tawanda Muyeye 80 (49)
Harry Finch 64 (33)
KET 160/2
Matt Critchley 3-1-18-0

15.6 W Matt Critchley to Tawanda Muyeye, Out! Caught by L Benkenstein

15.5 1 Matt Critchley to Harry Finch, 1 run

15.4 0 Matt Critchley to Harry Finch, no run

15.3 1 Matt Critchley to Tawanda Muyeye, 1 run

15.2 2 Matt Critchley to Tawanda Muyeye, 2 runs

15.1 0 Matt Critchley to Tawanda Muyeye, no run

End of over 15 (14 runs)
Tawanda Muyeye 77 (45)
Harry Finch 63 (31)
KET 156/1
Mackenzie Jones 2-0-25-0

14.6 1 Mackenzie Jones to Tawanda Muyeye, 1 run

14.5 4 Mackenzie Jones to Tawanda Muyeye, Four

14.4 4 Mackenzie Jones to Tawanda Muyeye, Four

14.3 1 Mackenzie Jones to Harry Finch, 1 run

14.2 4 Mackenzie Jones to Harry Finch, Four

14.1 0 Mackenzie Jones to Harry Finch, no run

End of over 14 (10 runs)
Harry Finch 58 (28)
Tawanda Muyeye 68 (42)
KET 142/1
Mohammad Amir 3-0-25-0

13.6 1 Mohammad Amir to Harry Finch, 1 run

13.5 4 Mohammad Amir to Harry Finch, Four

13.4 1 Mohammad Amir to Tawanda Muyeye, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Kent vs Essex Match 123 match?
Kent won by 7 wickets.

What is the Kent vs Essex Match 123?
Kent vs Essex is the Match 123 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Kent vs Essex live score?
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Tournament: Vitality Blast