Gloucestershire vs Kent, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2022, Today Match Prediction 01 June 2022

gloucs vs kent Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Gloucestershire will be keen to put on a strong show when they take on Kent in the South Group of the Vitality T20 Blast competition played at County Ground in Bristol on Friday.

In the previous match, Gloucestershire suffered 34-run defeat at the hands of Surrey. Skipper Jack Taylor will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in an improved performance with the bat in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Kent’s T20 campaign has got off to a worse possible start as the side suffered defeats in their first three matches. Captain Sam Billings will be hoping that the premier players can come to the party in this must-win game.

There have been 19 meetings between the teams in the history of the competition where Gloucestershire have registered ten victories. Kent have managed to come out on top on nine occasions.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Gloucestershire Preview

With two defeats in three-matches played so far, Gloucestershire are lying in the bottom half of the league table in the South Group.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on wicket-keeper James Bracey, Glenn Phillips, Miles Hammond, Ryan Higgins, and Ian Cockbain to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Gloucestershire failed to get going in their innings and were dismissed for a paltry score of 92 runs in 15 overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Tom Smith, Naseem Shah, David Payne, Benny Howell and Paul van Meekeren to provide crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Tom Smith and Paul van Meekeren bowled well and claimed three wickets apiece.

Gloucestershire Predicted Playing XI:

James Bracey (wk), Ian Cockbain, Miles Hammond, Glenn Phillips, Ryan Higgins, Jack Taylor (c), Benny Howell, Naseem Shah, Tom Smith, David Payne, Paul van Meekeren

Gloucestershire Actual Playing XI:

David Payne, Josh Shaw, Zak Chappell, Ian Cockbain, James Bracey, Benny Howell, Jack Taylor, Glenn Phillips, Ryan Higgins, Tom Smith, Miles Hammond

Kent Preview

The county side will be looking to retain their playing XI for their game against Gloucestershire. In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Sam Billings, Joe Denly, Jack Leaning, Zak Crawley and Daniel Bell-Drummond to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, bowling all-rounder George Linde showed some fight with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 38 runs off 13 balls with the help of two fours and three sixes. Besides Linde, Joe Denly scored 33 runs off 33 balls, whereas Sam Billings chipped in with 31 runs off 23 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Fred Klaassen, Qais Ahmed, Matt Milnes and George Linde to make crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Leg-spinner Qais Ahmad bowled well and claimed 2 for 23 in his four overs.

Kent Predicted Playing XI:

Sam Billings (c & wk), Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, George Linde, Jack Leaning, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Matt Milnes, Jordan Cox, Qais Ahmad, Fred Klaassen, Matthew Quinn

Kent Actual Playing XI:

George Linde, Grant Stewart, Matt Milnes, Joe Denly, Alex Blake, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Sam Billings, Jordan Cox, Fred Klaassen, Jack Leaning, Qais Ahmad

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for Wednesday’s game is going to be bright and sunny. The wicket prepared at Bristol will be excellent for batting with no assistance for bowlers.

Venue Details

County Cricket, Bristol is going to host the South Group game of the Vitality T20 Blast between Gloucestershire and Kent.

Gloucestershire will take heart from the fact that they have won four matches out six played against Kent at this venue.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the teams will be keen to all-important toss and bowl on this placid surface. The majority of the game played at County Ground, Bristol have been won by side batting second.