Essex vs Kent Prediction: Both teams aiming to turn around their campaign

Essex and Kent are going head to head in Match 96 of the T20 Vitality Blast at Essex County Cricket Club, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom on 11 July, 2024. Both teams are looking to turn around their campaign. Who will win this game of cricket?

Essex was dismissed for 156 runs while pursuing a target of 183 in their recent match. Adam Rossington and Paul Walter stood out with scores of 43 and 53 respectively, stabilizing the innings following the early loss of three wickets. However, contributions were lacking from the rest of the lineup, leading to their 18-run defeat as they continued to lose wickets after Rossington and Walter's partnership. 

In bowling, the Essex squad could not contain their opponents' scoring, conceding 182 runs in 20 overs. Paul Walter and Mathew Critchley were good with the ball in hand with each of them taking 2 wickets and keeping the batsmen in check with their economical spells. Despite Ben Allison took three wickets for the team but he also gave away 52 runs in allocated four overs. Simon Harmer also managed to take a wicket during the game.

Adam Rossington, Dean Elgar, Michael Pepper, Robin Das, Mathew Critchley, Paul Walter, Simon Harmer, Charlie Allison, Ben Allison, Aaron Beard, Luke Benkenstein

In their previous game, Kent was given a target of 87 runs as the match was shortened by rain but they only managed to score 81 runs and lost the game. Feroze Khushi had a blistering start to the game with his 35 runs from 19 balls. Twande Mueyeye and Sam Billings also helped the cause as they scored 22 and 21 runs respectively, yet they fell short of achieving the required target by seven runs. Kent's bowling unit gave away too many runs and their opponents scored 103/5 in 10 overs, with Grant Stewart standing out by claiming 2 wickets. Nathan Gilchrist, Joey Evinson, and O Roardian each took one wicket during the game. 

Daniel Bell Drummond, Feroze khushi, Sam Billings, T Muyeye, Marcus O Riordan, Jack leaning, Joey Evinson, Matt Parkinson, Grant Stewart, Nathan Gilchrist,Tom Rogers

Kent's batsmen have delivered decent innings but often fail to turn them into significant scores that would bolster their team's total. On the other hand, Essex's batting lineup has shown some fluctuations in their game. However, they boast a more seasoned bowling squad and benefit from playing on familiar turf. Given Essex's strong track record at home, where they have secured victories in three out of their last four games, they are the favorites to emerge victorious in this match