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Toss Winner - Lancashire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Lancashire beat Kent by 6 wickets
Will Kent be able to maintain its impressive winning record against Lancashire?
Kent to win this match
| Tournament: | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | TBC, |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 22.1°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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Lancashire is set to face Kent in the Group A game of the One-Day Cup 2026 on July 28 at Farington Cricket Ground, Farington. Lancashire made a good comeback in the previous game and registered their first victory this season. They currently sit in sixth place in Group A standings with a net run rate of 0.005, while Kent started this season on a winning note but failed to maintain the same momentum in the previous game and are currently in eighth position with a net run rate of -0.682.
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KENT
204/10 in 49.2
RLODC
Kent beat Lancashire by 5 runs
209/10 in 48.4
After suffering a disappointing defeat in their opening match, Lancashire made a strong comeback by registering a convincing 21-run victory over Leicestershire in their previous game. Batting first, they piled up an imposing total of 383 before restricting Leicestershire to 362, securing their first win of the campaign. A brilliant all-round performance, led by the batting unit, played a key role in the victory.
Lancashire's batters delivered another impressive performance, with the top order providing an excellent foundation. Keaton Jennings starred with a superb innings of 135 from 134 balls, while Marcus Harris made a valuable contribution of 71. Joseph Moores added the finishing touches with a quick-fire 41 off just 15 deliveries, helping the team post a big total.
The bowling attack also made an excellent start by reducing Leicestershire to 22/4 during the powerplay, putting the opposition under immediate pressure. Tom Bailey was the pick of the bowlers with impressive figures of 3/48 in his ten overs. Charlie Barnard chipped in with two wickets, while Mitchell Stanley, George Balderson, and Arav Shetty claimed one wicket apiece. Their disciplined bowling effort ensured Lancashire comfortably defended the target and completed a well-deserved victory.
Furthermore, Keaton Jennings has scored 199 runs across his last two innings this season, highlighting the excellent form he is currently in. Lancashire will be hoping he continues this rich form and delivers more match-winning performances in the upcoming fixtures.
Keaton Jennings, Matty Hurst, Josh Bohannon, Marcus Harris, Michael Jones, Harry Singh, Arav Shetty, George Balderson ©, Mitchell Stanley, Charlie Barnard, Ollie Sutton
Tom Bailey, Josh Bohannon, Keaton Jennings, George Balderson, Jack Blatherwick, Matthew Hurst, Mitchell Stanley, Rocky Flintoff, Marcus Harris, Arav Shetty, Joseph Moores
Kent didn't perform well in the previous game as they faced defeat by 6 wickets against Gloucestershire. After posting a total of 208 while batting first, they failed to defend it as Gloucestershire chased down the target comfortably in 36.1 overs. Kent will need to improve their batting strategy to make a comeback in the tournament.
In the batting department, Kent didn't start the innings well and lost top-order batters early. However, Sam Northeast led the innings with a well-crafted 84 off 107 deliveries. Ekansh Singh also scored 42 runs. However, apart from them, the performance of the other batsmen was extremely disappointing, preventing Kent from posting a big total.
After their batting performance, Kent's bowling did not look particularly impressive either. With a low total on the board, they needed to take early wickets against the opposition but failed to do so. They got their first breakthrough in the 26th over, but by then it was already too late.
Jaydn Denly was the most successful bowler for Kent, claiming two wickets for 31 runs in 4.1 overs; apart from him, Ekansh Singh and Matt Parkinson also took one wicket each. Kent can secure victories in upcoming matches only by performing well in both bowling and batting.
Ben Dawkins, Daniel Bell-Drummond ©, Sam Northeast, Harry Finch, Chris Benjamin, Jaydn Denly, Ekansh Singh, Joey Evison, Grant Stewart, Matt Milnes, Matt Parkinson
Daniel Bell-Drummond, Chris Benjamin, Ben Dawkins, Jaydn Denly, Keith Dudgeon, Joey Evison, Harry Finch, Sam Northeast, Matthew Parkinson, Ekansh Singh, Grant Stewart
Partly cloudy conditions are expected at Farington Cricket Ground, Farington, throughout the match day, with temperatures likely to range between 24°C and 16°C. There is a 20% chance of rain during the game.
The Farington Cricket Ground in Farington is known for offering good support to both bowlers and batsmen. This is a new ground where List A cricket matches are being played for the first time. Despite this, it offers a good batting surface where the ball comes onto the bat with good bounce, aiding run-scoring; however, bowlers are also likely to play a significant role, and they could become increasingly dominant during the second innings. Batters are likely to enjoy the best of the conditions, particularly in the first innings. The venue has consistently produced mid-scoring contests, with an average first-innings total of 276.
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams batting first, as chasing has proven to be challenging. As a result, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bat first.
While Lancashire began their campaign with a loss but bounced back with a brilliant performance to win the next match, Kent—in contrast—started this season with a victory but failed to sustain that momentum. Therefore, it can be said that the performance of both teams has been roughly similar so far. However, when looking at the head-to-head records of both teams, Kent appears to have the upper hand, having won four of the last five matches played against Lancashire. This will certainly give them a psychological advantage. Therefore, Kent heads into this contest as the favourite to secure the victory.
Kent to win this match
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