Kent (KET) will be taking on Essex (ESS) in the 68th game of the Vitality Blast, 2024 the match will be played at the St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury on 21st June 2024 at 11:00 PM IST.
KET vs ESS (Kent vs Essex), Match 68 - Match Information
Match: Kent vs Essex, Match 68
Date: 21st June 2024
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Venue: St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
KET vs ESS, St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 163 runs. The pitch at the St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
Temperature is expected to be around 17.13 °C with 72% humidity. Winds at a speed of 6.76 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 80% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
KET vs ESS, Head to Head
In the 40 matches played between these 2 teams, Essex All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Kent.
KET vs ESS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 0 | - | 19, 0, 60, 3, 42 | - |
| Sam Billings | 5 | 211 | 42.2 | 0 | - | 36, 16, 10, 106, 43 | - |
| Adam Rossington | 5 | 126 | 25.2 | 0 | - | 16, 20, 48, 10, 32 | - |
- Daniel James Bell Drummond
Daniel Bell-Drummond is a Batter and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 124 runs at an average of 24.8 per match.
- Samuel William Billings
Sam Billings is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Sam Billings has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 211 runs at an average of 42.2 per match.
- Adam Matthew Rossington
Adam Rossington is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Adam Rossington has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 16, 20, 48, 10, 32 runs averaging 25.2 per match.
KET vs ESS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Gilchrist | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 2, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 2 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 3 | 15 | - | 3 | 27.3 | 12, 0, 0, 3, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 27.7 | 11, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 0, 0, 0, 3, 0 |
- Nathan Nicholas Gilchrist
Nathan Gilchrist can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Nathan Gilchrist has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 18.
- Xavier Colin Bartlett
Xavier Bartlett is a Bowler and has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Xavier Bartlett is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 27.3. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Xavier Bartlett played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is a Bowler and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a left-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 0, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 27.7. Daniel Sams has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 1, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2 wickets.
KET vs ESS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Walter | 3 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 14.8 | 4, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 3 |
| Marcus O'Riordan | 3 | 42 | 14 | 0 | - | 12, 0, 2, 28, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Matt Critchley | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 31.5 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
- Paul Ian Walter
Paul Walter is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Paul Walter has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a Left Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 22 runs averaging 11 per match. Paul Walter can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling left-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 3 wickets, averaging at 14.8 wickets per match. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Marcus Kevin O'Riordan
Marcus O'Riordan is an All Rounder and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Marcus O'Riordan is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 42 runs at an average of 14 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Marcus O'Riordan played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Matthew James J Critchley
Matt Critchley is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches Matt Critchley has scored 4 runs averaging 2 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets, averaging at 31.5 wickets per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Matt Critchley has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
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KET vs ESS Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pepper | 5 | 213 | 42.6 | 0 | - | 51, 23, 31, 101, 7 | - |
| Dean Elgar | 5 | 205 | 41 | 0 | - | 54, 28, 14, 32, 77 | - |
| Sam Billings | 5 | 211 | 42.2 | 0 | - | 36, 16, 10, 106, 43 | - |
| Adam Rossington | 5 | 126 | 25.2 | 0 | - | 16, 20, 48, 10, 32 | - |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 0 | - | 19, 0, 60, 3, 42 | - |
| Nathan Gilchrist | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 2, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 2 |
The Top Point Getters for Kent are Sam Billings with 52 match fantasy points. Daniel Bell-Drummond with 25 match fantasy points and Nathan Gilchrist with 25 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Essex are Michael Pepper with 79 match fantasy points. Dean Elgar with 75 match fantasy points and Adam Rossington with 32 match fantasy points.
KET vs ESS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 0 | - | 19, 0, 60, 3, 42 | - |
| Paul Walter | 3 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 14.8 | 4, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 3 |
| Marcus O'Riordan | 3 | 42 | 14 | 0 | - | 12, 0, 2, 28, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Nathan Gilchrist | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 2, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 2 |
| Sam Billings | 5 | 211 | 42.2 | 0 | - | 36, 16, 10, 106, 43 | - |
- Daniel James Bell Drummond
Daniel Bell-Drummond is a Batter and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Daniel Bell-Drummond has scored 19, 0, 60, 3, 42 runs averaging 24.8 per match.
- Paul Ian Walter
Paul Walter is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 3 matches Paul Walter has scored 4, 0, 18, 0, 0 runs at an average of 11 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling left-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 14.8 wickets per match. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches Paul Walter played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Marcus Kevin O'Riordan
Marcus O'Riordan is an All Rounder and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 12, 0, 2, 28, 0 runs at an average of 14 per match. Marcus O'Riordan has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
- Nathan Nicholas Gilchrist
Nathan Gilchrist is a Bowler and has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 2 matches Nathan Gilchrist has taken 3 wickets at an average of 18.
- Samuel William Billings
Sam Billings can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches Sam Billings has scored 36, 16, 10, 106, 43 runs at an average of 42.2 per match.
KET vs ESS Squad Information
Essex (ESS) Squad: Dean Elgar, Tom Westley, Simon Harmer, Adam Rossington, Nick Browne, Jamie Porter, Matt Critchley, Sam Cook, Aaron Beard, Paul Walter, Shane Snater, Ben Allison, Daniel Sams, Feroze Khushi, Michael Pepper, Jordan Cox, Robin Das, Luc Benkenstein, Jamal Richards, Noah Thain and Charlie Allison
Kent (KET) Squad: Joe Denly, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Jack Leaning, Matt Quinn, Sam Billings, Jaskaran Singh, Harry Finch, Wes Agar, Xavier Bartlett, Charlie Stobo, Michael Cohen, Beyers Swanepoel, Matt Parkinson, Zak Crawley, Hamidullah Qadri, Fred Klaassen, Grant Stewart, Nathan Gilchrist, Marcus O'Riordan, Joey Evison, George Garrett, Ben Compton, Tawanda Muyeye, Arafat Bhuiyan and Jaydn Denly
KET vs ESS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Sam Billings and Adam Rossington
Batters: Daniel Bell-Drummond, Marcus O'Riordan and Tawanda Muyeye
All-Rounders: Paul Walter, Grant Stewart and Beyers Swanepoel
Bowlers: Nathan Gilchrist, Xavier Bartlett and Matt Parkinson
Captain: Matt Parkinson
Vice-Captain: Xavier Bartlett
KET vs ESS (Kent vs Essex), Match 68 Preview
Kent have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table, while Essex have also played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
Vitality Blast, 2024 Points Table
The points table of Vitality Blast, 2024 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 101 of the Vitality Blast, 2023 where Joe Denly scored the highest fantasy points for Kent with 120 match fantasy points while Dan Lawrence topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Essex with 76 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Sussex vs Kent Last Match Scorecard) played by Kent against Sussex, Sussex beat Kent by 31 runs. The top fantasy player for Kent was Matt Parkinson who scored 99 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Hampshire, Essex beat Hampshire by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Essex was Ben Allison who scored 97 fantasy points.