United Kingdom Vitality Blast: Worcestershire vs Kent Match Preview Odds & Predictions
Worcestershire
Kent
Worcestershire will lock horns against Kent in the United Kingdom Vitality Blast on Friday. Worcestershire have lost three of their last five games while Kent have won three of theirs. Moreover, Worcestershire have won the last three head-to-head games over Kent. How will this game unfold? Below are previews, betting tips, and odds.
Worcestershire Preview
Worcestershire returned to winning form, winning by 36 runs in their last game against Somerset. In their last outing, they won the toss and chose to bat first, batting 180/5. In a hard-fought match, Sikandar Raza and Brett D’Oliveira were outstanding as a pair. Their opponent, Somerset, ran for the chase under high tension after ending on 144/9, resulting in Worcestershire’s victory. Worcestershire have not been in good form, having lost three of their last five games, suffering defeats against Northamptonshire by six wickets, Middlesex by 141 runs, and Warwickshire by 59 runs. They currently sit in 4th place in the Central standings with 16 points from 8 matches played.
Worcestershire XI
Adam Hose (c), Gareth Roderick (wk), Isaac Mohammed, Kashif Ali, Brett D’Oliveira, Sikandar Raza, Henry Cullen, Tom Taylor, Matthew Waite, Usama Mir, Ben Allison.
Kent Preview
Kent won by seven wickets in their last game against Hampshire. In their last outing, Hampshire batted first and scored 176 runs. Fortunately, they calmly reached the target their opponents set for them, scoring 177 runs with over a week left, thanks to a turn-up player partnership of Daniel Bell-Drummond and Sam Billings. Kent have won three of their last four games, getting a lead over Lancashire by 140 runs, Middlesex by 49 runs, and in their last game over Hampshire by seven wickets. They currently sit 3rd in the South Standings with 16 points after just 8 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.
Worcestershire vs Kent Prediction
Worcestershire have been facing a setback recently, having lost three of their last five games, while Kent have won three of their last four. They will win here, and their good form will surely help them get a win. My prediction is that Kent will win with 1xBet offering odds of 2.07.
