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Surrey vs Kent, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction
SUR vs KENT Win Probability
Toss Winner - Kent won the toss and choose to bowl first
Kent beat Surrey by 8 wickets
Can Kent upset table-toppers Surrey at The Oval?
- Surrey and Kent are both on 8 points from 3 matches, but Surrey sit top of South Group standings due to a superior Net Run Rate of +1.049, compared to Kent’s -0.277
- Surrey have dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 4 of the last 5 meetings against Kent.
- Reece Topley (Surrey) has picked up 6 wickets in 3 matches while Sam Curran has been top batter for Surrey scoring 141 runs in 3 innings.
We predict that Surrey will defeat Kent.
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | The Oval Cricket Ground, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 21.4°C|Sunny |
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SUR vs KENT Match Prediction & Analysis
Surrey will take on Kent in a South Group clash of the Vitality Blast Men 2026 at Kennington Oval, London, on 31 May 2026 at 9:00 PM IST. The Vitality Blast is England’s premier domestic T20 competition, featuring 18 county teams split into North and South Groups, with teams battling for qualification to the knockout stages.
The tournament has already produced several closely fought contests, and both Surrey and Kent have made positive starts to their campaigns. Surrey currently sit at the top of the South Group standings with 8 points from 3 matches and an impressive NRR of +1.049, while Kent are close behind in third place with 8 points and an NRR of -0.277.
Both teams have won two of their opening 2 matches, making this one of the standout fixtures of the round. With both sides level on points and aiming to strengthen their position near the top of the table, an intense battle is expected at The Oval.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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HEAD TO HEAD
Last 9 Matches
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173/5 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Surrey won by 5 wickets
174/5 in 20.0
223/5 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Surrey beat Kent by 41 runs
182/7 in 20.0
362/10 in 92.3
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Surrey won by 10 wickets
58/0 in 11.3
362/10 in 92.3
CC_2023
Surrey beat Kent by 10 wickets
58/0 in 11.3
TEAMS PREVIEW
Surrey Preview
Surrey have enjoyed a strong start to their Vitality Blast 2026 campaign, winning two of their opening three matches and currently sitting at the top of the South Group table with 8 points and a healthy NRR of +1.049. Despite suffering their first defeat of the season in their most recent outing, Surrey remain one of the strongest teams in the competition and look well placed for another successful campaign.
Their previous match against Hampshire was a thrilling contest that went down to the final over. Batting first, Surrey posted a competitive 174/8 from 20 overs. Captain Sam Curran led from the front with 38 off 29 balls, while Jordan Clark provided late acceleration with an unbeaten 34 from just 12 deliveries. Surrey looked in control for large parts of the game, but Hampshire produced a superb chase. Despite Tom Curran’s excellent spell of 3/34 and Reece Topley’s 2/39 Hampshire reached the target with five balls remaining. The main reason for Surrey’s defeat was their inability to contain Dawson during the middle overs, although the batting unit once again showed its depth and firepower.
Surrey’s standout performers this season have been Sam Curran and Jason Roy with the bat. Sam Curran has scored 141 runs in 3 innings at an average of 70.50, including a highest score of 71*, while Roy has contributed 79 runs in 3 innings at a strike rate of 158.00. With the ball, Reece Topley has been outstanding with 6 wickets in 3 matches, while Tom Curran has claimed 5 wickets in 3 matches. While the loss to Hampshire was a setback, they will be confident of bouncing back quickly at home and maintaining their place among the South Group frontrunners.
Key Players: Sam Curran, Jason Roy, Reece Topley, Tom Curran
Surrey Predicted Playing XI:
Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Sam Curran (c), Dan Lawrence, Laurie Evans (wk), Tom Curran, Sean Abbott, Jordan Clark, Yousef Majid, Reece Topley
Surrey Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Surrey Actual Playing XI:
Dan Lawrence, Jason Roy, Jordan Clark, Laurie Evans, Ollie Pope, Reece Topley, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Thomas Lawes, Will Jacks, Yousef Majid
Kent Preview
Kent made an excellent start to their Vitality Blast 2026 campaign with back-to-back victories over Middlesex and Sussex before suffering their first defeat of the season. Despite the setback, Kent remain firmly in the top half of the South Group standings with 8 points from 3 matches and are very much in contention for the knockout places.
Their most recent outing saw them suffer a heavy 9-wicket defeat against Essex at Canterbury. Batting first, Kent struggled to build meaningful partnerships and were restricted to 129/9 from their 20 overs. Dian Forrester top-scored with 34 off 34 balls, while Jake Lintott contributed 18. Chasing 130, Essex dominated from the outset. Essex raced to 130/1 in just 13.4 overs. The biggest reason for Kent’s defeat was the lack of a competitive total, coupled with their inability to make early breakthroughs during Essex’s chase.
For Kent, Sam Billings has been the standout batter this season with 120 runs in 3 innings at an average of 60.00, while Zak Crawley has scored 118 runs in 3 innings, including a highest score of 75*. With the ball, Tom Rogers has been their leading wicket-taker with 5 wickets in 3 matches, while Dian Forrester has picked up 3 wickets in 2 matches. Kent have already shown they can beat quality opposition this season and will view the Essex defeat as a temporary setback rather than a major concern. With experienced players throughout the squad, they remain a dangerous side capable of bouncing back immediately.
Key Players: Sam Billings, Zak Crawley, Tom Rogers, Jake Lintott
Kent Predicted Playing XI:
Tawanda Muyeye, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Zak Crawley, Sam Billings (c & wk), Joe Denly, Dian Forrester, Jake Lintott, Tom Rogers, Matt Milnes, Fred Klaassen, Matt Parkinson
Kent Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Kent Actual Playing XI:
Daniel Bell-Drummond, Sam Billings, Chris Benjamin, Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Keith Dudgeon, Harry Finch, Fred Klaassen, Matt Milnes, Dian Forrester, Jake Lintott
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at Kennington Oval, London is expected to be partly cloudy with pleasant conditions throughout the day. The temperature will range between a high of around 22°C and a low of 13°C. Conditions should be comfortable for both batting and bowling, making it an excellent evening for T20 cricket in London.
SUR vs KENT Pitch Report
The venue of the match is Kennington Oval, London. Established in 1845, it is one of the oldest and most historic cricket grounds in the world. It is one of the more batting friendly venues with the average first-innings score of above 150.
Toss: To Bat
Kennington Oval, London has traditionally been one of the better batting venues in England for T20 cricket. With 21 T20Is played at the venue, teams batting first have won 11 matches compared to 9 wins for teams bowling first. The only match played here so far this season was won by surrey batting first. The team winning the toss should bat first here.
SUR vs KENT
Winning Prediction
This promises to be one of the standout matches in the South Group. Surrey currently sit top of the table with 8 points and a positive NRR of +1.049, while Kent are third with the same number of points but a lower NRR of -0.277. Surrey enter the contest with a stronger overall record, a more settled batting lineup. Kent are capable of causing problems through Sam Billings and Zak Crawley, but Surrey’s depth and home advantage give them the edge.
We predict that Surrey will defeat Kent.
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