Vitality Blast 2024 Cricket Match Prediction | South Group | Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex – Let’s see who will win the match. | June 09

Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex Match Analysis

Kent Spitfires will take on Middlesex in the south Group match of the T20 Blast. The match will be played at the Spitfire Ground, Canterbury, and will start at 8:30 PM BST. 

Kent emerged victorious in their Vitality Blast match against Somerset, securing a four-wicket win with four balls remaining. Somerset posted a total of 197/6, but Kent chased it down successfully, reaching 198/6 in 19.2 overs.

In the Vitality Blast match between Middlesex and Glamorgan at Lord’s, Middlesex set a target of 174 runs. However, Glamorgan chased it down successfully, reaching 177/7 in 18.2 overs, securing a three-wicket victory with 10 balls to spare.

Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex Team Preview & Squads

Kent Spitfires

Kent showcased a formidable batting display, totaling 198/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite an early setback with Zak Crawley’s dismissal for a duck, Sam Billings, the skipper, rose to the occasion with a scintillating century, smashing 106 runs off just 58 balls, comprising 14 fours and 2 sixes. Supported by Marcus O’Riordan’s brisk 14 off 4 balls and Joe Denly’s steady 32, Kent built a solid foundation. Joey Evison’s unbeaten 22 further bolstered the total. With contributions from various batsmen and Billings’ exceptional innings at its core, Kent displayed resilience and power, securing a thrilling victory over Somerset.

Kent’s bowling attack exhibited a mixed performance in their Vitality Blast match against Somerset. Xavier Bartlett and Beyers Swanepoel both bowled 4 overs each, conceding 43 runs and securing a wicket apiece. Despite picking up a wicket, their economy rates stood at 10.75. Grant Stewart delivered a tidy spell, conceding 33 runs in his 4 overs but remained wicketless. Matt Parkinson showcased effectiveness with the ball, taking 2 wickets while conceding 36 runs in his quota of 4 overs. Joey Evison and Marcus O’Riordan each claimed a wicket but were relatively expensive, conceding 19 and 9 runs respectively in their brief spells.

Kent Spitfires Squads

Kent Spitfires Squads

Sam Billings (c & wk), Zak Crawley, Tawanda Muyeye, Marcus ORiordan, Grant Stewart, Joey Evison, Beyers Swanepoel, Joe Denly, Xavier Bartlett, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Matthew Parkinson

Middlesex

Middlesex put up a competitive total of 173 runs in their Vitality Blast innings. Stephen Eskinazi, leading the charge, played a blistering knock of 48 runs off 29 balls, peppered with 3 fours and 3 sixes. Martin Andersson provided strong support with a brisk 57 off 34 deliveries, including 7 fours and 2 sixes. However, Glamorgan’s bowlers managed to chip away at Middlesex’s lineup, with Crane claiming three crucial wickets. Despite contributions from Ryan Higgins and Luke Hollman, Middlesex fell short of a formidable total. With valuable runs from the lower order, Middlesex concluded their innings with 173 runs on the board.

Middlesex’s bowling attack exhibited a mixed performance in their Vitality Blast encounter against Glamorgan. Noah Cornwell bowled with control, conceding 22 runs in his 3 overs while taking a crucial wicket, maintaining an economy rate of 7.33. However, Tom Helm struggled, conceding 39 runs in 3.2 overs without taking any wickets, with an economy rate of 11.70. Henry Brookes was the standout performer, claiming an impressive 3 wickets for 31 runs in his 3 overs, despite some expensive spells. Joshua De Caires and Luke Hollman each managed to pick up a wicket, but they were relatively expensive, conceding 30 and 29 runs respectively in their allotted overs. Ryan Higgins also chipped in with a wicket, conceding 26 runs in his 3 overs.

Middlesex Squads

Middlesex Squads

Stephen Eskinazi (c), Jack Davies (wk), Ryan Higgins, Joe Cracknell, Luke Hollman, Josh De Caires, Tom Helm, Max Holden, Henry Brookes, Martin Andersson, Noah Cornwell

Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex outfield report

The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury

The batting first team will have the upper hand here, so the winning team will have the bat first. 

It’s going to get cloudier tomorrow, with partly to mainly cloudy skies.

This is a bad batting pitch with an average first-inning score is 137.

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

In the last five encounters between these two teams, Kent Spitfires has four wins and Middlesex won just one match.

Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex Prediction

Winning the toss

• Kent Spitfires

Player of the Match

• Kent Spitfires – Sam Billings

Most runs

• Kent Spitfires – Sam Billings
• Middlesex – Andersson

Most wickets

• Kent Spitfires – Matthew Parkinson
• Middlesex – Henry Brookes

Most sixes

• Kent Spitfires – Sam Billings
• Middlesex – Andersson

Team Scores Batting First 

• Kent Spitfires – 190+
• Middlesex – 180+

According to cricket analysts, Kent Spitfires has a 60% chance of winning.

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