Kent Secures 84-Run Victory Over Worcestershire in County Championship

Kent triumphed over Worcestershire by 84 runs at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury, bolstering their chances for promotion in the County Championship Division Two.

Despite a century from Brett D'Oliveira, Worcestershire struggled to chase down the target of 380 runs. After reaching 265-5, they lost their last five wickets for just 30 runs, with Kent's Keith Dudgeon taking three wickets in a crucial spell. Hasan Mahmud and Matt Milnes also contributed with three wickets each.

This victory places Kent 15 points ahead of third-placed Northamptonshire with three matches left in the season.