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Kent vs Hampshire Result – South Group

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

South Group • Vitality Blast

Kent cricket team logo
KET
180/4 (19.3)
Hampshire cricket team logo
HAM
177/7 (20)
Kent won by 6 wickets
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19.3
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Chris Wood to Jack Leaning, Four
19.2
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Chris Wood to Jordan Cox, 1 run
19.1
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Chris Wood to Jack Leaning, 1 run
End of over 19 (2 runs)
Jack Leaning 1 (1)
Jordan Cox 3 (6)
KET 174/4
Nathan Ellis 4-2-28-0
18.6
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Nathan Ellis to Jack Leaning, 1 run
18.5
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Nathan Ellis to Sam Billings, Bowled!
18.4
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Nathan Ellis to Jordan Cox, 1 run
18.3
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Nathan Ellis to Jordan Cox, no run
18.2
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Nathan Ellis to Jordan Cox, no run
18.1
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Nathan Ellis to Jordan Cox, no run
End of over 18 (10 runs)
Sam Billings 13 (9)
Jordan Cox 2 (2)
KET 172/3
Mason Crane 4-1-35-0
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Mason Crane to Sam Billings, no run
17.5
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Mason Crane to Sam Billings, no run
17.4
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Mason Crane to Jordan Cox, 1 run
17.3
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Mason Crane to Sam Billings, 1 run
17.2
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Mason Crane to Sam Billings, Four
17.1
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Mason Crane to Sam Billings, Four
End of over 17 (5 runs)
Sam Billings 4 (4)
Jordan Cox 1 (1)
KET 162/3
Nathan Ellis 3-1-26-0
16.6
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Nathan Ellis to Sam Billings, 1 run
16.5
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Nathan Ellis to Jordan Cox, 1 run
16.4
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Nathan Ellis to Daniel Bell-Drummond, Out! Caught by JM Vince
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Nathan Ellis to Daniel Bell-Drummond, 2 runs
16.2
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Nathan Ellis to Daniel Bell-Drummond, no run
16.1
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Nathan Ellis to Sam Billings, 1 run
End of over 16 (7 runs)
Daniel Bell-Drummond 87 (52)
Sam Billings 2 (2)
KET 157/2
Mason Crane 3-1-25-0
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Mason Crane to Daniel Bell-Drummond, no run
15.5
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Mason Crane to Sam Billings, 1 run
15.4
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Mason Crane to Daniel Bell-Drummond, 1 run

Match Summary

Kent and Hampshire 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: 19.3: Chris Wood to Jack Leaning, Four | 18.5: Nathan Ellis to Sam Billings, Bowled! | 17.2: Mason Crane to Sam Billings, Four. The turning point arrived at 18.5 when Nathan Ellis to Sam Billings, 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 6 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

  • 19.3: Chris Wood to Jack Leaning, Four
  • 18.5: Nathan Ellis to Sam Billings, Bowled!
  • 17.2: Mason Crane to Sam Billings, Four
  • 17.1: Mason Crane to Sam Billings, Four
  • 16.4: Nathan Ellis to Daniel Bell-Drummond, Out! Caught by JM Vince

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.5 when Nathan Ellis to Sam Billings, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Kent won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.3: Chris Wood to Jack Leaning, 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

19.3 4 Chris Wood to Jack Leaning, Four

19.2 1 Chris Wood to Jordan Cox, 1 run

19.1 1 Chris Wood to Jack Leaning, 1 run

End of over 19 (2 runs)
Jack Leaning 1 (1)
Jordan Cox 3 (6)
KET 174/4
Nathan Ellis 4-2-28-0

18.6 1 Nathan Ellis to Jack Leaning, 1 run

18.5 W Nathan Ellis to Sam Billings, Bowled!

18.4 1 Nathan Ellis to Jordan Cox, 1 run

18.3 0 Nathan Ellis to Jordan Cox, no run

18.2 0 Nathan Ellis to Jordan Cox, no run

18.1 0 Nathan Ellis to Jordan Cox, no run

End of over 18 (10 runs)
Sam Billings 13 (9)
Jordan Cox 2 (2)
KET 172/3
Mason Crane 4-1-35-0

17.6 0 Mason Crane to Sam Billings, no run

17.5 0 Mason Crane to Sam Billings, no run

17.4 1 Mason Crane to Jordan Cox, 1 run

17.3 1 Mason Crane to Sam Billings, 1 run

17.2 4 Mason Crane to Sam Billings, Four

17.1 4 Mason Crane to Sam Billings, Four

End of over 17 (5 runs)
Sam Billings 4 (4)
Jordan Cox 1 (1)
KET 162/3
Nathan Ellis 3-1-26-0

16.6 1 Nathan Ellis to Sam Billings, 1 run

16.5 1 Nathan Ellis to Jordan Cox, 1 run

16.4 W Nathan Ellis to Daniel Bell-Drummond, Out! Caught by JM Vince

16.3 2 Nathan Ellis to Daniel Bell-Drummond, 2 runs

16.2 0 Nathan Ellis to Daniel Bell-Drummond, no run

16.1 1 Nathan Ellis to Sam Billings, 1 run

End of over 16 (7 runs)
Daniel Bell-Drummond 87 (52)
Sam Billings 2 (2)
KET 157/2
Mason Crane 3-1-25-0

15.6 0 Mason Crane to Daniel Bell-Drummond, no run

15.5 1 Mason Crane to Sam Billings, 1 run

15.4 1 Mason Crane to Daniel Bell-Drummond, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Kent vs Hampshire South Group match?
Kent won by 6 wickets.

What is the Kent vs Hampshire South Group?
Kent vs Hampshire 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 Hampshire live score?
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Tournament: Vitality Blast