SOM vs KEN Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jun 15, 2021

SOM vs KEN Match Prediction - Jun 15, 2021

Somerset is one of the stronger teams of the T20 Blast but it has lost both its matches so far. It is now going to be playing against Kent, a team that has three wins from three matches in the Vitality T20 Blast 2021 season.

One team is going to go from this match with its streak still intact. WIll it be Kent that is able to keep its winning run going or will it be Somerset that suffers a third straight defeat in a row?

Match Prediction and cricket betting tips for Somerset vs Kent Vitality T20 Blast 2021.The match is going to be played at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on the 15th of June 2021.

SOM vs KEN Team Previews

Somerset

It is not often that Somerset loses two matches in a row at its home ground but that is exactly what has happened this season. Somerset has batted quite well in both matches but has failed to defend its totals on both occasions.

There is a lot of batting depth in this team. Tom Banton is the obvious big name but James Hildreth, Tom Abell, and Lewis Gregory are all formidable T20 players as well. Most of these players bat at a high strike rate and are able to clear the boundaries when needed.

The bowling has been more of an issue. Merchant de Lange, Lewis Gregory, and Josh Davey are leading the attack. We have seen far too many loose deliveries on offer thus far and that is something that Somerset is going to need to work on.

A strong batting side that seems to be struggling with its bowling this season.

Somerset Playing 11

Tom Banton, James Hildreth, Will Smeed, TB Abell, Lewis Goldsworthy, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Ben Green, Marchant de Lange, Josh Davey, MTC Waller.


Kent

Kent has been able to come out on top in almost every match that it has played so far. Joe Denly, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Jack Leaning, and Alex Blake lead a strong batting lineup. There is a fair bit of depth in the team that allows them to recover from any early losses that they might suffer.

The same is true for the bowling lineup. There are easily 6-7 options that the captain can turn to in any match. Fred Klaasen brings the left-arm angle into play, Qais Ahmed is an excellent wrist-spinner, while Joe Denly adds another spin option to the team as well.

Also, Darren Stevens continues to play brilliantly at age 45. He smashes sixes when he comes in to bat and is more than a useful bowler.

Kent is in great form but we don’t think it is a team that cannot be beaten.

Kent Playing 11

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

SOM vs KEN Toss Prediction

The team that wins the toss is definitely going to want to field first. That has been the way to go at high-scoring venues and Taunton is certainly one of them.

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

Pitch and Conditions

The weather is expected to be good for cricket and no interruptions are forecast. The pitch is great for batting with the ball coming nicely on to the bat. The boundaries are small and can easily be cleared. A lot of sixes and a high-scoring match is likely.

SOM vs KEN Betting Tips

We are going to go with the home team in this game. Somerset may have lost the previous two matches in a row but it is not a bad team. Its batsmen have been scoring runs and the bowling is due for a better performance as well. Someone like Tom Banton could play the match-winning inning that they are looking for.

Bet on Somerset to win.

Today Match Prediction

Somerset To Win the Match, 2.10

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Who will win SOM vs KEN

Somerset 70.5% (165)
Kent 29.5% (69)
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