T20 Blast 2021, South Group: KET vs ESS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update
Daniel Lawrence's inclusion will give a major boost for Essex.
Preview:
Kent are doing well so far in this competition. They have won 4 of their 5 matches played. Their only loss came against Somerset where they lost the match by 47 runs. Apart from that, they outplayed the opposition by decent margins. They occupy the 3rd spot in the South Group standings with 8 points.
Essex are having a pretty average tournament at the moment. They have won only one match so far of their 4 complete matches played. Their batters struggled a lot to score runs which eventually cost them matches. At present they are at 8th spot in the South group standings with 3 points.
Match Details:
Kent vs Essex, South Group
Venue: St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
Date &Time: June 20th at 7:00 PM IST and 2:30 PM local time
Live Streaming: Kent Cricket Youtube Channel
Pitch Report:
St Lawrence Ground has hosted 3 matches so far in this competition, where teams batting first have won all the matches. The wicket might turn slow in the latter half and whoever wins the toss should bat first.
Probable Playing XIs KET vs ESS:
Kent
Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond (c), Joe Denly, Heino Kuhn, Jack Leaning, Jordan Cox, Darren Stevens, Grant Stewart, Qais Ahmad, Matt Milnes, Fred Klaassen
Essex
Tom Westley, Michael Pepper, Daniel Lawrence, Paul Walter, Ryan ten Doeschate, James Neesham, Simon Harmer (c), Jack Plom, Aron Nijjar, Samuel Cook, Jamie Porter
KET vs ESS Top Picks for KET vs ESS Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Kent
Jack Leaning has scored most runs for Kent in this tournament. He has mustered 171 runs in 5 matches at an average of 42.75 with the highest score of 81* and even scalped a wicket as well.
Zak Crawley has played only two matches in this competition and managed to score 63 runs at a strike rate of 161.53. He is a must-pick for your fantasy teams.
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Top Picks – Essex
James Neesham is an impact player and he brings a lot of balance to the side. In 4 matches so far he has scored 121 runs at an average of 30.25 and picked up a wicket.
Simon Harmer is an effective bowler and even a decent batter down the order. He has picked up 4 wickets in 4 matches and scored 51 runs at a strike rate of 17.
KET vs ESS Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Player | Statistics (This tournament) | Dream11 Points |
Jack Leaning | 171 runs and one wicket | 317 |
Zak Crawley | 63 runs | 101 |
James Neesham | 121 runs and one wicket | 216 |
Simon Harmer | 4 wickets and 51 runs | 198 |
Joe Denly | 75 runs and 5 wickets | 292 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KET vs ESS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Jordan Cox, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Jack Leaning, Tom Westley, Zak Crawley (c), Joe Denly, James Neesham (vc), Simon Harmer, Jamie Porter, Fred Klaassen, Samuel Cook
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KET vs ESS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Michael Pepper, Ryan ten Doeschate, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Jack Leaning (c), Tom Westley, Daniel Lawrence (vc), Joe Denly, Grant Stewart, Qais Ahmad, Fred Klaassen, Jack Plom
KET vs ESS Risky Captaincy Choices:
Daniel Bell-Drummond has scored 109 runs in 5 matches so far in this tournament. Considering too many options in the captaincy race he is a risky pick for your fantasy teams.
Ryan ten Doeschate likes to play finisher kind of role in this format. Considering his decent performances he is a risky captaincy pick.
Player you should avoid:
Aron Nijjar has picked up only 2 wickets in 4 matches. Going by his present form it is advisable not to include him in the fantasy teams.
Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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