Kent vs Warwickshire, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2021, Today Match Prediction 27 August 2021

kent vs warks Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Kent will be looking to seal their place in the semis when they take on Warwickshire in the fourth quarterfinal game of 2021 Vitality T20 Blast tournament at St. Lawrence Ground in Canterbury.

With nine wins and four victories, Kent claimed top spot in the South Group in the round-robin stage of the T20 Blast competition. Captain Daniel Bell-Drummond will be hoping that the side can bring their best cricket to the fore in this knockout game.

On the other hand, Warwickshire will need to overcome inconsistency with bat and ball to compete with Kent in this fixture. Captain Will Rhodes will be hoping that the batting lineup can deliver the goods in this quarterfinal game.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kent Preview

The home side will be looking to field their strongest XI against Hampshire in this quarterfinal game.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of opening batsman Zak Crawley (326 runs at an average of 36.22), Captain Daniel Bell-Drummond (339 runs at an average of 33.90) and wicket-keeper Jordan Cox (300 runs at an average of 60.00) to deliver the bulk of runs.

In the bowling department, left-arm pacer Fred Klaasen will be leading Kent’s bowling efforts as he has already managed to claim fourteen wickets, and he will be supported by Matt Milnes, who has also claimed fourteen scalps at an average of 19.71.

Kent Predicted Playing XI:

Daniel Bell-Drummond (captain), Joe Denly, Alex Blake, Zak Crawley, Jack Leaning, Jordan Cox (wk), Darren Stevens, Grant Stewart, Qais Ahmad, Matt Milnes, Fred Klaassen

Warwickshire Preview

On the other hand, Rajasthan will be desperate for a better show as they are currently placed on seventh position on the league table, but a win could lift them to fifth position.

In the batting department, the focus will be on the likes of Sam Hain and Captain Will Rhodes to produce the goods for the team, as they’ve scored 393 and 255 runs respectively at averages of 43.66 and 21.25.

In the bowling department, spinners Jake Lintott and Danny Briggs will lead the bowling attack as they’ve claimed fifteen wickets each.

Warwickshire Predicted Playing XI:

Ed Pollock, Adam Hose, Jacob Bethell , Robert Yates, Will Rhodes (c), Sam Hain, Matthew Lamb, Michael Burgess (wk), Craig Miles, Jacob Lintott, Danny Briggs.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With sunny intervals with moderate breeze, the pitch prepared for the game is going to be excellent for batting.

Venue Details

St. Lawrence Cricket Ground in Canterbury is going to host the Vitality T20 Blast quarterfinal game between Kent and Warwickshire.

In the only game played in the previous competition, Warwickshire registered a comfortable win over Kent.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a mammoth total on the board. Majority of the games played at Canterbury have been won by side batting first.

KENT vs WARKS
Winning Prediction

Based on current form, Kent will be favorites to win their game against Warwickshire because they are playing in their home conditions. With likes of Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond and Jordan Cox have done exceedingly well this season, Kent will be looking to dominate the proceedings with the bat.

Expect Kent to beat Warwickshire and secure their place in the semifinals.

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