Setting the Field: Kent Spitfires vs. Surrey
Before each Kent Men home match, we’re bringing you the thoughts of Men’s Head Coach Adam Hollioake in our series, ‘Setting the Field’, proudly sponsored by Cluberly, Kent Cricket’s Official Live Stream Partner.
The Oldest Rivalry in world cricket writes another chapter as Surrey travel to the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury to take on the Kent Spitfires.
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We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the St Lawrence Ground for our final Friday Night under lights at Canterbury this T20 season.
This run-in feels similar to what we experienced last Summer. Like then, we must focus on things in our control – our performances and results need to be positive, and we can’t let any outside noise dictate the way we want to play.
We’ve shown that we’re capable of putting in big performances in this format so far in this tournament, and what I have drilled home to the players is that all of our hard work in training and preparation must translate into application once we cross the boundary rope.
There’s no need to remind them that this match means so much to our Members and supporters. I’m more aware than most of the rivalry between these two counties, and anything less than maximum effort will be unacceptable.
What I would like to see is more of your partisan support on Friday evening. We keep mentioning that it matters – it really does. Making the St Lawrence a difficult place to come is something that we can really use to our advantage.
Be loud, show your support, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
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Adam
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Kent Spitfires vs. Middlesex start time confirmed
Kent Cricket can confirm that Kent Spitfires’ final Vitality Blast Group Stage fixture against Middlesex at the St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury on Sunday 12 July will begin at 2:30pm.
The Spitfires will welcome Middlesex to conclude the Group Stage of this T20 Summer, in the reverse fixture of the opening match of the tournament, which Kent won by 27 runs.
All ticket buyers have been contacted via e-mail communicating this confirmed start time, and their match tickets will be re-issued showing the 2:30pm start.
Gates will open at 12:30pm, with full Matchday Information available below:
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Entry is INCLUDED in all 2026 Kent Memberships, White Ball Passes & Youth/Junior Season Tickets!
