Essex vs Kent, South Group, Vitality Blast, 2024

Vitality Blast
Finished
, July 11, 2024
Essex
ESS
187/3 (20)
Kent
KET
165/5 (20)
ESS won by 22 runs.
Completed
Match Prediction
ESS v KET
ESS to win
100%
ESS
0%
KET
Mode: Completed Result: Essex won by 22 runs. Final: ESS 187/3 (20 ov) vs KET 165/5 (20 ov)
ESS Completed
— 100%
KET
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: ESS 187/3 (20 ov) vs KET 165/5 (20 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

Essex vs Kent Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The South Group of the Vitality Blast is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Essex (ESS) and Kent (KET). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Essex vs Kent match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The ESS vs KET game has been scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 6:00 PM UTC at County Ground, Chelmsford, England.

MatchEssex vs Kent South Group
TournamentVitality Blast
Date & TimeThursday, July 11, 6:00 PM UTC
VenueCounty Ground, Chelmsford, England

Essex vs Kent Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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Essex vs Kent Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Essex Avg: 163.4

  • KEN vs ESS (Kent won by 7 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 18 Jul 2025 05:30 PM
    KEN 173/3 (17.2 ov) | ESS 172/6 (20 ov)
    L
  • ESS vs HAM (Essex won by 4 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 17 Jul 2025 06:00 PM
    ESS 222/6 (19.2 ov) | HAM 220/6 (20 ov)
    W
  • ESS vs SUS (Essex won by 6 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 11 Jul 2025 06:00 PM
    ESS 148/4 (16.1 ov) | SUS 145/10 (18.2 ov)
    W
  • SOM vs ESS (Somerset won by 95 runs)
    Vitality Blast | 08 Jul 2025 05:30 PM
    SOM 225/6 (20 ov) | ESS 130/10 (14.1 ov)
    L
  • SUR vs ESS (Essex won by 4 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 06 Jul 2025 03:30 PM
    SUR 141/6 (12 ov) | ESS 145/6 (12 ov)
    W

Kent Avg: 155.8

  • LAN vs KEN (Lancashire won by 3 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 06 Sep 2025 01:30 PM
    LAN 156/7 (18.3 ov) | KEN 153/10 (20 ov)
    L
  • KEN vs ESS (Kent won by 7 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 18 Jul 2025 05:30 PM
    KEN 173/3 (17.2 ov) | ESS 172/6 (20 ov)
    W
  • KEN vs MID (Kent won by 7 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 13 Jul 2025 03:00 PM
    KEN 165/3 (18.1 ov) | MID 160/5 (20 ov)
    W
  • KEN vs SOM (Somerset won by 5 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 11 Jul 2025 05:30 PM
    KEN 137/8 (20 ov) | SOM 138/5 (18.3 ov)
    L
  • SUS vs KEN (Kent won by 2 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 09 Jul 2025 06:00 PM
    SUS 148/10 (19.5 ov) | KEN 151/8 (19.3 ov)
    W

Essex cricket team recent form has been marked by 60% wins, with an average batting score of 163.4. If Essex are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 155, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Kent.

Kent cricket team recent form has been defined by 60% wins, with an average score of 155.8. If Kent are to bat first, a target of 181 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Essex.

Essex vs Kent — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Essex — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Michael-Kyle Pepper
    Form Score: 280.1
    130 runs (agg) · SR 121.6
  • Paul Walter
    Form Score: 243.9
    102 runs (agg) · SR 121.4
  • Jordan Cox
    Form Score: 230.9
    132 runs (agg) · SR 70.2
Top Bowlers
  • Mohammad Amir
    Form Score: 78.7
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.97
  • Samuel Cook
    Form Score: 6.3
    1 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.89
  • Simon Harmer
    Form Score: -18.3
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 7.89

Kent — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Tawanda Muyeye
    Form Score: 176.6
    110 runs (agg) · SR 50.2
  • Sam Billings
    Form Score: 164.8
    39 runs (agg) · SR 119.1
  • Harry Finch
    Form Score: 159.5
    82 runs (agg) · SR 77.3
Top Bowlers
  • Fred Klaassen
    Form Score: 63.4
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.31
  • Grant Stewart
    Form Score: 11.6
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.93
  • Matt Parkinson
    Form Score: 10.2
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 6.46
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Match Details
Date
2024-07-11 23:30 PM
Venue
County Ground, Chelmsford
Toss
Kent elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Chris Watts
  • Neil Bainton
Tv Umpires
    Match Referee
    • Alec Swann