United Kingdom One-Day Cup: Kent vs Somerset Match Preview Odds & Predictions
Kent will lock horns against Somerset in the United Kingdom One-Day Cup on Friday. Kent have lost four of their last five games, while Somerset have won three of theirs. Not only that, Somerset have won four of their last five head-to-head games over Kent. Can the away team be here? Below are previews, betting tips, and odds.
Kent Preview
Kent lost by six wickets in their last game against Lancashire, putting them on a two-game losing streak. This team has been struggling recently in form, as they have lost four of their last five games, suffering at the hands of Surrey by nine wickets, Middlesex by 14 runs, Gloucestershire by six wickets, and in their last game against Lancashire by six wickets, while the only victory in the five games was over Northamptonshire by five wickets. They currently sit in 7th place with 4 points from 3 matches.
Kent XI
Sam Billings (c &wk), Daniel-Bell Drummond, Zak Crawley, Harry Finch, Keth Dudgeon, Matt Milnes, Chris Benjamin, Fred Klaassen, Grant Stewart, Joe Denly, Jake Lintott.
Somerset Preview
Somerset won by 125 runs in their last game over Warwickshire, putting them on a two-game winning streak. In their last game, this team went first as they set a massive target, scoring 337 points in the first half, while their opponent tried to reach the target Somerset set for them; unfortunately, they failed, as they were knocked out totally after scoring 212 points, resulting in an easy win for Somerset. This team has won three times in their last five games. They currently sit in 4th place with 8 points from 3 matches.
Somerset XI
Lewis Gregory(c), Tom Banton(wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, James Rew, Jordan Hermann, Thomas Rew, Daniel Sams, Craig Overton, Lewis Goldsworthy, Alfie Ogborne, Jake Ball.
Kent vs Somerset Prediction
Somerset will easily win here because they have won four times in the head-to-head game over Kent. Not only that, but they have also won three of their last five games, whereas Kent have lost four times in theirs. My prediction is that Somerset will win, with 1xBet offering odds of 2.05.