Kent vs Yorkshire, 72nd Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | England Domestic One-Day Cup, 2025

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26 August 2025 | 09:21AM
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The KENT vs YOR Live Score, 72nd Match of the England Domestic One-Day Cup 2025 will be played on 26 August 2025 at 03:30 PM at the Spitfire Ground, Canterbury. This high-voltage clash between Kent (KENT) and Yorkshire (YOR) promises to be one of the most exciting fixtures of the group stage as both sides are packed with star players and fighting to secure crucial points in the competition.


Kent enter this encounter with a strong batting order that combines experienced campaigners with young talent. Their middle order has the ability to stabilize or accelerate depending on the situation, and their all-rounders bring balance to the side, offering both batting depth and bowling options. Playing at home, Kent will look to take advantage of familiar conditions and crowd support.


Yorkshire, on the other hand, arrive with a star-studded squad featuring world-class batters and a dynamic all-round department. Their top order is among the strongest in the tournament, and their all-rounders add crucial versatility to the lineup. With a bowling attack that includes quality pace and spin options, Yorkshire have the weapons to trouble any opposition.


With both sides evenly matched and qualification stakes high, the KENT vs YOR Live Score contest promises a gripping battle full of runs, wickets, and tactical brilliance.

Kent vs Yorkshire, 72nd Match Details

Series

England Domestic One-Day Cup, 2025

Match

Kent vs Yorkshire

Date & Time

26 August 2025, 03:30 PM

Venue

The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury

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Kent vs Yorkshire, 72nd Match Weather Condition

09:00 am

Cloud

0%

Humidity

88%

Wind

20.5 km/h

20

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Partly cloudy

The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury

The Spitfire Ground Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

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Batting Condition

Average

Pace Bowling

Average

Spin Bowling

Average

Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The Spitfire Ground in Canterbury generally produces batting-friendly tracks with true bounce, making it a good surface for stroke play. Early on, seamers might find some assistance with swing and seam movement, especially under cloudy conditions, but batters who get set can dominate. The outfield here is quick, providing full value to shots, and high totals are a regular feature at this venue. Spinners can come into play in the middle overs, particularly if the pitch slows down, but this is typically a ground where bat dominates ball. A par score is likely to be in the range of 290–310, though with the strength of both batting lineups, totals above 330 are very possible.

Kent Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Yorkshire Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

248

X

244

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

307-10 by DUR vs KT

X

82-10 by KT vs NOR

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

298-8 by KT vs LANCS

X

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

4

50%
|
50%
Bowling First

4

Kent vs Yorkshire, 72nd Match Squad

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Kent Probable XI :

Ben Compton, Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Sam Billings, Jack Leaning, Grant Stewart, Joey Evison, Oliver Curtiss, Fred Klaassen, Matthew Parkinson

Yorkshire Probable XI :

Imam-ul-Haq, Joe Root, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow, George Hill, Jordan Thompson, Dom Bess, Will Sutherland, Adil Rashid, Ben Coad

Conclusion

The KENT vs YOR Live Score match is set to be one of the marquee encounters in the England Domestic One-Day Cup 2025. Kent will look to leverage their home advantage, experienced batting order, and depth in all-round options to put Yorkshire under pressure. However, Yorkshire’s formidable batting strength and versatile bowling lineup make them one of the toughest teams to beat. The result could well hinge on which side controls the powerplay and executes better at the death. Fans can expect an enthralling contest featuring big partnerships, high strike rates, and game-changing spells, keeping the outcome in suspense until the final overs.