Match Details
The South Group match of the Vitality T20 Blast will be played between Kent and Hampshire at the St. Lawrence Ground in Canterbury.
This match is scheduled to start at 02:30 PM Local Time (6:30 PM IST) (01:30 PM UTC).
Preview
Kent and Hampshire will lock horns in another South Group on Thursday in the T20 Blast. Kent defeated the Hampshire twice last year and haven’t lost against them since August 2017. Zak Crawley’s addition in the side has made them favourites more than ever this time. Hampshire will miss Rilee Rossouw who will miss the tournament due to COVID-19. They will be hoping for the other players to step up and deliver.
Weather Report
It will be cloudy in Canterbury during the match while the temperature will loom around 18-20 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
The pitch in Canterbury looks a good one to bat on considering the average score at the venue last year. Expect the teams to win toss and bat first.
Average 1st innings score: 173 (Last four completed matches considered)
Record of Chasing Teams: Won: 0, Lost: 4
Injury & Availability News
(Will be added when there’s an update)
Probable Playing XIs
Kent
Daniel Bell Drummond (c), Ollie Robinson (wk), Zak Crawley, Alex Blake, Jack Leaning, Marcus O’Riordan, Calum Hagget, Matt Milnes, Fred Klaasen, Grant Stewart, Imran Qayyum.
Bench: Jordan Cox.
Hampshire
Sam Northeast (c), Lewis McManus (wk), Tom Alsop, Joe Weatherley, George Munsey, Ian Holland, James Fuller, Chris Wood, Ryan Stevenson, Brad Wheal, Scott Currie.
Bench: Felix Organ, Ajeet Dale, Mason Crane.
Top Picks
Zak Crawley is coming off a sensational 267 against Pakistan in Tests and he will look to continue in the same vein of form. George Munsey is a brilliant batsman and can take the game away from the opposition quickly. Daniel Bell Drummond has played 90 T20s so far and is a very good player.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Captain Options: Zak Crawley, George Munsey
Vice-Captain Options: Daniel Bell-Drummond, Imran Qayyum
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ollie Robinson
Batsmen – Zak Crawley (c), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Sam Northeast, George Munsey
All-Rounders – Ian Holland, James Fuller
Bowlers – Imran Qayyum (vc), Fred Klaasen, Chris Wood, Ryan Stevenson
12th Man – Lewis McManus
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Lewis McManus
Batsmen – Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond (vc), Sam Northeast, George Munsey (c)
All-Rounders – Ian Holland, James Fuller, Calum Haggett
Bowlers – Fred Klaasen, Matt Milnes, Ryan Stevenson
12th Man – Ollie Robinson
Expert Advice
Imran Qayyum has a four-wicket and five-wicket haul to his name in 34 T20s. He has to be picked and can be made VC of your team as well.
Probable Winners
Kent is expected to win this match.
