Live Cricket Score & Latest News | Kent vs Essex, Match 123, Vitality Blast

Vitality Blast
Finished
, July 18, 2025
Kent
KEN
173/3 (17.2)
Essex
ESS
172/6 (20)
KEN won by 7 wickets
Completed
Match Prediction
KEN v ESS
KEN to win
100%
KEN
0%
ESS
Mode: Completed Result: Kent won by 7 wickets Final: KEN 173/3 (17.2 ov) vs ESS 172/6 (20 ov)
KEN Completed
— 100%
ESS
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: KEN 173/3 (17.2 ov) vs ESS 172/6 (20 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

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

The Match 123 of the Vitality Blast is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Kent (KEN) and Essex (ESS). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Kent vs Essex match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The KEN vs ESS game has been scheduled for Friday, July 18, 5:30 PM UTC at St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury, England.

MatchKent vs Essex Match 123
TournamentVitality Blast
Date & TimeFriday, July 18, 5:30 PM UTC
VenueSt Lawrence Ground, Canterbury, England

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

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Kent vs Essex Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

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 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 cricket team recent form has been marked by 60% wins, with an average batting score of 155.8. If Kent are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 181, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Essex.

Essex cricket team recent form has been defined by 60% wins, with an average score of 163.4. If Essex are to bat first, a target of 155 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Kent.

Kent vs Essex — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

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

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
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Match Details
Date
2025-07-18 23:00 PM
Venue
St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
Toss
Kent elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Martin Saggers
  • Rob Bailey
Tv Umpires
    Match Referee
    • Simon Hinks