Result
Kent
Gloucestershire
157/9 in 20.0
160/3 in 18.2
Gloucestershire beat Kent by 7 wickets
Gloucestershire beat Kent by 7 wickets
10%
Kent
90%
Gloucestershire
Kent To Win, 1.65
Kent's top order, led by Bell-Drummond and Muyeye, is in explosive form
Gloucestershire have lost all five matches and are struggling with both bat and ball
Kent's bowling showed composure under pressure, whereas Gloucestershire’s attack has been erratic
Kent
Gloucestershire
Kent come into this fixture on the back of a thrilling 4-run win over Somerset in a high-scoring contest, showcasing their batting firepower. Opener Daniel Bell-Drummond’s explosive 100 (49) and Tawanda Muyeye’s rapid 70 off 40 deliveries laid the foundation for a formidable total of 228.
The middle order contributed with aggressive cameos, especially from Jack Leaning and Harry Finch, adding to their momentum. While the bowling unit did get taken apart by Somerset’s top order, Joey Evison (2/24) and Fred Klaassen provided crucial breakthroughs and held their nerve under pressure. Kent’s current form, with 3 wins in 6 matches, sees them in the playoff hunt, and a win here would solidify their push for the top four.
In stark contrast, Gloucestershire remain winless in the tournament, having suffered their fifth consecutive defeat — this time a 40-run loss to Glamorgan. Their batting continues to underwhelm despite decent knocks from Cameron Bancroft and D’Arcy Short. A late burst from Graeme van Buuren (33* off 14) couldn’t prevent another sub-par chase.
Their bowling lacked penetration, barring Mason Crane’s four-wicket haul, and frontline bowlers like David Payne and Ajeet Dale were expensive. With a net run rate of -1.935, Gloucestershire are rock bottom in the South Group standings and desperately need a turnaround. However, against an in-form Kent side at their home ground, the odds appear stacked against them unless their top order fires and spinners strike early.
Bet on Kent to win.
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