Vitality Blast 2024 Cricket Match Prediction | South Group | Surrey vs Kent Spitfires – Let’s see who will win the match. | July 07

Surrey vs Kent Spitfires Match Analysis

Surrey and Kent Spitfires will play in the South Group of the 2024 Vitality Blast at Kennington Oval, London. The game begins on Sunday, July 07, 2024, at 19:30 local time.  The match between Surrey and Middlesex scheduled for July 05, 2024, at The Oval in the Vitality Blast was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

In the South Group match of the Vitality Blast held in Cheltenham on July 05, 2024, Kent emerged victorious over Gloucestershire by 8 runs using the Duckworth-Lewis (D/L) method. Kent posted a total of 150 runs, setting a challenging target. Due to rain interruptions, the match was reduced to 5 overs per side, and Gloucestershire needed 38 runs to win. Despite their efforts, Gloucestershire could only manage 29 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in their allotted overs, resulting in an 8-run win for Kent.

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Surrey vs Kent Spitfires Team Preview & Squads

Surrey

In the current T20 season, Jamie Smith has been a standout performer for Surrey, amassing 304 runs in 8 innings at an impressive average of 38.00. His consistent batting has provided stability at the top of the order. Laurie Evans has also been a key contributor, scoring 266 runs in 10 innings with an average of 29.55, showcasing his ability to play crucial innings when needed. Additionally, Ollie Pope has demonstrated his prowess with the bat, accumulating 205 runs in 7 innings at an average of 34.16. These performances highlight the strength and depth of Surrey’s batting lineup in the ongoing T20 campaign.

In the bowling department, Sean Abbott has been a standout for Surrey in this T20 season, claiming 20 wickets in 10 innings at an outstanding average of 14.15. His ability to consistently take wickets has made him a key asset for the team. Tom Curran has also been effective, taking 14 wickets in 7 innings with an excellent average of 13.50, demonstrating his skill in both the powerplay and death overs. Gus Atkinson has chipped in with 11 wickets in 9 innings at an average of 24.90, providing crucial support and depth to Surrey’s bowling attack. Together, these bowlers have played a pivotal role in Surrey’s success this season.

Surrey Squads

Surrey

Ollie Pope (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Dominic Sibley, Rory Burns, Jordan Clark, Tom Curran, Sean Abbott, Laurie Evans, Gus Atkinson, Daniel Lawrence, Spencer Johnson

Kent Spitfires

In the current T20 season, Sam Billings has been a crucial player for Kent, scoring 301 runs in 9 innings at an average of 33.44. His ability to lead the inning and pick up speed when necessary has been essential to the team’s success. Daniel Bell-Drummond has also made significant contributions, amassing 285 runs in 9 innings with an average of 31.66, providing solid starts at the top of the order. Joe Denly, with 162 runs in 6 innings at an average of 32.40, has added depth and experience to the batting lineup, making key contributions when required. These players have been instrumental in Kent’s batting success this season.

Kent’s bowling attack has been spearheaded by Matt Parkinson, who has taken 11 wickets in 7 innings at an impressive average of 17.00. His leg-spin has proven to be a potent weapon, especially in the middle overs. Xavier Bartlett has also been a key performer, claiming 9 wickets in 8 innings with an average of 26.22, consistently providing breakthroughs with his right-arm fast-medium deliveries. Nathan Gilchrist, despite playing only 4 innings, has made a significant impact with 8 wickets at a remarkable average of 12.62, showcasing his ability to make crucial contributions. Together, these bowlers have formed a formidable attack, playing a vital role in Kent’s success this T20 season. 

Kent Spitfires Squads

Kent Spitfires

Sam Billings (c & wk), Feroze Khushi, Tawanda Muyeye, Marcus ORiordan, Grant Stewart, Joey Evison, Tom Rogers, Jack Leaning, Matthew Parkinson, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Nathan Gilchrist

Surrey vs Kent Spitfires outfield report

Kennington Oval, London

At Kennington Oval, the team batting first has won two of the three games played so far in this series, while the pursuing team has won one.  In this case, the team that wins the toss ought to bat first. It is expected to be a cloudy and showery day for the game. The majority of the time, Kennington Oval in London offers great batting conditions.

Surrey vs Kent Spitfires Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five encounters between these two teams, Surrey won four games whereas, Kent Spitfires won one.

Surrey vs Kent Spitfires Prediction

Winning the toss

• Surrey

Player of the Match

• Surrey – Jamie Smith

Most runs

• Surrey – Jamie Smith
• Kent Spitfires – Sam Billings

Most wickets

• Surrey – Sean Abbott
• Kent Spitfires – Matt Parkinson

Most sixes

• Surrey – Jamie Smith
• Kent Spitfires – Sam Billings

Team Scores Batting First

• Surrey – 170+
• Kent Spitfires – 160+

According to cricket analysts, Surrey has a 65% chance of winning.

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