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Lancashire vs Kent, CC2026, Today Match Prediction
LAN vs KENT Win Probability
Toss Winner - Lancashire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Kent beat Lancashire by 140 runs
Can Kent maintain their edge with a win over Lancashire?
- Lancashire and Kent are separated by just 2 points in the Division Two table, with Kent 3rd on 77 points and Lancashire 4th on 75 points.
- Both teams have played 6 matches this season. Kent have won 2, lost 1, while Lancashire have won 2 and lost 2.
- James Anderson is Lancashire’s leading wicket-taker this season with 31 wickets in 12 innings at an average of 16.93.
We predict that Kent will defeat Lancashire.
| Tournament: | County Championship Division Two 2026 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Stanley Park, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 14.1°C|Overcast |
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LAN vs KENT Match Prediction & Analysis
Lancashire will take on Kent in the 26th match of the County Championship Division Two 2026 at Blackpool, beginning on June 12 at 3:30PM IST. With both teams firmly in the promotion race, this contest could have a significant impact on the standings as the season approaches its midway stage.
Kent currently occupy third place in the Division Two table with 77 points from six matches, having registered two wins, one loss, and three draws. Lancashire are just behind them in fourth place with 75 points from six games. Lancashire have won two and lost two matches this season, while Kent have shown consistency with only one defeat so far.
With only two points separating the sides, there is little margin for error. Lancashire will rely on their experienced bowling attack headed by veteran bowler James Anderson, while Kent will be eager to capitalize on their recent momentum. Expect a closely fought four-day contest between two evenly matched teams.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
LAN
W
L
L
L
W
LAN
128/2 in 10.0 12.8
130/3 in 9.1 14.18
KENT
L
L
W
L
W
KENT
135/3 in 17.2 7.79
T20BLAST
Sussex beat Kent by 7 wickets
133/8 in 20.0 6.65
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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204/10 in 49.2
RLODC
Kent beat Lancashire by 5 runs
209/10 in 48.4
TEAMS PREVIEW
Lancashire Preview
Lancashire have enjoyed a solid County Championship Division Two 2026 campaign so far, sitting fourth in the standings with 75 points from six matches. They have registered two wins, two losses, and two draws. Lancashire defeated Derbyshire by 29 runs and Gloucestershire by four wickets before suffering defeats against Durham (by eight wickets) and Middlesex (by six wickets).
In that drawn match at Southport against Worcestershire, Lancashire produced a competitive first-innings total of 281/8, led by Keaton Jennings’ patient 69 and an aggressive 61 from Paul Coughlin. George Balderson also contributed with both bat and ball, claiming 3/62 in Worcestershire’s first innings.
Lancashire’s bowling attack continued to impress as James Anderson picked up 2/27 while Tom Hartley returned figures of 2/53 in the second innings. Despite several strong individual performances, Lancashire were unable to force a result as Worcestershire finished on 211/5, resulting in a draw.
Lancashire’s batting has been anchored by Michael Jones, who has scored 366 runs in four matches at an average of 45.75, and Keaton Jennings, who has amassed 350 runs at an excellent average of 58.33. With the ball, veteran pacer James Anderson has been outstanding, claiming 31 wickets at an average of 16.93, while George Balderson has provided excellent support with 21 wickets. Lancashire possess one of the strongest bowling attacks in Division Two and will be confident of challenging any opposition.
Key Players: James Anderson, Michael Jones, Keaton Jennings, George Balderson
Lancashire Predicted Playing XI:
George Balderson, Keaton Jennings, Josh Bohannon, Harry Singh, Michael Jones, Matty Hurst (wk), Chris Green, Paul Coughlin, Tom Hartley, Tom Bailey, James Anderson (c)
Lancashire Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division Two 2026
Lancashire Actual Playing XI:
Joseph Moores, Tom Bailey, Tom Aspinwall, Liam Livingstone, Keaton Jennings, Marcus Harris, George Balderson, James Anderson, Josh Bohannon, Harry Singh, Ben McDermott
Kent Preview
Kent have enjoyed a strong County Championship Division Two 2026 campaign so far and currently sit third in the table with 77 points from six matches. They have recorded two wins, one loss, and three draws. Kent secured an emphatic 225-run victory over Derbyshire and followed it up with a two-wicket win against Gloucestershire. Their only defeat came against Worcestershire, who beat them by an innings and two runs. The remaining three matches ended in draws.
Kent’s most recent outing against Durham at Beckenham showcased the strength of their batting lineup. Kent piled up a massive 523 in the first innings, led by a superb 180 from Ben Dawkins and a brilliant 141 from Sam Northeast. Their bowlers then responded well, with Matt Milnes and Ekansh Singh claiming three wickets each to dismiss Durham for 446. Although Kent pushed for a result late in the match, the contest eventually finished as a draw.
Kent’s batting has been spearheaded by Chris Benjamin, who has amassed 450 runs at an average of 56.25, while Tawanda Muyeye has contributed 438 runs, including two centuries. With the ball, Matt Milnes has been outstanding with 18 wickets in five matches, while Keith Dudgeon has picked up 16 wickets from six appearances. Kent have built momentum through a balanced combination of strong batting and reliable seam bowling. They look well placed to remain in the promotion race.
Key Players: Chris Benjamin, Tawanda Muyeye, Matt Milnes, Keith Dudgeon
Kent Predicted Playing XI:
Ben Dawkins, Zak Crawley, Sam Northeast, Tawanda Muyeye, Daniel Bell-Drummond (c), Chris Benjamin (wk), Ekansh Singh, Matt Milnes, Keith Dudgeon, James Taylor, Matt Parkinson
Kent Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division Two 2026
Kent Actual Playing XI:
Ben Dawkins, Harry Finch, Matthew Parkinson, Ekansh Singh, Sam Northeast, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Chris Benjamin, Keith Dudgeon, Matt Milnes, Bertie Foreman, Hasan Mahmud
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at Stanley Park, Blackpool is expected to be cool with a mix of clouds and sunny spells. Temperatures are likely to range between a high of around 17°C and a low of 11°C. There is a slight chance of passing showers. Overall, conditions looks good for a four day match.
LAN vs KENT Pitch Report
The venue of the match is Stanley Park, Blackpool. Located in Lancashire. It regularly hosts county and domestic matches. Stanley Park has also hosted international cricket in the past, including a Test match. A first-innings total in excess of 300 runs can be expected here in good batting conditions.
Toss: To Bat
Stanley Park, Blackpool is hosting its first County Championship Division Two match of the 2026 season. The only Test match played here ended in a high scoring draw. Teams should look to make the most of batting conditions early in the game. The team winning the toss should bat first.
LAN vs KENT
Winning Prediction
This promises to be one of the closest contests of the County Championship Division Two season. Kent currently sit third with 77 points, narrowly ahead of Lancashire in fourth with 75 points. Kent arrive with stronger recent form, having won two of their last three completed matches, while Lancashire are looking to build momentum after a draw against Worcestershire. Home advantage could be decisive, but Kent hold a slight edge on current form.
We predict that Kent will defeat Lancashire.
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