T20 Blast 2022: ESS vs KEN Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Essex and Kent?

Essex will be hosting Kent in their upcoming fixture of the T20 Blast 2022 at the County Ground in Chelmsford on June 7 (Tuesday). The visitors are in a very poor form, having lost five of the six games played so far. After losing five games on the trot, they managed to win their recent fixture against Middlesex. As a result, Kent is placed in the second last position of the South Group points table.

On the other hand, Essex has had a topsy-turvy journey so far. Of their five total scheduled games, the most recent fixture against Gloucestershire was abandoned due to rain. In the other four games that they’ve played, they have won two and lost as many. The two teams will be clashing for the second time this season, with the hosts having an upper hand over the visitors.

Match Details

Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford

Date and Time: June 7, 2022, 11:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Report

The pitch at Chelmsford is likely to be well-balanced, with much help for both bowlers and batters. The conditions will not be favorable for the hitters in the first innings, and thus the captain winning the toss would look to field first, thereby restricting the opposition and chasing the total later on.

Probable Playing XI:

Essex

William Buttleman, Adam Rossington (wk), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Matthew Critchley, Paul Walter, Tom Westley, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer (c), Aron Nijjar, Ben Allison, Samuel Cook

Kent

Joe Denly, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings (c & wk), Alex Blake, Jack Leaning, George Linde, Grant Stewart, Qais Ahmad, Matt Milnes, Fred Klaassen

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Michael-Kyle Pepper:

Michael-Kyle Pepper was the top scorer in Essex’s game against Hampshire, which led to a big victory. His unbeaten match-winning 75*(42) helped his side bounce back from the loss in their previous game then, and win the contest. His power-hitting prowess will be something to watch out for this time again.

Probable best bowler of the match

Fred Klaassen:

Fred Klaassen was one of the standout performers when the two teams last met, on May 27 (Friday). He has a total of six wickets from six games and had bagged two in his team’s campaign opener against Kent. He will thus play a major part, giving the team the required breakthrough as and when required.

Today’s match prediction: Essex to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.