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Surrey vs Lancashire, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction
SUR vs LAN Win Probability
Toss Winner - Lancashire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Surrey won by 59 runs
Can Lancashire Lightning breach Surrey's Fort?
- Surrey has lost only twice in the last seven games at this venue
- The team chasing the score has won the last four out of six games here
- The average first innings score last season was 171
Surrey to win
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Kennington Oval, London, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 27.2°C|Sunny |
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SUR vs LAN Match Prediction & Analysis
It is the first round of league games in the T20 Blast 2026. Surrey, who enjoyed an incredible journey till the knockouts, aim for a positive start as they take on the Lancashire Lightning at home in the 6th game. Surrey, which topped the points table in the South group last year, will take positives out of those results. Lancashire also did well last year and aims to put on a good show in their opening game.
Surrey enjoys an excellent home record, with five wins in the last seven games. The players know the conditions well and have capitalized on them over the last few years. They have a strong pace attack and look to leverage it in this game. Lancashire Lightning won't be a side show in this game, and we expect to see a good contest between the bat and the ball.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SUR
L
W
L
L
W
SUR
147/6 in 14.0 10.5
154/4 in 14.0 11
269/4 in 39.4 6.78
266/6 in 49.0 5.43
279/9 in 50.0 5.58
RLODC
Surrey beat Nottinghamshire by 10 runs
289/8 in 50.0 5.78
LAN
W
L
W
L
L
LAN
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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174/6 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Surrey won by 13 runs
187/5 in 20.0
291/10 in 92.2
CC_2023
Match Drawn
247/3 in 87.1
291/10 in 92.2
CC_2023
Match Drawn
247/3 in 87.1
TEAMS PREVIEW
Surrey Preview
Sam Curran and his men head into this contest as one of the strongest contenders in the competition this season. They had a brilliant season last year, finishing at the top of the points table, but lost in the Quarterfinal. The team has built a reputation for consistency in this format and will be eager to begin their campaign with a strong performance. Curran will look to win this game and build momentum for the rest of the competition.
Will Jacks was the team's top scorer last season, and his absence is a big blow. Jason Roy, who made 382 runs last year, must use his experience and deliver a good start with Ryan Patel. Ollie Pope was the backbone last season and must build partnerships with Sam Curran and Daniel Lawrence in the middle order. Tom Curran, Jamie Overton, and Chris Jordan are good hitters, making it a formidable batting lineup.
Reece Topley and Jordan Clark make a formidable bowling attack, and the team expects early breakthroughs from the pair. Sam Curran was the best bowler last season, taking 21 wickets, and must lead from the front and do well in the middle overs alongside Chris Jordan. The team expects strong performances from Jamie Overton and Tom Curran in the supporting roles as they face a strong batting lineup.
Interesting Stats
- Surrey has won the last five out of seven games at this venue
- Sam Curran picked up 21 wickets last season at an average of 18.47
SUR Over/Under Betting Tips
Ollie Pope First Innings Runs Over 21.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Surrey Predicted Playing XI:
Sam Curran (c), Jason Roy, Ryan Patel, Daniel Lawrence, Ollie Pope (wk), Tom Curran, Ollie Sykes, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan, Jordan Clark, Reece Topley
Surrey Actual Playing XI:
Adam Thomas, Dan Lawrence, Jason Roy, Jordan Clark, Laurie Evans, Ollie Pope, Reece Topley, Sam Curran, Sean Abbott, Tom Curran, Yousef Majid
Lancashire Preview
Keaton Jennings and his men head into their first game looking to make a strong statement against one of the tournament favorites. They topped the North Group last season but had a poor outing in the semifinal against Somerset. Lancashire have consistently been one of the more competitive sides in the Blast over the last few seasons and have a balanced squad capable of winning tough games. It won't be easy against Surrey, and Jennings expects a strong show from his players.
Jennings was the top scorer for the team last season with 459 runs and must deliver a good start in the contest with Luke Wells. Liam Livingstone must anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Matthew Hurst and Michael Jones. The team expects quick runs from Arav Shetty and Jack Blatherwick in the lower middle order as they will find it difficult against Surrey's bowlers.
Luke Wood picked up 22 wickets last season and must strike early in the game with his experienced partner, James Anderson. They struggled in the middle overs last year and need good performances from George Balderson and Jack Blatherwick. Tom Hartley and Livingstone must deliver a strong performance in the supporting roles.
Interesting Stats
- Lancashire hasn't played at this venue since 2008
- Keaton Jennings scored 459 runs last season at a strike rate of 153.00
LAN Over/Under Betting Tips
Keaton Jennings First Innings Runs Over 22.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Lancashire Predicted Playing XI:
Keaton Jennings (c), Luke Wells, Matthew Hurst (wk), Liam Livingstone, Michael Jones, Arav Shetty, Jack Blatherwick, George Balderson, Tom Hartley, Luke Wood, James Anderson
Lancashire Actual Playing XI:
James Anderson, Saqib Mahmood, Keaton Jennings, Tom Hartley, Jack Blatherwick, Matthew Hurst, Chris Green, Michael Jones, Joseph Moores, Paul Coughlin, Ben McDermott
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The skies over London will be clear during the game, making the conditions ideal. The maximum temperature predicted for the day is 27°C, and the humidity will be around 49%. The wicket will be flat, and a good one to bat on.
SUR vs LAN Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
Kennington Oval, London, is a good venue for batsmen, and the ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing batsmen to play their strokes freely on this surface. The shorter square boundaries also make it easy to score runs. Fast bowlers get early movement, but spinners struggle here. The average first innings score in the last season was 171. The side batting first will need 200 runs on the board to feel safe.
Toss: To Bowl
In the last six games, the chasing teams have won four times. The wicket has something for the bowlers at the start, and the conditions ease as the game progresses. The team winning the toss would look to bowl first and take advantage of the conditions.
SUR vs LAN
Winning Prediction
Lancashire Lightning have a strong batting lineup, but their bowling attack is weak. The team struggled with the ball last season and needs to make a strong start in this game to set the tone for the rest of the tournament. Surrey has an excellent record at this venue and has held it like a fort. Considering past results, Surrey has an edge.
Surrey to win
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