📝 MATCH REPORT | ESSEX vs. KENT SPITFIRES

Kent Spitfires suffered a narrow three-run defeat to Essex in the Vitality Blast at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford. Essex posted 188, with Charlie Allison scoring his third consecutive half-century and Jordan Cox contributing 40 on his first Essex appearance of the summer following IPL and England Lions duties. Despite Sam Billings' 62 and a late 10th-wicket stand between Fred Klaassen and Jake Lintott, Kent fell short in their chase, leaving Essex second in the South Group with Kent four points behind.