Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | South Group: Kent Spitfires vs Sussex Sharks

Kent Spitfires vs Sussex Sharks at a glance

• Daniell Bell-Drummond has a century and four half-centuries in Kent Spitfires’ previous six T20 matches.
• Kent Spitfires have won six matches in a row.
• In the last five T20 matches, Sussex Sharks have won three and lost two.

Kent Spitfires vs Sussex Sharks Team Preview

Kent Spitfires

Kent Spitfires is fighting hard to earn a playoff spot. After twelve matches, the team has won 7 and lost 5. Kent Spitfires have improved after a slow start, winning six games in a row.

Bell Drummond hit 111 runs in 58 balls against Middlesex and 69 against Essex. This Vitality Blast 2023, he has 587 runs.  In the last two games, Joe Denly has also scored 76 and 30 points. Jordan Cox is a dangerous hitter who recently struck 92 against Sussex. George Linde and Grant Steward took three wickets against Middlesex and two against Kent, demonstrating good form with the ball. Wes Agar is another capable bowler on the team who can put in a strong effort in the upcoming encounter.

Sussex Sharks

The current season hasn’t been kind to Sussex Sharks. They have played 12 games so far this year, however, they have only won five of them, losing the other seven, including a match versus Kent. However, Sussex has prevailed in 3 of the previous 4 games.

Shadab Khan scored 87 points against Glamorgan and 28 points against Gloucestershire, indicating that he will be an important player for Sussex. With his experience, Ravi Bopara will be a preferred choice for the batter, as will Tom Clark, who has started every game and seems primed for a huge score shortly. Tymal Mills, Ravi Bopara, and Shadab Khan will be Sussex’s top three bowlers in the upcoming game.

Kent Spitfires vs Sussex Sharks Team Playing Squads

Kent Spitfires Squads

Kent Spitfires

Sam Billings (c & wk), Tawanda Muyeye, Joe Denly, Jordan Cox, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Jack Leaning, Grant Stewart, George Linde, Wes Agar, Michael Hogan, and Joey Evison.

Sussex Sharks Squads

Sussex Sharks

Ravi Bopara (c), Michael Burgess (wk), Harrison Ward, Oliver Carter, Shadab Khan, James Coles, Tom Clark, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Tymal Mills, Aristides Karvelas, and Bradley Currie.

Kent Spitfires vs Sussex Sharks Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Kent Spitfires vs Sussex Sharks outfield report

Kent Spitfires vs Sussex Sharks outfield report

The results of the Vitality Blast’s six T20s have favored teams chasing the target. In the last four games, the team has been chasing the target. The team that wins the toss should bowl first, especially since the second innings’ average score has always been higher and the ground assists batters. If the weather is cloudy, they may be tempted to bowl first and take advantage of the early seamer assistance.

The sky will be heavily cloudy. The temperature will be between 23 and 16 degrees Celsius. The wind will be blowing at 15-30 km/h from the west.

The pitch should be lifeless, with little assistance for bowlers. The format is designed for high-scoring contests, and the pitches are designed to accommodate such games. This leaves bowlers with very little room for error.

Kent Spitfires vs Sussex Sharks Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• Kent Spitfires

Player of the Match

• Kent Spitfires – Daniel Drummond

Most sixes

• Kent Spitfires – Daniel Drummond
• Sussex Sharks – Ravi Bopara

Most wickets

• Kent Spitfires – Michael Hogan
• Sussex Sharks – Tymal Mills

Most runs

• Kent Spitfires – Daniel Drummond
• Sussex Sharks – Ravi Bopara

Team Scores Batting First

• Kent Spitfires – 190+
• Sussex Sharks – 180+

According to our prediction, Kent Spitfires will win this match.