KENT vs SOM Match Prediction & Betting Tips - May 25, 2022

KENT vs SOM Match Prediction - May 25, 2022

Kent and Somerset are going to kick off their T20 Blast 2022 campaign against each other. This is a rivalry that has traditionally been dominated by Kent. They have won 13 out of the 22 matches that they have played against Somerset and lost just six.

That does not mean too much, though, as the two teams are going to start out fresh and the squads tend to keep changing from year to year. Also, Somerset has won three out of the most recent four matches against Kent.

The cricket betting sites are offering odds that are identical for both teams right now.

Match prediction and cricket betting tips for Kent vs Somerset T20 Blast 2022. The match is going to be played at St. Lawrence Ground, Canterbury on the 25th of May 2022.

KENT vs SOM Team Previews

Kent

Kent is going to be led by Sam Billings in this season of the T20 Blast and he could be available for the first match. He was at the IPL with KKR but he did not play most of the matches and could actually be raring to go. Joe Denly, Daniel Bell-Drummond, and the evergreen Darren Stevens are all players to watch out for.

The batting line-up looks quite decent for Kent, to be honest.

The bowling lineup is going to feature Matt Henry and Qais Ahmad. Two smart overseas choices by Kent as we think these two can sometimes fly under the radar and not be rated as highly as they should. They are going to add some genuine wicket-taking talent to the lineup.

Speaking of bowling, Kent also has Fred Klaassen and Ollie Robinson as a part of its lineup. This gives it an all-international bowling attack that is certainly capable of getting the job done.

Kent Playing 11

Daniel Bell-Drummond, Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Jack Leaning, Sam Billings, JM Cox, George Linde, Grant Stewart, Matt Milnes, Qais Ahmad, Fred Klaassen.


Somerset

Somerset has announced a 13-man squad for the first match led by Tom Abell. The batting lineup looks to be quite strong with Tom Banton, Rilee Rossow, Lewis Gregory, Will Smeed, and Jack Brooks likely to find a place in the eleven.

We think the partnership of Smeed and Banton at the top is one of the best in the T20 Blast and could very well be something that we see at the international level down the line. These are the two batters that we are the most bullish on in this match.

The bowling attack is not bad either. Merchant de Lange, Roelof van der Merwe, Tom Lammonby, and Lewis Gregory are all very adept T20 bowlers. There is a concern that some of these bowlers may be past their prime and could see a drop in performance.

Somerset Playing 11

Tom Banton, Will Smeed, Rilee Rossouw, Tom Lammonby, Thomas Abell, Lewis Gregory, Lewis Goldsworthy, Ben Green, Marchant de Lange, RE Van Der Merwe, Josh Davey.

KENT vs SOM Toss Prediction

The team that wins the toss is going to want to field first. That should be seen as having a big advantage.

Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.

Pitch and Conditions

The conditions in Canterbury for this match are expected to be a bit cloudy but for the most part, we should be able to get an uninterrupted match to enjoy. As far as the pitch goes, this is another very high-scoring ground. It is not uncommon for teams to get 200 or more during the T20 Blast at this venue. A lot of sixes and a lot of runs are on the menu.

KENT vs SOM Betting Tips

We are going to bet on Somerset to win this match. In a lot of ways, this match is a contest between Kent's bowling and Somerset's batting. We are backing the batting heavy side of Somerset to come out victorious thanks to the quality that they possess and also the conditions expected.

Bet on Somerset to win.

Today Match Prediction

Somerset To Win the Match, 1.90

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Who will win KENT vs SOM

Kent 53.0% (187)
Somerset 47.0% (166)
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