Vitality Blast 2024 Cricket Match Prediction | South Group | Sussex Sharks vs Kent Spitfires – Let’s see who will win the match. | June 21

Sussex Sharks vs Kent Spitfires Match Analysis

This Thursday at Hove, the Sussex Sharks and Kent Spitfires will square off in a crucial South Group T20 Blast match. With eight points, Sussex is currently in third place, while Kent is in eighth place with just four points. Every team has participated in six games. With a victory, Sussex hopes to solidify their place in the top two. Kent, on the other hand, is facing a task as the season is quickly passing them by.

Sussex Sharks vs Kent Spitfires Team Preview & Squads

Sussex Sharks

This season, Sussex has won four games and lost two, the first coming against Surrey in their previous meeting. The opposition’s bowling attack utterly decimated Sussex, who needed 185 runs to win. They were knocked out for a pitiful 130 runs, as not a single batter scored more than thirty runs.

The batting lineup is still in good shape, so the squad shouldn’t be very concerned about this loss. Pay close attention to Daniel Hughes. At a strike rate of 178, the opener has amassed 241 runs in 6 innings this year, making him Sussex’s top run scorer.

James Coles, who has scored 165 runs in six innings at 148, is another hitter that could have an impact on this game. Tymal Mills, who has 13 wickets this season at an economy of 6.91, has led the bowling lineup brilliantly. Ollie Robinson (7 wickets at 6.68) and Nathan McAndrew (9 wickets at 10.09) have also performed admirably and could fare well in this match.

Sussex Sharks Squads

Sussex Sharks

Tymal Mills (c), John Simpson (wk), Harrison Ward, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Danny Lamb, Tom Alsop, Nathan McAndrew, James Coles, Jack Carson, Daniel Hughes, Ollie Robinson

Kent Spitfires

Kent has only won two of their first four games this season, and they are having an awful time. They recently suffered a humiliating 9-wicket defeat at Canterbury against Gloucestershire, as they were bowled out for 125 and the opposition reached the goal in 11.5 overs.

This season, Kent’s batting prowess has been mostly dependent on just three individuals. Captain Sam Billings is leading the way, topping the run statistics with 211 runs in 6 innings and a scorching 152 strike percentage. With 162 runs apiece, Joe Denly and Daniel Bell-Drummond are next closest, but the rest of the batting order hasn’t performed up to par. Kent’s performance has been hampered by this lack of depth, which has cost them dearly.

Additionally, the bowling attack hasn’t exactly been operating at full capacity. Although the rest of the attack hasn’t quite matched Matthew Parkinson’s performance (7 wickets in 5 innings at an economy of 8.26), he has been a bright spot for the team. Although Xavier Bartlett has claimed six wickets in as many games, the bowling unit has not been very reliable overall. Bowlers regularly leak runs, making it difficult to limit runs (Bartlett’s economy of 9.28 is a case in point). The team is now exposed as a result of this lack of command.

Kent Spitfires Squads

Kent Spitfires

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

Sussex Sharks vs Kent Spitfires outfield report

The 1st Central County Ground, Hove

The side batting first has won five of the last eight Vitality T20 Blast games held at the County Ground in Hove, including the opening game of the season. Therefore, we believe that whichever side wins this toss will attempt to bat first.

The game will take place in clear, windy conditions in Hove. It should be a complete contest. The batting surface at the County Ground is passable. Later in the game, the breeze and lateral movement may provide some swing for the new-ball bowlers, but their efficiency will probably decrease.

Sussex Sharks vs Kent Spitfires Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five encounters between these two teams, Kent Spitfires won three games and Sussex Sharks won two matches.

Sussex Sharks vs Kent Spitfires Prediction

Winning the toss

• Sussex Sharks

Player of the Match

• Sussex Sharks – John Simpson

Most runs

• Sussex Sharks – John Simpson
• Kent Spitfires – Sam Billings

Most wickets

• Sussex Sharks – Danny Lamb
• Kent Spitfires – Nathan Gilchrist

Most sixes

• Sussex Sharks – John Simpson
• Kent Spitfires – Sam Billings

Team Scores Batting First

• Sussex Sharks – 170+
• Kent Spitfires – 160+

According to cricket analysts, Sussex Sharks has a 55% chance of winning.

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