Match Report: Kent Women vs. Leicestershire Foxes Women
Women’s Metro Bank One Day Cup League Two Semi-Finalists Kent Women’s final group match of the tournament was against Leicestershire Foxes at the St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury.
Kent Cricket is excited to confirm that Early Bird tickets for its popular Fireworks Evening on Thursday 5 November 2026 are now on sale!
Canterbury’s biggest Fireworks Evening is back for 2026, with only 1,000 Early Bird tickets available. Priority Tickets have already SOLD OUT.
This event completely sold out last year, so secure your tickets early to avoid disappointment:
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A big date in our city’s social calendar, Kent Cricket’s Fireworks Evening will once again take place set against the historic backdrop of the Home of Kent Cricket, the St Lawrence Ground.
Alongside a dazzling fireworks display will be live music, a food village and much more to be confirmed soon!
Kent Women produced a convincing all-round performance to defeat Leicestershire Women by 88 runs in Canterbury ahead of the Women’s Metro Bank One Day Cup Semi Finals.
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Results elsewhere meant that Kent will play away at Sophia Gardens against Glamorgan on Sunday 13 September.
Batting first, Kent posted a competitive 272 for eight from their 50 overs, with Kelly Castle leading the way with an excellent 60 from 73 balls. Castle struck 10 fours during a patient innings that provided the foundation for Kent’s total.
Elsa Barnfather added a valuable 52 from 62 deliveries, hitting eight boundaries, while Hannah Hardwick provided some late impetus with a rapid 30 from just 24 balls, including five fours. Amy Gordon made 19 and Sydney Gorham finished unbeaten on 22 from 20 balls.
Leicestershire’s best bowler was Caitlin Chissell, who finished with an excellent 3 for 32 from her 10 overs, while Rebecca Brooker claimed two wickets.
Chasing 273, Leicestershire made a reasonable start but struggled to build the partnerships required to sustain the chase. Chissell top-scored with 49 from 70 balls, striking seven fours, while Emily Booker contributed 39 from 44 balls. Alice Oliver also made a useful 32 from 38 deliveries.
Kent’s bowling attack, however, continued to chip away at the Leicestershire batting order. Sydney Gorham, Megan Belt and Isabella James each claimed three wickets.
Gorham returned the outstanding figures of 3 for 31 from seven overs, while Belt took 3 for 32 from nine overs. James completed the three-pronged attack with 3 for 36 from 9.4 overs.
Leicestershire were eventually bowled out for 184 in 39.4 overs, leaving Kent as convincing 88-run winners.
Kent’s victory was built on a strong first innings. Castle and Barnfather provided the substance before Hardwick’s aggressive contribution lifted the total towards 275. The bowlers then ensured Leicestershire were never able to establish the sustained partnership needed to challenge the target.
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The St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury will be hosting a Women’s One Day International between England & Bangladesh on Tuesday 21 September 2027!
The second of a three-match series, this will be a day/night fixture, beginning at 12:30pm.
The Ticket Ballot for this fixture is now open, with successful Ballot winners notified via e-mail on Thursday 1 October with access to purchase their tickets:
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Anyone that registered their interest in the Ticket Ballot do not need to enter, they have automatically been added.
Kent Life Members & 2027 Annual Members do not need to enter the Ticket Ballot for next Summer’s ODI in Canterbury – they will have an exclusive pre-sale ticket priority window to get their tickets at special Kent Member prices. Life Members and 2026 Members have been contacted via e-mail with more information.
Everyone that attended England Women vs. New Zealand Women at the St Lawrence Ground this Summer also do not need to enter the Ticket Ballot – they will also enjoy an exclusive ticket priority window to secure their tickets before the public Ballot closes, and all purchasers from 2026’s International fixture have been contacted via e-mail with more information.
The Ticket Ballot for Non-Kent Members, and those that didn’t attend England Women vs. New Zealand Women in Canterbury back in May, is now open:
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Anyone that registered their interest in the Ticket Ballot do not need to enter, they have automatically been added.
