Kent vs Northamptonshire, CC2025, Today Match Prediction 29 June 2025

KENT vs NOR Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Kent will face Northamptonshire in the 34th match of the English County Championship Division Two played at St. Lawrence Ground, Canterbury, starting from 29th June (Sunday).

With no victories in their previous five outings, Kent are currently lying at the bottom of the league in the Division Two. Captain Daniel Bell-Drummond will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Northamptonshire registered a morale-boosting win over Middlesex, courtesy excellent performances from Luke Procter, James Sales and Liam Guthrie. With this result, Northamptonshire registered their second win of the season.

In the previous five meetings between the two teams, Kent has come out on top on three occasions.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kent Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of in-form opener Ben Compton, Grant Stewart, captain Daniel Bell-Drummond and Tawanda Muyeye to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their first innings, Kent managed to post a competitive total of 374 runs, courtesy splendid century from Ben Compton.

Trailing by 265 runs, Kent managed to secure a draw against Lancashire, courtesy excellent ton from Grant Stewart.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Matthew Parkinson, Wes Agar, Grant Stewart, Joey Evison and Kashif Ali to provide timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Joey Evison was the pick of the bowlers for Kent and claimed 3 for 61 in 21 overs.

Kent Predicted Playing XI:

Jaydn Denly, Ben Compton, Daniel Bell-Drummond (c), Tawanda Muyeye, Jack Leaning, Joey Evison, Harry Finch (wk), Grant Stewart, Wes Agar, Matthew Parkinson, Kashif Ali

Northamptonshire Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of captain Luke Procter, Saif Zaib, James Sales, Ricardo Vasconcelos and Lewis McManus to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their first innings, Northamptonshire managed to post a competitive score of 435 runs, courtesy splendid from Saif Zaib. Besides Saif Zaib, captain Luke Procter, Justin Broad and wicket-keeper Lewis McManus scored half-centuries for Northamptonshire.

Chasing 312 runs for victory, captain Luke Procter and James Sales smashed centuries to help Northamptonshire complete a four-wicket win over Middlesex.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Liam Guthrie, Lloyd Pope, Rob Keogh, Justin Broad and Calvin Harrison to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, left-arm pacer Liam Guthrie was the pick of the bowlers for Northamptonshire and claimed nine wickets against Middlesex.

Northamptonshire Predicted Playing XI:

Ricardo Vasconcelos, Luke Procter (c), Calvin Harrison, James Sales, Tim Robinson, Saif Zaib, Lewis McManus (wk), Justin Broad, Rob Keogh, Liam Guthrie, Lloyd Pope

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at St. Lawrence Ground, Canterbury in the ongoing English County Championship Division Two in the previous three completed matches is around 344 runs.

The weather forecast for the game is going to be perfect with bright sunshine and gentle breeze.

KENT vs NOR Pitch Report

St. Lawrence Ground, Canterbury is going to host the 34th match of the English County Championship Division Two played between Kent and Northamptonshire.

Kent have won one game out of three played at Canterbury this season.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board. The previous game played at Canterbury was won by batting first.