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Gloucestershire vs Kent Result – Match 18

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 18 • County Championship Division Two

Gloucestershire cricket team logo
GLO
325/10 & 262/10 (85.1)
Kent cricket team logo
KEN
327/10 & 261/8 (70.4)
Kent won by 2 wickets
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70.4
4
Will Williams to James Taylor, Four
70.3
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Will Williams to James Taylor, no run
70.2
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Will Williams to James Taylor, no run
70.1
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Will Williams to James Taylor, no run
End of over 70 (0 runs)
Joey Evison 12 (31)
James Taylor 3 (10)
KET 257/8
Gabe Bell 22-4-87-3
69.6
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Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run
69.5
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Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run
69.4
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Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run
69.3
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Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run
69.2
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Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run
69.1
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Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run
End of over 69 (2 runs)
Joey Evison 12 (25)
James Taylor 3 (10)
KET 257/8
Will Williams 21-3-63-3
68.6
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Will Williams to Joey Evison, 1 run
68.5
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Will Williams to Joey Evison, no run
68.4
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Will Williams to James Taylor, 1 run
68.3
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Will Williams to James Taylor, no run
68.2
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Will Williams to James Taylor, no run
68.1
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Will Williams to James Taylor, no run
End of over 68 (1 runs)
Joey Evison 11 (23)
James Taylor 2 (6)
KET 255/8
Gabe Bell 21-4-87-2
67.6
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Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run
67.5
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Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run
67.4
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Gabe Bell to James Taylor, 1 run
67.3
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Gabe Bell to James Taylor, no run
67.2
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Gabe Bell to James Taylor, no run
67.1
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Gabe Bell to James Taylor, no run
End of over 67 (1 runs)
James Taylor 1 (2)
Joey Evison 11 (21)
KET 254/8
Will Williams 20-3-61-3
66.6
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Will Williams to James Taylor, 1 run
66.5
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Will Williams to James Taylor, no run

Match Summary

Gloucestershire and Kent met in Match 18 of County Championship Division Two, 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: 70.4: Will Williams to James Taylor, Four. 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 2 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

  • 70.4: Will Williams to James Taylor, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Kent won by 2 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 70.4: Will Williams to James Taylor, Four. 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

70.4 4 Will Williams to James Taylor, Four

70.3 0 Will Williams to James Taylor, no run

70.2 0 Will Williams to James Taylor, no run

70.1 0 Will Williams to James Taylor, no run

End of over 70 (0 runs)
Joey Evison 12 (31)
James Taylor 3 (10)
KET 257/8
Gabe Bell 22-4-87-3

69.6 0 Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run

69.5 0 Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run

69.4 0 Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run

69.3 0 Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run

69.2 0 Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run

69.1 0 Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run

End of over 69 (2 runs)
Joey Evison 12 (25)
James Taylor 3 (10)
KET 257/8
Will Williams 21-3-63-3

68.6 1 Will Williams to Joey Evison, 1 run

68.5 0 Will Williams to Joey Evison, no run

68.4 1 Will Williams to James Taylor, 1 run

68.3 0 Will Williams to James Taylor, no run

68.2 0 Will Williams to James Taylor, no run

68.1 0 Will Williams to James Taylor, no run

End of over 68 (1 runs)
Joey Evison 11 (23)
James Taylor 2 (6)
KET 255/8
Gabe Bell 21-4-87-2

67.6 0 Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run

67.5 0 Gabe Bell to Joey Evison, no run

67.4 1 Gabe Bell to James Taylor, 1 run

67.3 0 Gabe Bell to James Taylor, no run

67.2 0 Gabe Bell to James Taylor, no run

67.1 0 Gabe Bell to James Taylor, no run

End of over 67 (1 runs)
James Taylor 1 (2)
Joey Evison 11 (21)
KET 254/8
Will Williams 20-3-61-3

66.6 1 Will Williams to James Taylor, 1 run

66.5 0 Will Williams to James Taylor, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Gloucestershire vs Kent Match 18 match?
Kent won by 2 wickets.

What is the Gloucestershire vs Kent Match 18?
Gloucestershire vs Kent is the Match 18 of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Gloucestershire vs Kent live score?
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