Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex Match Details
Match: Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex, South Group | Vitality T20 Blast 2022
Date: Sunday, 05 June 2022
Time: 19:00 (GMT+5.5) / 19:30 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury
Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex Preview
- Middlesex has 6 points from four games, with three victories and one loss.
- After five games, Kent has yet to win their first point.
- Kent has a 3-1 win-loss record in their past five meetings.
The Kent Spitfires will face Middlesex in the Vitality Blast in 2022. On Sunday, June 5th, the game will begin at 14:30 local time at The Spitfire Ground in Canterbury.
The Kent Spitfires have lost all five games in the 2022 Vitality Blast, the most recent being a 32-run loss to Surrey on Friday. The 2021 T20 Blast Champions have tried a variety of top-order batting combinations, but none have yet delivered enough to win a match. The Spitfires were chasing a not insurmountable total of 160 runs against Surrey but, other than Joe Denly’s 44 runs from 46 balls at the top of the order, no other player scored more than 16 runs as they slumped to 127-9.
Middlesex lost their first match of the season on Friday, snapping a three-match winning streak. Middlesex were bowled out for 163 in a rain-affected match, with Steve Eskinaxi (31) and Joe Cracknell (68) putting on 64 for the second wicket. Toby Roland-Jones was unexpectedly expensive in defending their total, although he did pick up two wickets. Chris Green, Martin Andersson, and Australian left-arm fast bowler Jason Behrendorff were all dismissed in their maiden T20 Blast appearances of the season.
Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex Weather Report
On match day, Canterbury is anticipated to have partly overcast weather with only a 60-70 percent probability of rain. We anticipate a full contest with minimal weather disruptions.
Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex Match Toss Prediction
As the game progresses, the pitch will slow down, and teams will choose to bat first because batting in the second innings becomes much more difficult. Captains may prefer to chase the total if rain falls during the start.
Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex Pitch Report
The match will take place at Canterbury’s Spitfire Ground. The biggest team score at this arena so far this season has been 188-6, and we expect any total above 180 to be guarded.
Kent Spitfires Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Kent were unable to chase down 159 runs, finishing with a score of 127/9 in their 20 overs. With 44 runs in the match, Joe Denly was the only player to make a significant contribution. Sam Billings, George Linde, Jordan Cox, and Jack Leaning all had a difficult season and will be hoping for big runs in this match.
Recent form – L L L L L
Kent Spitfires Probable Playing XI
Sam Billings (c & wk), Grant Stewart, Joe Denly, Matt Milnes, Fred Klaassen, Jordan Cox, Alex Blake, Jack Leaning, Qais Ahmad, Daniel Bell-Drummond, George Linde.
Middlesex Team News & Probable Playing XIs
At the top of the order, Steve Eskinazi (31 runs) and Joe Cracknell (68 runs) got the team off to a promising start, but their middle order continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, failing to capitalize on the auspicious start. They reached 163 runs thanks to Chris Green’s 11-ball 22 runs before being bowled out in 19.4 overs.
Recent form – L W W W W
Middlesex Probable Playing XI
Stephen Eskinazi (c), John Simpson (wk), Toby Roland-Jones, Eoin Morgan, Martin Andersson, Luke Hollman, Joe Cracknell, Chris Green, Blake Cullen, Max Holden, Thilan Walallawita.
Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex Head to Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | Abandoned |
| KEN | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| MID | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex – South Group, Dream 11
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Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex Prediction
Winning the toss
- Middlesex
Top batsman
- Middlesex – Stevie Eskinazi
- Kent Spitfires – Sam Billings
Top bowler
- Middlesex – Toby Roland-Jones
- Kent Spitfires – Fred Klaassen
Most sixes
- Middlesex – Stevie Eskinazi
- Kent Spitfires – Sam Billings
Player of the Match
- Middlesex – Stevie Eskinazi
Team Scores Batting First
- Middlesex – 190+
- Kent Spitfires – 180+
Middlesex are the favorites to win this match.
Middlesex has a solid batting line-up with plenty of experience, but they rely on their top three to score the majority of the runs. They also have a strong bowling assault and a diverse playing XI. To chase down the total in this match, Kent’s batting unit must establish consistency and stability. Their bowling has been strong, but they need to tighten the screws on the opponents even more. This match is expected to be won by Middlesex.
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