18th Century
The first recorded inter-county match took place in 1709 between Kent and Surrey.
Kent was a major county throughout the 18th century, largely due to the Dartford Cricket Club and famous patrons such as Edward Stead, Sir Horatio Mann and John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset. Noted Kent players included William Bedle, Robert Colchin, John Frame and Joseph Miller.
Read more about this topic: Kent County Cricket Teams
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