Cricket Free Tips | Vitality T20 Blast, Semi-final 2: Sussex vs Kent

On Saturday afternoon, Sussex and Kent will face off in the second semi-final of the 2021 Vitality Blast T20 Finals Day. Sussex defeated Yorkshire by 5 wickets, while Kent defeated Birmingham by 21 runs in Canterbury.

Sussex have been consistently good throughout the 2021 Vitality Blast, including a critical four-wicket win over Kent in the group stage.

Kent won the South Group and the Quarter Finals with a resounding victory. They have a tremendously strong batting lineup that most teams lust over.

Weather
During the game, there is a chance of light rain showers. The temperature will most likely be in the mid-twenties Celsius.

Pitch
The surface is expected to bounce and carry well, allowing the bat and ball to compete fairly. Fast bowlers are sure to gain some help with the new ball. A minimum of 170 is required.

Probable Playing XIs
Sussex:
Luke Wright (c), Philip Salt (wk), Delray Rawlins, Ravi Bopara, Harrison Ward, Oliver Carter, Will Beer, Tymal Mills, Ollie Robinson, Mitchell Claydon, Archie Lenham
Kent:
Joe Denly (c), Oliver Robinson (wk), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Zak Crawley, Jordan Cox, Jack Leaning, Alex Blake, Fred Klaassen, Darren Stevens, Matt Milnes, Grant Stewart

Sussex vs Kent – Semi-final 2, Dream 11:
Phil Salt (c&wk), Sam Billings (wk), Daniel Bell Drummond, Luke Wright, Jack Leaning, Zak Crawley, George Garton, David Wiese, Matt Milnes, Tymal Mills, Archie Lenham

Prediction
Match winner

• Kent 

Winning the toss

• Kent 

Top Batsman

• Sussex – Luke Wright
• Kent – Daniel Bell-Drummond

Top Bowler

• Sussex – Tymal Mills
• Kent – Matt Milnes

Most Sixes 

• Sussex – Luke Wright
• Kent – Zak Crawley

Player of the Match

• Kent – Daniel Bell-Drummond

Team Scores Batting First 

• Sussex – 180+
• Kent – 190+

Kent is the clear favourites to win this game and go to the T20 Blast final. Let’s join Baji to get your favourite cricket up-to-date!