Kent vs Gloucestershire Result – South Group

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South Group • Vitality Blast

KET

116/3 (13.3)

GLO

113/10 (16.3)

Kent won by 7 wickets

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13.3

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Zafar Gohar to Jordan Cox, Six

13.2

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Zafar Gohar to Jordan Cox, no run

13.1

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Zafar Gohar to Jordan Cox, Four

End of over 13 (18 runs)

Jordan Cox 28 (14)

Joe Denly 35 (31)

KET 106/3

Paul van Meekeren 2-0-30-0

12.6

1L

Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, 1 leg bye

12.5

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Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, Four

12.4

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Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, Six

12.3

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Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, 2 runs

12.2

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Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, Four

12.1

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Paul van Meekeren to Joe Denly, 1 run

End of over 12 (4 runs)

Joe Denly 34 (30)

Jordan Cox 12 (9)

KET 88/3

Zafar Gohar 3-0-15-0

11.6

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Zafar Gohar to Joe Denly, 1 run

11.5

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Zafar Gohar to Joe Denly, no run

11.4

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Zafar Gohar to Joe Denly, no run

11.4

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Zafar Gohar to Joe Denly, 1 wide

11.3

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Zafar Gohar to Joe Denly, no run

11.2

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Zafar Gohar to Jordan Cox, 1 run

11.1

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Zafar Gohar to Joe Denly, 1 run

End of over 11 (10 runs)

Jordan Cox 11 (8)

Joe Denly 32 (25)

KET 84/3

David Payne 3-0-27-0

10.6

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David Payne to Jordan Cox, no run

10.5

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David Payne to Jordan Cox, Four

10.4

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David Payne to Jordan Cox, Four

10.3

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David Payne to Joe Denly, 1 run

10.2

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David Payne to Jordan Cox, 1 run

10.1

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David Payne to Jordan Cox, no run

End of over 10 (5 runs)

Jordan Cox 2 (3)

Joe Denly 31 (24)

KET 74/3

Tom Smith 4-3-22-0

9.6

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Tom Smith to Jordan Cox, 1 run

9.5

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Tom Smith to Joe Denly, 1 run

Match Summary

Kent and Gloucestershire met in South Group 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: 13.3: Zafar Gohar to Jordan Cox, Six | 13.1: Zafar Gohar to Jordan Cox, Four | 12.5: Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, 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 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

13.3: Zafar Gohar to Jordan Cox, Six
13.1: Zafar Gohar to Jordan Cox, Four
12.5: Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, Four
12.4: Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, Six
12.2: Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, Four
10.5: David Payne to Jordan Cox, Four
10.4: David Payne to Jordan Cox, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Kent won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 13.3: Zafar Gohar to Jordan Cox, 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

13.3 6 Zafar Gohar to Jordan Cox, Six

13.2 0 Zafar Gohar to Jordan Cox, no run

13.1 4 Zafar Gohar to Jordan Cox, Four

End of over 13 (18 runs)

Jordan Cox 28 (14)

Joe Denly 35 (31)

KET 106/3

Paul van Meekeren 2-0-30-0

12.6 1L Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, 1 leg bye

12.5 4 Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, Four

12.4 6 Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, Six

12.3 2 Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, 2 runs

12.2 4 Paul van Meekeren to Jordan Cox, Four

12.1 1 Paul van Meekeren to Joe Denly, 1 run

End of over 12 (4 runs)

Joe Denly 34 (30)

Jordan Cox 12 (9)

KET 88/3

Zafar Gohar 3-0-15-0

11.6 1 Zafar Gohar to Joe Denly, 1 run

11.5 0 Zafar Gohar to Joe Denly, no run

11.4 0 Zafar Gohar to Joe Denly, no run

11.4 Wd Zafar Gohar to Joe Denly, 1 wide

11.3 0 Zafar Gohar to Joe Denly, no run

11.2 1 Zafar Gohar to Jordan Cox, 1 run

11.1 1 Zafar Gohar to Joe Denly, 1 run

End of over 11 (10 runs)

Jordan Cox 11 (8)

Joe Denly 32 (25)

KET 84/3

David Payne 3-0-27-0

10.6 0 David Payne to Jordan Cox, no run

10.5 4 David Payne to Jordan Cox, Four

10.4 4 David Payne to Jordan Cox, Four

10.3 1 David Payne to Joe Denly, 1 run

10.2 1 David Payne to Jordan Cox, 1 run

10.1 0 David Payne to Jordan Cox, no run

End of over 10 (5 runs)

Jordan Cox 2 (3)

Joe Denly 31 (24)

KET 74/3

Tom Smith 4-3-22-0

9.6 1 Tom Smith to Jordan Cox, 1 run

9.5 1 Tom Smith to Joe Denly, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Kent vs Gloucestershire South Group match?
Kent won by 7 wickets.

What is the Kent vs Gloucestershire South Group?
Kent vs Gloucestershire is the South Group of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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