Kent (KET) will take on Somerset (SOM) in the 27th game of the Vitality Blast, 2023 at the The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury on 30th May 2023 at 11:00 PM IST.
KET vs SOM (Kent vs Somerset), Match 26 - Match Information
Match: Kent vs Somerset, Match 26
Date: 30th May 2023
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Venue: The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury
KET vs SOM, The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 162 runs. The pitch at the The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury
Temperature is expected to be around 12.44 °C and humidity is expected to be around 78%. Winds at a speed of 8.03 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 64% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
KET vs SOM, Head to Head
In the 22 matches played between these 2 teams, All Rounder of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
KET vs SOM Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton | 5 | 145 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 54, 32, 40, 8, 11 | - |
| Joe Denly | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 0 | 0 | 22, 35, 3, 1, 12 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Sam Billings | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 0 | 0 | 5, 6, 9, 28, 19 | - |
- Thomas Banton
Tom Banton is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches Tom Banton has scored 54, 32, 40, 8, 11 runs averaging 29 per match.
- Joseph Liam Denly
Joe Denly can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches Joe Denly has scored 22, 35, 3, 1, 12 runs at an average of 14.6 per match.
- Samuel William Billings
Sam Billings is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Sam Billings has scored 67 runs averaging 13.4 per match.
KET vs SOM Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hogan | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 1, 3, 0, 2, 1 |
| Matt Henry | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | - | 1, 3, 2, 1, 2 |
| Kane Richardson | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 | 1, 2, 1, 0, 2 |
- Michael Garry Hogan
Michael Hogan is a Bowler and has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. Michael Hogan has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 3, 0 wickets.
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a Bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recently played 5 matches Matt Henry has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Kane William Richardson
Kane Richardson is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 5 matches Kane Richardson has taken 1, 2, 1, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 1.2.
KET vs SOM Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Stewart | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 19, 0, 19, 48, 76 | 1, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Craig Overton | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 1, 2, 3, 1, 2 |
| Jack Leaning | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 5, 0, 10, 6, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 1, 0 |
- Grant Stewart
Grant Stewart can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Grant Stewart has scored 19, 0, 19, 48, 76 runs at an average of 32.4 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 1, 3, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches Grant Stewart played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Craig Overton
Craig Overton is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 5 matches Craig Overton has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 0, 2, 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Jack Andrew Leaning
Jack Leaning can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. Jack Leaning is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 21 runs averaging 4.2 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches Jack Leaning played here and has taken 7 wickets.
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KET vs SOM Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roelof van der Merwe | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 10 | 2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 16 | 3, 1, 4, 2, 0 |
| Tawanda Muyeye | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 0 | 0 | 59, 6, 13, 41, 0 | - |
| Tom Banton | 5 | 145 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 54, 32, 40, 8, 11 | - |
| Lewis Gregory | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 11, 6, 0, 0, 2 | 2, 1, 2, 1, 0 |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | 5 | 130 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 52, 27, 12, 24, 15 | - |
| Grant Stewart | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 19, 0, 19, 48, 76 | 1, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
The Top Point Getters for Kent are Tawanda Muyeye with 83 match fantasy points. Daniel Bell-Drummond with 80 match fantasy points and Grant Stewart with 56 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Somerset are Roelof van der Merwe with 93 match fantasy points. Tom Banton with 83 match fantasy points and Lewis Gregory with 81 match fantasy points.
KET vs SOM Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Stewart | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 19, 0, 19, 48, 76 | 1, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Tom Banton | 5 | 145 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 54, 32, 40, 8, 11 | - |
| Michael Hogan | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 1, 3, 0, 2, 1 |
| Craig Overton | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 1, 2, 3, 1, 2 |
| Jack Leaning | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 5, 0, 10, 6, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 1, 0 |
- Grant Stewart
Grant Stewart is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches Grant Stewart has scored 19, 0, 19, 48, 76 runs at an average of 32.4 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 1, 3, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches Grant Stewart played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Thomas Banton
Tom Banton can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Tom Banton has scored 145 runs averaging 29 per match.
- Michael Garry Hogan
Michael Hogan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 5 matches Michael Hogan has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Craig Overton
Craig Overton is an All Rounder and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Craig Overton is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 0, 2, 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Jack Andrew Leaning
Jack Leaning is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Jack Leaning has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 5, 0, 10, 6, 0 runs averaging 4.2 per match. Jack Leaning has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 7 wickets.
KET vs SOM Squad Information
Kent (KET) Squad: Joe Denly, Kane Richardson, Michael Hogan, Alex Blake, Daniel Bell-Drummond, George Linde, Jack Leaning, Matthew Quinn, Sam Billings, Jaskaran Singh, Harry Finch, Wes Agar, Zak Crawley, Hamidullah Qadri, Fred Klaassen, Grant Stewart, Arshdeep Singh, James Logan, Jordan Cox, Nathan Gilchrist, Marcus O'Riordan, Joey Evison, Ben Compton, Tawanda Muyeye and Arafat Bhuiyan
Somerset (SOM) Squad: Peter Siddle, Steven Davies, Roelof van der Merwe, Josh Davey, Lewis Gregory, Lewis Goldsworthy, Craig Overton, Jack Leach, Matt Henry, Andrew Umeed, Tom Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sean Dickson, Ben Green, George Bartlett, Tom Banton, Tom Lammonby, Kasey Aldridge, Will Smeed, Ned Leonard, James Rew, Sonny Baker, George Thomas, Alfie Ogborne and Shoaib Bashir
KET vs SOM Possible Playing XI
Kent (KET) Possible Playing XI: Sam Billings, Joe Denly, Tawanda Muyeye, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Jordan Cox, Kane Richardson, Michael Hogan, Grant Stewart, Jack Leaning, George Linde and Joey Evison
Somerset (SOM) Possible Playing XI: Tom Banton, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Tom Lammonby, Will Smeed, Matt Henry, Peter Siddle, Roelof van der Merwe, Craig Overton, Ben Green and Lewis Gregory
KET vs SOM Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Tom Banton
Batters: Alex Blake, Joe Denly and Tom Abell
All-Rounders: Ben Green, Craig Overton, Grant Stewart and Jack Leaning
Bowlers: Kane Richardson, Matt Henry and Michael Hogan
Captain: Grant Stewart
Vice-Captain: Tom Banton
KET vs SOM (Kent vs Somerset), Match 26 Preview
Kent have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Somerset have played 3 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
Vitality Blast, 2023 Points Table
The points table of Vitality Blast, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 68 of the Vitality Blast, 2022 where Jordan Cox scored the highest fantasy points for Kent with 127 match fantasy points while Craig Overton topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Somerset with 104 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Surrey vs Kent Last Match Scorecard) played by Kent against Surrey, Surrey beat Kent by 41 runs. The top fantasy player for Kent was Tawanda Muyeye who scored 83 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Glamorgan, Somerset beat Glamorgan by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Somerset was Roelof van der Merwe who scored 93 fantasy points.