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As the chance to complete a league double over Manchester City arrives, Manchester United have reportedly held talks with the representatives of one particular target worth as much as £68m this summer.

Man Utd looking to shock Guardiola once again

Scoring twice in the final two minutes to defeat Manchester City at the Etihad back in December, Manchester United will be hoping to find something to salvage from a disastrous campaign by completing a double over their rivals this weekend. Last time out, Amad Diallo was Ruben Amorim’s hero. This time, however, his side must look towards a fresh attacking spark amid the winger’s absence.

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Speaking ahead of the Manchester derby, Amorim spoke about his side’s ambitions for the rest of the season and their problems compared to City’s. The former Sporting CP boss told reporters: “We want to win this game, we want to improve in the league table and especially we want to win games.

“We are going to have full focus on this game. I don’t see one win as a special moment. Special moments are to win titles. Even if the third division, you can beat the best team in the division.

“I am more focused on our problems; I think we have bigger problems than Manchester City. They had problems in that run. They have improved. They have maybe the best coach in the world. They have top players. It will be a difficult match. I am so focused on improving my team, I am not focused on City’s improvements.”

Last 5 Manchester derbies

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Competition

Match

2024/25

Premier League

Man City 1-2 Man Utd

2024/25

Community Shield

Man City 1-1 Man Utd

2023/24

FA Cup

Man City 1-2 Man Utd

2023/24

Premier League

Man City 3-1 Man Utd

2023/24

Premier League

Man Utd 0-3 Man City

The Manchester United boss also admitted that the focus is to improve his side, saying: “The focus must be on how to improve our team in every aspect. Of course, the Premier League is so different.

“People say Sir Alex Ferguson took two or three times to win something… it is completely different nowadays. The pressure is different. No matter the context, we need to be there [at the top]. We will have to say a lot of adversity and big teams.”

That is, of course, likely to come in the form of summer reinforcements, which could yet include the arrival of a much-needed, big-money goalscorer when the transfer window opens.

Man Utd hold positive talks with Ekitike

According to Anfield Watch, Manchester United have now held positive talks with the representatives of Hugo Ekitike over a potential summer move from Eintracht Frankfurt. However, the deal won’t come cheap, with the German club set to remain firm on their €80m (£68m) asking price in the coming months.

With competition from Liverpool for the Frenchman’s signature, the Red Devils should go all out to sign what would be an instant solution to their attacking problems.

Dubbed “strong” by analyst Ben Mattinson, Ekitike has scored 19 goals in all competitions so far this season and looks like he’s only just getting started on Europe’s top stage.

Regardless of what division Leeds United find themselves in next season, this summer is a huge window for boss Daniel Farke to provide the added quality to the first-team squad.

The German has already made some shrewd additions in the transfer market, landing the likes of Ao Tanaka and Jayden Bogle, who have both been two of the Championship signings of the season.

However, he will have to replicate such dealings this summer – especially if they secure promotion to the Premier League, needing to invest if they are to secure survival in 2025/26.

The Whites already have serious quality within the current squad, helping them sit second in the division with just a handful of games remaining this campaign.

If they are to reach the next level, Farke will want to build on the progress made, with one player seemingly already on their radar ahead of the summer transfer window.

Leeds set to make offer for defensive star

According to Africa Foot, Leeds are set to make a €2m (£1.7m) bid for Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi regardless of what division they find themselves in next season.

The Nigerian has only made six first-team appearances for the Liga Portugal outfit this season as he continues his recovery from the ACL injury he suffered last season.

However, Sanusi has already stated that no deal has been agreed after other rumours suggested a deal was already agreed for him to move to Elland Road.

This report claims no bid has yet been made, but the Sanusi could be open to a move to Yorkshire in the near future to gain more first-team minutes given his lack of action since his return from injury.

It would be a superb addition for the Whites, potentially being the next version of a former fan favourite who captured the hearts of many during his time at the club.

Why Sanusi could be Leeds’ next Ben White

Defender Ben White thrived during the 2019/20 season at Leeds, spending the season on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion, making 49 appearances across the promotion-winning campaign.

He featured for every minute of the league campaign that season, highlighting the importance he held under Marcelo Bielsa in their return to the Premier League.

However, after promotion, the club tried to sign him on a permanent basis, but were unable to strike a deal with the Seagulls despite offering a £30m deal for his signature.

He’s since moved to Arsenal in recent years, featuring for the Gunners in the Champions League and thriving at right-back, taking his career to the next level.

The Whites could land their next version of White with a move for Sanusi, with the full-back being ranked as a similar player to the Arsenal star by FBref for his displays in Europe last campaign.

When delving into their respective figures, the Nigerian has matched or bettered the 27-year-old in various key areas, showcasing what a phenomenal addition he would be to Farke’s side.

Sanusi, who’s been labelled a “superstar” by one analyst, managed to win more tackles per 90 along with more interceptions made, highlighting the defensive quality he possesses – aiding Farke should he sign this summer.

How Sanusi compares to White in the UCL (2023/24)

Statistics (per 90)

Sanusi

White

Games played

4

10

Minutes played

307

754

Tackles won

1.2

0.6

Interceptions made

1.2

1

Clearances

1.8

1.2

Take-ons completed

1.5

0.5

Aerials won

2.7

1.1

Stats via FBref

He’s also managed to complete more take-ons per 90, whilst also winning more aerial battles, offering that all-round presence that may be needed should they achieve promotion this summer.

With Junior Firpo’s contract set to expire this summer, the club will need added reinforcements in the left-back area, with the Porto star certainly providing just that.

Should he get anywhere near the level produced by White during his time at Elland Road, he would be a superb addition – especially for the bargain fee touted for his signature.

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Du Plessis agreed while Amla said batting could make the difference between both teams

Vishal Dikshit12-Nov-20251:47

Phillander: South Africa’s young team has had ‘phenomenal preparation’

Former South Africa batters Graeme Smith, Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis have placed the onus on their current Test batters to give India a fight in the forthcoming two-Test series starting November 14. While Amla was of the view the bowling attacks of both teams are “pretty close,” Smith said South Africa’s top-three batters have to step up. Amla went on to say that the presence of some inexperienced batters in their line-up could turn out to be a blessing for the visitors as they won’t be carrying the “baggage” of previous tours, given South Africa haven’t won a Test in India since 2010 and a series since 2000.On their last two tours of India, in 2015 and 2019, South Africa’s batters struggled against India spinners, but this time the opening Test in Kolkata is expected to assist seam bowling, and offer bounce and reverse swing before it starts to turn from around the halfway mark.”I’m hoping that with the first Test in Kolkata, it’s generally quite a good place to bat, get good value for runs,” Smith said at an SA20 event in Mumbai. “And it’s a stadium that especially if it’s full, will really make the South Africans motivated to do well in. I think it’s crucial on these types of tours that you start well. If you get behind the game in the subcontinent, it’s very difficult to fight your way back. And the batters in particular are going to really have to step up.Related

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“The South African team will definitely be preparing for how they’re going to handle spin. But getting off to a solid start in your top three that can lay a platform for you [is crucial], there’s nothing worse than if you go two or three down and then the spinners come on and you’re against the game already.”I think South Africa arrived here with a decent bowling attack, especially in the spin department. [Keshav] Maharaj and [Simon] Harmer can definitely do damage, they can control the game and they have the ability to turn the ball, which is wicket-taking options with spin, and then to see how [Kagiso] Rabada and the likes handle reverse swing. But I think there’s good spin options for Temba [Bavuma] to use as well.”2:43

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Du Plessis concurred with Smith that the confidence gained from having runs under the belt early will serve South Africa well and help start the series on a high note.”I feel generally your best chance at having success here (in India) is when you start the series well, especially as a batting unit, get a bit of confidence that you’ve got runs under the belt and you almost put the conditions a little bit out of your head,” du Plessis said. “Then the rest of the series definitely will feel easier versus starting and you’re under pressure and it’s low score, low score, you lose the first Test, ball’s spinning a bit more. Then it’s that expectation that this is going to be a hard tour for the team.”South Africa arrived in India after recently levelling the two-Test series 1-1 in Pakistan, four months after they won the ICC World Test Championship at Lord’s in June. Their last tour of the subcontinent before that was when they played two Tests in Bangladesh a year ago and won the series 2-0.”The guys have played really well in the subcontinent in the last 12 or 14 months when they’ve gone to Pakistan, they’ve played well,” du Plessis said. “So I’m expecting the wickets to be very much suited for spinning conditions. But it seems like the guys have really worked hard on it. But it will, very much, I think the first Test will be a big stepping stone for us, whether we’re going to do well or we’re going to struggle.”Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla were part of South Africa’s last Test win in India, in 2010•AFP

South Africa’s spin attack for this tour comprises Maharaj, Harmer and Senuran Muthusamy, who took a combined 33 wickets on their recent tour of Pakistan. According to Amla, that, along with how the South African batters tackled spin in Pakistan, was the best preparation for the tour of India.”…And the way he (Harmer) bowled, you see the confidence in his body, so I think he’s going to be a real handful,” Amla said. “And thankfully, he’s got Keshav Maharaj at the other end, who himself is probably one of the best left-arm spinners in the world. So it’s quite a formidable duo and we’re hoping that that will be good for South Africa and they do well.”From a bowling-attack perspective, I think the teams are pretty close. I think it’s the batting and the ability to get bigger runs on the board to allow your bowlers to exert that pressure is very important. And I think that’s going to be one of the biggest tests for both teams, is getting enough runs to allow your bowlers to win the game for you. The South African team have [has] quite a few inexperienced guys who have come to India for the first time, and I think that might also be an advantage for them, because you come to a new place where you haven’t played before, you have a lot less baggage of what happened before in previous tours and you come with a fresh mind.”Out of the eight in South Africa’s squad who haven’t played a Test in India before are frontline batters Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and Kyle Verreynne. If the likes of de Zorzi and Rickelton can replicate their performances from the Pakistan tour – where each of them averaged over 50 – their lower order and bowling attack will be more than pleased to cash in on a good start.

أعلن الحساب الرسمي لبطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا عن أسماء اللاعبين المرشحين للفوز بتصويت لاعب الجولة السادسة بمرحلة الدوري في المسابقة.

وكانت العديد من المباريات قد لعبت في هذه الجولة والتي شهدت تألق أكثر من لاعب، حيث كان لهم دور مؤثر في تحقيق فرقهم لانتصارات مهمة في مشوارهم في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وعبر الحساب الرسمي لبطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، يتنافس أربعة لاعبين على الفوز بتصويت اللاعب الأفضل في الجولة السادسة.

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ويتنافس المدافع الفرنسي جول كوندي بعد تسجيله هدفين خلال فوز برشلونة على باير ليفركوزن، ليصعد البلوجرانا لاحتلال المركز الخامس عشر برصيد 10 نقاط.

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كما يتواجد جناح آرسنال نوني مادويكي الذي سجل ثنائية ليقود الجانرز لفوز كبير على كلوب بروج بثلاثية نظيفة، ويحقق فريقه العلامة الكاملة ب18 نقطة من 6 انتصارات متتالية.

وينافس الثنائي، أوسكار جلوخ الذي سجل ثنائية ليقود أياكس أمستردام للفوز على قره باج الأذريبجاني برباعية لهدفين، ويحقق أول ثلاث نقاط في المسابقة ويحتل المركز 34.

ويعد تشارلز دي كيتيلاري نجم أتالانتا رابع المرشحين المتنافسين على لاعب الجولة في دوري أبطال أوروبا، بعد أن خطف فوزاً غالياً على ملعب بيرجامو لفريقه خلال المباراة التي انتهت بالفوز على تشيلسي بهدفين لهدف، ليرتفع رصيد فريقه الإيطالي للنقطة 13 في المركز الخامس.

Tottenham Hotspur’s attack in 2025/26 has massively failed to deliver at present, as seen by the measly figures produced by those in such an area of the pitch.

Richarlison is currently the Lilywhites’ top scorer in the Premier League this campaign, but the Brazilian has only managed to score five times in his 14 appearances to date.

Micky van de Ven is the only other player within Thomas Frank’s squad to net more than two goals in England’s top-flight, further showcasing the lack of talent in the final third.

Fellow centre-back Cristian Romero also netted a double in the 2-2 draw against Newcastle United on Tuesday night, with the Argentine rescuing a point at St James’ Park.

However, the January window presents an opportunity for Frank and the hierarchy to add needed quality to the attacking department to aid their chance of success.

Spurs looking to bolster their forward line

In an attempt to improve the options within the final third, Spurs have identified Porto striker Samu Aghehowa as a potential option ahead of the January window.

The 21-year-old has been in tremendous form during the 2025/26 season, as seen by his tally of 12 goals in his 20 appearances for the Portuguese giants.

However, such a deal would certainly be a hefty one for Frank’s men, with his current employers demanding a fee in the region of €80m (£70m) to part ways with their talisman.

Samu isn’t the only attacker currently being considered by the Lilywhites hierarchy ahead of the winter window, with Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo also another target.

According to Sky Sports, Frank’s men have started to intensify their efforts to land the 25-year-old winger, who has already registered nine combined goals and assists this campaign.

They also state that Liverpool are also in the race for his signature, but Fabio Paratici’s early efforts have seen the Lilywhites take the lead in the hunt for his services.

Why Semenyo could be Spurs' new Heung-min Son

Heung-min Son is a player who massively exceeded expectations during his decade in North London, with the South Korean international one of the best to wear the Spurs shirt.

He joined as an unknown quantity to many supporters back in the summer of 2015, but after a decade at the club, it’s safe to say he cemented himself as one of their best-ever attackers.

The winger racked up a staggering total of 173 goals in his 454 appearances for the club, even racking up 101 assists – often being to the go-to man alongside Harry Kane.

However, Frank was unable to rely upon the 33-year-old after taking the reins, with the attacker departing in a £20m deal to join LAFC during the summer window.

Son, who was capable of impressing with both feet, has left a huge hole on the left-hand side of the Lilywhites’ attack, something which has been a huge issue for the Dane.

That could be about to change in the coming months, especially if the hierarchy are able to secure a move for Semenyo in the upcoming transfer window

The Ghanaian international, who has demonstrated his two-footed ability this campaign, has also produced numerous impressive figures – with his underlying figures showcasing his qualities in possession.

Semenyo, who’s been dubbed “world-class” by teammate Justin Kluivert, has managed 0.69 goals and assists per 90, a tally higher than any player in the Spurs squad.

Such a tally ranks him in the 97th percentile of all other attackers in the division, showcasing his incredible ability to produce the goods in front of goal.

Antoine Semenyo – PL stats (2025/26)

Statistics (per 90)

Tally

Games played

13

Goals & assists

9

Goals & assists (per 90)

0.69

Shots on target

1.1

Take-ons completed

1.8

Carries into opposition box

1.4

Aerials won

2.3

Progressive passes

3.8

Stats via FBref

He’s also registered 1.1 shots on target and 2.3 aerials won per 90, with both figures also ranking him higher than 95% of other wingers in the Premier League.

Semenyo is an all-round talent who can either go alone or provide the goods for those around him, with £65m potentially being an excellent price for a player of his quality.

Other stats, such as 1.8 take-ons and 1.4 carries into the final third per 90, further highlight his talent in possession, which could hand Frank the talent he craves in attacking areas.

It’s unclear if the board will manage to get a deal over the line in the coming months, but if they want to reach the next level, a move for Semenyo is an absolute must.

His skillset is scarily close to that of Son, with the Ghanaian having the chance to emulate the South Korean and make his own history should he move to North London.

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Bangladesh return to Tests after five months; Ireland will hope to make another splash after their win against Zimbabwe in February

Mohammad Isam10-Nov-2025

Big picture: Two sides return to red-ball cricketTwo sides that haven’t played Test cricket in a long time converge in Sylhet as Bangladesh host Ireland on Tuesday. They have only played one Test against each other with this series representing an opportunity to not just renew ties but also regain form.Bangladesh have been up-and-down in white ball cricket. That may not have too big an impact on this game, especially in Sylhet where the conditions will be different than Abu Dhabi and Dhaka, venues that have hosted plenty of matches recently. What may be pertinent though is the fact they haven’t played any Test cricket in almost five months.Bangladesh will rely on their bowling attack to get them ahead, particularly the spin duo of Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Sylhet’s pitch having a bit of bounce would also mean the likes of Ebadot Hossain and Hasan Mahmud will always be in the picture. Bangladesh also have Khaled Ahmed, Nahid Rana and left-arm spinner Hasan Murad up their sleeve.Related

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Najmul Hossain Shanto will have to lead a batting unit that has lacked confidence in recent times. Bangladesh have brought back Mahmudul Hasan Joy in the opening position, while Shadman Islam will be expected to carry forward some of his recent form (Test average of 40.57 this year). Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das will add experience to the middle-order, much needed if they are going to play with five bowlers contributing to a long tail.Ireland will be aware that coming into an away game with very little preparation behind them is a huge challenge. They’ve played only one Test in 2025 and they’ve brought over a squad that looks light on experience.Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling form key parts of Ireland’s line-up•AFP/Getty Images

Four of the 15 members – top-order batters Cade Carmichael and Stephen Doheny, allrounder Jordan Neill and left-arm seamer Liam McCarthy – are first-time call-ups. Legspinner Gavin Hoey, who has travelled with the team previously, is also uncapped.Ireland would depend heavily on captain Andy Balbirnie, and the experienced duo of Paul Stirling and Harry Tector. Others like Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker and Andy McBrine will also add value to the playing XI. If the newcomers can combine well with the established players, Ireland can spring a surprise against an almost similarly under-prepared Bangladesh.Form guideBangladesh: LDWLW (last five completed matches, most recent first)
Ireland: WWWLLIn the spotlight: Najmul Hossain Shanto and Andy McBrineNajmul Hossain Shanto will continue as Bangladesh’s Test captain even though he stepped down after their last Test against Sri Lanka in June. Shanto said that he didn’t believe in a team having three different captains, but the BCB has convinced him to stay on till 2027. For a player who has always wanted long-term security, this could be a fresh start.Andy McBrine the only Ireland allrounder with 500 runs and 25 wickets in Test cricket. He will bat in the middle-order and bowl long spells of accurate offbreaks, both roles equally crucial to compete in the subcontinent. McBrine was Ireland’s best performer in their only Test this year, against Zimbabwe, when he earned the Player-of-the-Match award for scoring an unbeaten 90 and backing that up with four wickets. Ireland will expect him to continue the good form, and remember his six-for against Bangladesh in their last Test here, in 2023.Team news: Murad, Hoey could make debutsBangladesh will swap out Anamul Haque with Mahmudul Hasan Joy who returns to the side. Left-arm spinner Hasan Murad could make his Test debut.Bangladesh (probable): 1 Shadman Islam, 2 Mahmudul Hasan Joy, 3 Mominul Haque, 4 Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), 5 Mushfiqur Rahim, 6 Litton Das (wk), 7 Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 8 Taijul Islam, 9 Hasan Murad, 10 Ebadot Hossain, 11 Hasan MahmudAmong Ireland’s uncapped players, batters Cade Carmichael and Stephen Doheny are prime candidates for the playing XI, while legspinner Gavin Hoey could also enter the fray.Ireland (probable): 1 Cade Carmichael/Stephen Doheny, 2 Andy Balbirnie (capt), 3 Curtis Campher, 4 Harry Tector, 5 Paul Stirling, 6 Lorcan Tucker (wk), 7 Andy McBrine, 8 Barry McCarthy, 9 Craig Young, 10 Gavin Hoey, 11 Matthew HumphreysPitch and conditions: Batting first has advantages in SylhetSides batting first average 266 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium which has been enough to win three out of four Tests at this venue. Bright sunshine and cooler late afternoon temperatures are expected in Sylhet.Stats and trivia: Taijul needs ten for Bangladesh record Bangladesh have played 28 white-ball matches since their last Test in June. Ireland have played nine white-ball matches since their last Test in February. Taijul Islam is nine wickets short of Shakib Al Hasan’s 246 wickets, which is Bangladesh’s all-time highest among wicket-takers. Mominul Haque has the most centuries for Bangladesh, but his last one came in September last year.

قرر الاتحاد المصري لكرة السلة برئاسة عمرو مصيلحي، مد فترة قيد اللاعبين الأجانب لمدة 24 ساعة إضافية تنفيذًا للائحة نشرة قيد اللاعبين.

وبناءً عليه، يتم إغلاق فترة القيد للاعبين الأجانب يوم السبت 13 ديسمبر بدلًا من الجمعة 12 ديسمبر، نظرًا لكون يوم الجمعة إجازة رسمية، وهو ما نصت عليه نشرة قيد اللاعبين.

طالع.. خاص | تطور جديد بشأن مراسم تتويج الأهلي بدوري المرتبط لكرة السلة

ومن المقرر أن تنطلق منافسات دوري المصري الممتاز لكرة السلة يوم 12 ديسمبر المقبل.

وكان النادي الأهلي قد توج بلقب دوري المرتبط لكرة السلة، على حساب نادي الاتحاد السكندري، ليتوج الاهلي بأول القاب الموسم.

أعلن الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم «فيفا»، اليوم الأربعاء، عن إيقاف قيد نادي الزمالك، للمرة السادسة.

وأوضح فيفا عبر موقعه الرسمي، أن الإيقاف يشمل 3 فترات قيد جديدة، ويستمر سريان القرار حتى يتم تسوية النزاعات المالية المرتبطة بالقضايا الثلاثة، دون الإفصاح عن التفاصيل أو الأطراف المسؤولة عن القرار.

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ويأتي هذا الإجراء في ظل تراكم القضايا ضد الزمالك، حيث تعرض النادي لإيقاف بسبب 3 قضايا، في 3 نوفمبر، وقضية في 6 نوفمبر، وأخرى في 24 من الشهر نفسه.

ويستعد الزمالك حاليًا لمواجهة كهرباء الإسماعيلية، ضمن منافسات كأس الرابطة “كأس عاصمة مصر” يوم 9 ديسمبر الجاري.

وكان الأبيض قد تعادل مع كايزر تشيفز الجنوب إفريقي بهدف لكل فريق، ضمن منافسات دور مجموعات كأس الكونفدرالية.

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Com apenas 8 pontos em 18 possíveis, o início de campeonato do alviverde imponente preocupa a torcida, que terá que retornar para a Arena Barueri para o próximo jogo como mandante do Verdão no Brasileiro, diante do Vasco, pela 8ª rodada.

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Na saída de campo da Arena Barueri, Joaquín Piquerez falou sobre ter que jogar na segunda casa alviverde.

– Perdemos novamente na Arena Barueri, sabemos que o nosso forte é no Allianz Parque, não é aqui! – disse o jogador.

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Nas redes sociais, muitos torcedores se mostraram revoltado com a escolha do clube de jogar no estádio que agora é de Leila Pereira, e até Abel Ferreira esbravejou na coletiva sobre ter que atuar longe do Allianz Parque.

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Spinner’s five-for sees Kent follow on, before hosts stumble to close five down

ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay26-Sep-2025

Kent 271 (Ekansh 71, Dawkins 61, Morley 5-99) and 136 for 5 (Compton 55*, Evison 53, Reece 4-33) trail Derbyshire 698 for 6 dec by 291 runsDerbyshire were closing in on a huge victory against Kent when bad light forced a premature end to day three of their Rothesay County Championship match at Canterbury.Kent were 135 for 5 in their seconds innings, still 291 behind, after Luis Reece ripped out their top order with 4 for 33.That came after Jack Morley took 5 for 99 as the visitors dismissed Kent for 271 in the first innings, a lead of 427. Ekansh Singh and Ben Dawkins both hit career-best scores of 71 and 61 respectively, but when the former was out Kent’s last four wickets went for just nine runs.Derbyshire enforced the follow on and Reece reduced them to 20 for 3 before Joey Evison and Ben Compton offered some resistance. Reece eventually got Evison for 53, but Compton was unbeaten on 55 when the light failed.The lights were on but very few people were at home when play began on time, with Kent on 117 for 2. Morley, who removed nightwatcher Michael Cohen with the final ball on day two, struck again in his first full over of the morning, getting Jaydn Denly lbw for a five-ball duck.Ekansh was given a life when Wayne Madsen couldn’t cling on to a slip catch after he flashed at Ben Aitchison, but Dawkins was strangled as soon as Zak Chappell returned from the Nackington Road End.Ollie Curtiss got his first first-class runs, but Morley had him brilliantly caught by Martin Andersson at midwicket for 14, leaving Kent on 217 for 5 at lunch.Morley claimed his fifth in style by clinging on to a violent return catch from Ekansh at the second attempt and in doing so he became the first Derbyshire spinner to claim five wickets at Canterbury since Les Townsend in 1931.There was raucous applause from the Nackington Road End when Evison hit Harry Came for successive boundaries to earn Kent a solitary bonus point, but he then slashed Reece to Aneurin Donald at first slip, before Aitchison got his second strangle of the day when Harry Finch flicked him behind for 14.Corey Flintoff went for a second-ball duck, hitting Aitchison straight to the sub fielder Nick Potts at square leg and Matt Parkinson lasted four balls before he edged Reece to Wayne Madsen, who took an outstanding one-handed grab at second slip.If that was bad, there was worse to come as Reece bowled Dawkins for nought with the second ball of the second innings and then had Denly caught behind for four in his next over. Reece got his third of the innings when Ekansh was caught behind for 4, but Compton and Evison steadied things.The latter was dropped by Amrit Basra off Chappell when he was on 28 in the final over before tea, at which point Kent were 61 for 3. He was dropped again on 52 when he drove Dal to midwicket, but Donald put him down, apparently while celebrating a catch he hadn’t actually taken.Donald’s embarrassment was fleeting as Evison chipped Reece to Andersson in the next over and Dal then bowled Curtiss for 4 but Compton swept Morley for four to pass 50 and bad light stopped play at 5.39pm, with eight overs remaining.