KENT vs SOM Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jun 07, 2024
Both, Kent and Somerset will be looking to turn things around as they face each other in a South Group Fixture of the ongoing T20 Blast. The match will be played on Friday at the St. Lawrence Ground in Canterbury.
Kent vs Somerset head-to-head record
Both teams have faced each other in 23 matches to date. Kent has won 14 of them, while Somerset has won 9.
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Match Prediction and Cricket Betting Tips for Kent vs Somerset T20 Blast 2024.
KENT vs SOM Team Previews
Kent
Kent won the opening fixture in style but was unable to keep the momentum going as they were humbled by Hampshire in the very next match.
The team has a strong batting line-up and will bank on that to deliver the goods in this match. Zak Crawley and Daniel Bell-Drummond make up for a strong opening pair. Bell-Drummond is in particularly good form as he has scored at least 38 runs in both of his outings.
The middle order has some big strikers which include skipper Sam Billings, Joe Denly, and Tawanda Muyeye while Joey Evison will play as an all-rounder.
Kent also has a well-balanced bowling attack which consists of Xavier Bartlett, Beyers Swanepoel, and Grant Stewart in the pace attack, while Matthew Parkinson and Marcus ORiordan will feature in the spin department.
Kent Playing 11
Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Tawanda Muyeye, Joe Denly, Sam Billings, Marcus O'Riordan, Joey Evison, Grant Stewart, Beyers Swanepoel, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Parkinson.
Somerset
Just like Kent, Somerset began its campaign with a win but was comprehensively defeated by Surrey on Sunday.<br /> Despite having a strong batting line-up consisting of hard hitters like Tom Banton, Will Smeed, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Somerset folded up for just 106 runs in the last match.
More will be expected from Tom Abell, Sean Dickenson, and Tom Lammonby. Each of them has had good starts this season but has been unable to build on that. Somerset has one of the strongest pace attacks in the tournament thanks to the presence of Ben Green, Craig Overton, and Riley Meredith.
Although, the spin department does seem a bit understaffed with Roelof van der Merwe being the only slow bowler on the team.
Somerset Playing 11
Will Smeed, Tom Banton, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Thomas Abell, Sean Dickson, Lewis Gregory, Ben Green, Craig Overton, Roelof Van Der Merwe, Jake Ball, Sonny Baker.
KENT vs SOM Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The St. Lawrence Ground in Canterbury is a high-scoring venue with an average first-inning score of 180 runs. The surface is firm with plenty of pace and bounce that will allow the batsmen to play their shots. However, the pitch will slow down a bit as the match progresses, giving the spinners something to work with.
The weather is expected to remain cloudy with temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees.
KENT vs SOM Betting Tips
We are backing Somerset to win this match. They are a quality team and also the defending champions for the season. Somerset has an explosive top order and one of the strongest bowling attacks, and that gives the team an edge in this contest.
Bet on Somerset to win.
Bonus Cricket Bets
St. Lawrence Ground has hosted some high-scoring matches in the past. 4 of the last 5 matches played here have seen an aggregate of over 331 runs. Since both teams have s strong batting line-up, we are expecting another high-scoring game.
Bell-Drummond has batted well this season, scoring at least 38 runs in both his outings. He is second on the list of top run-getters for Kent and has scored 3834 runs for the team at an average of 32.49. Looking at his good form, he is likely to be the top batsman for his team.
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