KET vs SOM, Vitality T20 Blast: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI Updates, Pitch & Weather Report
Match Preview –
Kent will be up against Somerset in the South Group, Match 80 of T20 Blast at the Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury on 28 June, 2021. Kent have won 6 out 8 matches and are currently sitting in 2nd place at the points table. Somerset are placed at the 5th position and their upcoming match will be a thrilling encounter to witness.
Pitch and Weather Report –
The pitch will be batting friendly and will be best suited for pacers. There would be chances of light rain with temperature at 18-19 °C.
Venue Stats (ODI) –
Total matches 6
Matches won batting first 3
Matches won bowling first 3
Average 1st Inns scores 246
Average 2nd Inns scores 196
Highest total recorded 272/5 (50 Ov) by RSA vs ZIM
Lowest total recorded 75/10 (32.5 Ov) by ENGW vs AUSW
Highest score chased. 254/4 (48.1 Ov) by AUS vs BAN
Lowest score defended 272/5 (50 Ov) by RSA vs ZIM
Top 2 Wicketkeeper picks
1) Tom Banton – This right-hand opener batsman was in splendid form in his last match against Hampshire. He can cause nightmares to his opponent if he gets going.
Matches – 49
Runs – 1230
Highest Score – 100
Average – 26.73
2) Jordan Cox – This right-handed batsman is a promising wicketkeeper and has been a key player for Kent squad in this season.
Matches – 23
Runs – 356
Highest Score – 64
Average – 27.39
Top 4 Batsman Picks
1) James Hildreth – This right-hand middle order batsman is an extraordinarily talented county batsman of this era and has an excellent experience in this format with consistent performance.
Matches – 201
Runs – 3866
Highest Score – 107*
Average – 24.94
2) Zak Crawley – This right-hand batsman scored quick 43 runs in 26 balls in their clash against Essex and could provide a solid start to his side in their match against the Somerset outfit.
Matches – 29
Runs – 870
Highest Score – 107*
Average – 33.46
3) Devon Conway – The left-handed batsman’s performance has been impressive and will have certain challenges to sustain his form. But still, he can provide good support with his skillful batting.
Matches – 95
Runs – 3154
Highest Score – 105*
Average – 43.80
4) Will Smeed – The right-handed batsman scored 63 runs in their previous match against Hampshire and such performance will be expected out of him in their next match too.
Matches – 9
Runs – 229
Highest Score – 82
Average – 28.62
Top 4 Bowler Picks
1) Josh Davey – The right-arm fast medium bowler is a fringe seamer who has bowled good economy spells in this season which makes him a valuable bowler for his squad.
Matches – 54
Wickets – 60
Economy – 8.89
2) Matt Milnes – This right-arm medium fast bowler is a strong seamer who took 2 wickets in his last match against Essex. He is in good form and will be expected to take a wicket or two in his next match.
Matches – 19
Wickets – 20
Economy – 9.00
3) Fred Klaassen -The left-arm medium fast bowler has good experience in this format and has maintained good economy in this season. He took a wicket in his last match against Essex.
Matches – 55
Wickets – 58
Economy – 8.70
4) Marchant De Lange – The right-arm fast bowler can bowl at high speed pace and can prove to be dangerous for their opponent’s batting lineup. He has good experience in this format and he’ll be expected to give good fantasy points in his next matches.
Matches – 105
Wickets – 118
Economy – 8.57
Top 4 All-rounder Picks
1) Jack Leaning – This right-hand batsman & right-arm medium fast bowler can put his opponent team’s batsmen in a tight fit with his pace and will be an asset for his team.
Matches – 71
Runs – 1385
Highest Score – 81*
Average – 30.10
Wickets – 5
Economy – 8.31
2) Darren Stevens – The right-hand bat and right-arm medium bowler has good enthusiasm for the grunt work of swing and seam bowling that continues to trouble opposition batsmen.
Matches – 220
Runs – 4087
Highest Score – 90
Average – 26.19
Wickets – 121
Economy – 7.96
3) Lewis Gregory – The right-hand batsman and right-arm medium bowler has been giving consistent performances through this season and with an experience worth of 134 matches, Lewis will be expected to give good fantasy points with his batting as well as bowling.
Matches – 134
Runs – 1730
Highest Score – 76*
Average – 21.62
Wickets – 121
Economy – 9.00
4) Craig Overton – The right-handed batsman and right-arm medium bowler has potential and skill to give decent performance in the upcoming matches.
Matches – 52
Runs – 284
Highest Score – 35
Average – 16.70
Wickets – 45
Economy – 9.31
Predicted Playing 11
Kent – Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond(C), Joe Denly, Jack Leaning, Jordan Cox, Alex Blake, Darren Stevens, Grant Stewart, Qais Ahmad, Matt Milnes, Fred Klaassen
Somerset – Tom Banton, James Hildreth, Devon Conway, Lewis Goldsworthy, Tom Lammonby, Will Smeed, Lewis Gregory(C), Craig Overton, Marchant de Lange, Josh Davey, Max Waller
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