Harris returns to Spitfires squad v Gloucestershire (Wed, 11am)
James Harris returns to the Spitfires squad for the Royal London One-Day Cup match against Gloucestershire at Bristol on Wednesday (10 May, 11am).
The paceman returns to Kent for the trip to The Brightside Ground after his loan from Middlesex was re-activated.
The 26-year-old was recalled to cover for international absences and replaces Wayne Parnell in the squad that defeated Middlesex on Sunday.
Adam Ball and Charlie Hartley are recalled to the squad as Mitch Claydon is unavailable following a family bereavement.
Kent Spitfires squad: 17 Sam Northeast (c), 23 Daniel Bell-Drummond, 6 Joe Denly, 10 Alex Blake, 58 Sean Dickson, 3 Darren Stevens, 24 Adam Ball, 12 Adam Rouse (wk), 25 Calum Haggett, 26 Matt Coles, 4 James Harris, 15 James Tredwell, 22 Charlie Hartley.
Gloucestershire squad: 2 Michael Klinger (c), 19 Phil Mustard (wk), 15 Chris Dent, 12 Graeme van Buuren, 28 Ian Cockbain, 21 George Hankins, 10 Jack Taylor, 13 Benny Howell, 11 Kieran Noema-Barnett, 6 Tom Smith, 24 Liam Norwell, 23 Chris Liddle, 36 Matthew Taylor, 34 Craig Miles.
Gloucestershire v Kent Spitfires stats:
- Kent have won five of their last seven games against Gloucestershire including each of the last two, though this will be the first time Gloucestershire have hosted the Spitfires since 2004.
- Kent Spitfires have won their last four matches in Bristol against Gloucestershire.
- Kent’s last five matches played on the road have been won by the chasing side.
- Alex Blake (Kent Spitfires) has the highest strike rate of any batsman to record 100+ runs so far this season (173.5).
The next home match is a day-night Battle of the Bridge showdown against Essex Eagles at The Spitfire Ground on Wednesday 17 May (1.30pm).