We reported earlier about Kent’s interest in the England LD touring party of South Africa.

England LD have enjoyed a perfect trip to South Africa so far, beating both the hosts and tournament holders Australia twice to register four wins from four. However, an excellent tour will become an exceptional one should they lift the trophy at the De Beers Diamond Oval in Kimberley. Two players from Kent are included in the touring party and they are James Higgins and Daniel Levey.

Here’s an interview with England Captain Gavin Randall

We’ll be looking out for the results of the final match!

The Finals of the ECB National Disability County Championship will take place over the next couple of weeks.
 
* The Incrediball Final will be between Lancashire and Derbyshire and will take place at Leamington CC on Sunday 11th September with an 11am start.
 
* The Hardball final will be between Lancashire and Cheshire and will take place at the County Ground, Derby on Friday 16th September with an 11am start.
 
Everyone is more than welcome to attend and your presence would be greatly appreciated by all involved and of course the teams themselves.
 
If you wish to attend either of these finals and require more details please do not hesitate to contact Ian Martin,  National Disability Cricket Manager at England and Wales Cricket Board, Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, NW8 8QZ, telephone 07824 600325, or by email at ian.martin@ecb.co.uk

On a barmy hot summers day, Town Malling CC hosted Kents final home game for the season against an unbeaten Hampshire side.

Winning the toss Kent took to the field confident in their previous performances. Hampshire made a solid start with opener Hicknott scoring 30 as Hampshire made good progress in their first 8 overs.

First change bowler Christopher Apps then took a wicket with his first ball and ended up knocking over 4 batsmen with good straight bowling. Hampshire hit a bit of a wall once Hicknott was run out for the 5th wicket as Hampshire were dismissed for the first time for less than 100.

Chasing 91 Kent proved there is still plenty of work to be done on the batting front. Brandon Huband(14) top scored for Kent as Hampshire held on to catches throughout the innings. Kent are batting for longer periods, finally being dismissed in the 36th over for 72 falling 19 runs short.

The game was played in excellent spirit between both sides and Hampshire were very impressed with the bowling and fielding performance of this squad of players many in their first year of cricket.

Thanks to all the parents and supporters who made everything run like clockwork off the field. Drinks, teas, scoring,scoreboards, clearing up and making sure the lads were kept covered in sun tan lotion and hydrated all just happened.

It’s a great team effort. Thank you.
Richard Dalton
Kent LD manager

Here is the scorecard from the match for download

Kent took to the road again this weekend to visit Hertfordshire in a return fixture for the 2 teams, Hertfordshire having won the first game.

Kent won the toss and took to the field and got off to the best possible start with Jimmy Higgins bowling the opener first ball.

The top 7 batsmen were removed in the first 8 overs with Jimmy Higgins taking 3-2 and Andrew Mowatt claiming 4-18 as Kent held on to catches, bowled straight and were enthusiastic and commited in the field. Only L Cheryl was able to remain at the crease for any length of time adding 26 runs.

Chasing just 40 to win Kent lost both openers before Tom Savage blasted his way to 27 n.o to wrap up the game in 8.1 overs.

Kent LD cricket is proving to be an excellent opportunity for a very young team to gain experience and enjoy cricket. As each week goes by they continue to impress with their attitude and application.

Hertfordshire
R Cross b J Higgins 0
K Southgate b J Higgins 1
A Butterworth c & b A Mowatt 0
S Moore c B Cox b A Mowatt 1
C Foster b J Higgins 0
L Cheryl c A Mowatt b T Savage 26
K Hance    c Savage b A Mowatt 0
J Burton b A Mowatt 0
S Covie    c B Huband b C Fahey 0
N Chidell b C Apps 1
L Staines not out 0
           Extras 10    
Total 39 all out in 13.1 overs

Kent
A Mowatt b C Foster 6
J Rintoul c & b L Cheryl 0
M King not out 1
T Savage not out 27
Extras 6
Total 40 for 2 from 8.1 overs

Somerset next week which is a home game at Orpington CC.

Kent Learning Disability Team win their First British Association for Cricketers with Disabilities (BACD) League Match, only the 2^nd game played, against Dorset.

Kent 200 all out in 39.3 overs – fantastic achievement and improvement on last weeks results and happy with this alone … but then they went on to bowl Dorset all out for 86! Fantastic achievement.

Thanks must go to the dedicated team of coaches, parents and carers who have been supporting the team throughout the winter training. 

Particular thanks to the coaching team Dickie Dalton, Bob Harbert and Les Randall. 

Additional  thanks to KRBS for their sponsorship who supply the teams shirts.

The full Match report with further details is available here