Kent have been relegated from County Championship Division One with a 10-wicket defeat by Nottinghamshire – who took an enormous step in the direction of security with victory.
The hosts averted the ignominy of an innings defeat on day three at Canterbury however, following on, might solely set Notts a measly goal of 23 that they shortly rattled off.
Kent started day three on 85-0 however misplaced Tawanda Muyeye (60) early on, the primary of 4 wickets for Jacob Duffy (4-60).
New Zealand seamer Duffy and Rob Lord (3-42) then ran by means of Kent’s center order, leaving them 134-6.
An eighth-wicket stand of 52 between Joey Evison (42) and Akeem Jordan (32) ensured Notts must bat once more, however neither might go on to set the guests an even bigger goal.
The defeat leaves Kent with only one victory of their 13 County Championship video games this season and means they’ll end backside of the desk.
Nottinghamshire at the moment are 34 factors away from ninth-placed Lancashire, within the remaining relegation spot, however the Pink Rose county are on target to beat Somerset of their ongoing match.
Notts host Warwickshire of their remaining recreation, beginning subsequent Thursday, and Lancashire go to Worcestershire.