Hasan Mahmud and Khaled Ahmed lead Kent bowling attack

Bangladesh pace bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Khaled Ahmed made significant impacts for Kent during their County Championship Division Two match against Derbyshire. Hasan Mahmud led the attack, taking 4 wickets for 30 runs from 15.5 overs, focusing on maintaining length and restricting runs.

Khaled Ahmed also impressed on his County Championship debut, claiming 3 wickets. The duo combined to take seven of Derbyshire’s wickets, helping to bowl the hosts out for 300. Despite the early pressure from the Bangladeshi pair, Derbyshire’s Martin Andersson anchored a recovery with an unbeaten 129. Kent ended the first day trailing by 289 runs.