DHAKA, Sept 6, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh pace bowler Hasan Mahmud produced a sterling performance as Kent eked out a 84-run victory against Worcestershire in the County Championship Division Two on Saturday.

Hasan played a key role with the ball in the both innings in much-needed victory for Kent, finishing with 7-119 from 38 overs.

He took four wickets in the first innings before adding three more in the second to help Kent secure a victory which sent then to second place in the Division Two standings.

Chasing a target of 380 on Day 4, Worcestershire resumed on the final day at 84-3 and were still in contention. 

Brett D’Oliveira was anchoring the chase, with Adam Hose and Henry Cullen providing support.

Hasan struck early in the day, trapping Hose leg before wicket for 38. He then broke an 86-run partnership between D’Oliveira and Cullen by bowling Cullen for 45.

D’Oliveira showed the stubbornness required to defy Hasan and Kent and reached a century as Worcestershire moved to 265-5, raising hopes of an unlikely victory.

However, Keith Dudgeon claimed three wickets in 19 balls to derail the chase.

Hasan returned with the new ball late in the innings and dismissed Ben Allison lbw, helping Kent wrap up the innings for 295. D’Oliveira remained unbeaten on 103.

Hasan conceded 68 runs for four wickets in Worcestershire’s first innings and took 3-51 in the second.

Kent made 238 in their first innings before dismissing Worcestershire for 217 to take a 21-run lead.

Nicholas Northeast’s 132 and Zak Crawley’s 54 then helped Kent post 358 in their second innings and set Worcestershire a target of 380.

Worcestershire were eventually bowled out for 295, handing Kent an 84-run victory.