Vitality Blast 2024 Cricket Match Prediction | South Group | Kent Spitfires vs Gloucestershire – Let’s see who will win the match. | June 16

Kent Spitfires vs Gloucestershire Match Analysis

Kent Spitfires will take on Gloucestershire in the south Group match of the T20 Blast. The match will be at the Spitfire Ground, Canterbury, starting at 8:30 PM BST.   In the Vitality Blast match on June 14, 2024, at Taunton, Somerset defeated Kent by 14 runs using the Duckworth-Lewis (D/L) method. In a rain-affected game, Somerset scored 55/6 in their reduced 5 overs. Chasing a revised target of 61 runs in 5 overs, Kent managed 46/5. Despite Somerset’s modest total, their bowlers effectively restricted Kent, securing a narrow victory.

In a gripping encounter in the Vitality Blast at The Oval on June 14, 2024, Gloucestershire set a target of 171 runs for Surrey with a score of 170/6 in their 20 overs. Surrey responded valiantly, matching Gloucestershire’s total exactly, finishing their innings at 170/9. This remarkable outcome resulted in a rare tie, where both teams ended with identical scores despite Surrey’s efforts to chase down the target. The match showcased intense competition and resilience from both sides, culminating in an exciting finish that left spectators at The Oval on the edge of their seats

Kent Spitfires vs Gloucestershire Team Preview & Squads

Kent Spitfires

In their Vitality Blast encounter on June 14, 2024, Kent fell short of Somerset’s revised target of 61 runs in 5 overs, managing only 46/5. The batting effort was hampered by early dismissals, including run-outs of Zak Crawley and Sam Billings. Joe Denly’s unbeaten 15 off 7 balls provided some resistance, but Somerset’s bowlers, led by Craig Overton and Lewis Gregory, kept the pressure on.

Kent’s bowling figures in the Vitality Blast match against Somerset on June 14, 2024, showed varied performances under pressure. Xavier Bartlett bowled 2 overs, conceding 17 runs without taking a wicket, maintaining an economy rate of 8.50. Charlie Stobo took 1 wicket for 12 runs in his 1 over, but had an economy rate of 12.00. Grant Stewart also bowled 1 over, conceding 13 runs at an economy rate of 13.00, while Nathan Gilchrist took 2 wickets for 12 runs in his 1 over, maintaining an economy rate of 12.00. Despite their efforts, Kent’s bowlers couldn’t prevent Somerset from securing a 14-run victory under the D/L method.

Kent Spitfires Squads

Kent Spitfires

Sam Billings (c & wk), Zak Crawley, Tawanda Muyeye, Marcus ORiordan, Grant Stewart, Joey Evison, Xavier Bartlett, Joe Denly, Charles Stobo, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Nathan Gilchrist

Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire posted a competitive total of 170/6 in their allotted 20 overs against Surrey at The Oval. Miles Hammond led the batting effort with 33 runs off 25 balls, while Cameron Bancroft contributed 32 runs. Beau Webster anchored the innings with 40 runs from 31 balls, supported by useful contributions from Ben Charlesworth (24 off 16 balls). Despite losing wickets regularly, Gloucestershire maintained a brisk run rate of 8.50 per over. Their innings included a mix of boundaries and calculated singles, setting up a challenging target for Surrey in what turned out to be a closely contested match ending in a tie.

Gloucestershire’s bowling attack against Surrey at The Oval was led by Matt Taylor, who delivered an economical spell, conceding 27 runs in his 4 overs while picking up 3 crucial wickets. David Payne also took 3 wickets, though he conceded 37 runs at an economy rate of 9.25. Josh Shaw and Marchant de Lange both contributed with 1 wicket each, with Shaw conceding 34 runs and de Lange 36 runs. Beau Webster, despite not taking a wicket, bowled economically, conceding 31 runs in his 4 overs. Gloucestershire’s bowling effort helped restrict Surrey to 170/9, resulting in a thrilling tie in the Vitality Blast encounter.

Gloucestershire Squads

Gloucestershire

Jack Taylor (c), James Bracey (wk), Miles Hammond, Beau Webster, Marchant de Lange, Graeme van Buuren, David Payne, Ben Charlesworth, Josh Shaw, Cameron Bancroft, MD Taylor

Kent Spitfires vs Gloucestershire outfield report

The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury

The winning team will get to bat first because they will have the advantage in this situation if they bat first. Tomorrow is expected to bring more clouds, with partly to mostly cloudy skies. The average first-inning score on this poor batting pitch is 137.

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

In the last five encounters between these two teams, Kent Spitfires has two wins and Gloucestershire won three matches.

Kent Spitfires vs Gloucestershire Prediction

Winning the toss

• Kent Spitfires

Player of the Match

• Kent Spitfires – Sam Billings

Most runs

• Kent Spitfires – Sam Billings
• Gloucestershire – Beau Webster

Most wickets

• Kent Spitfires – Nathan Gilchrist
• Gloucestershire – MD Taylor

Most sixes

• Kent Spitfires – Sam Billings
• Gloucestershire – Beau Webster

Team Scores Batting First

• Kent Spitfires – 170+
• Gloucestershire – 160+

According to cricket analysts, Kent Spitfires has a 52% chance of winning.

Want to stay ahead in the world of cricket? Explore our comprehensive Match Predictions, insightful analysis, and the latest updates on all your favorite fixtures and more at JeetBuzz News. Don’t miss out and dive into the action now!