T20 Blast 2022: SOM vs KEN Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Somerset and Kent?

Somerset will host Kent in Taunton on Friday, 10th June. The fixture will be a replay of last year’s T20 Blast final, contested between the same sides. But the teams have had contrasting fortunes this term as Somerset are firmly positioned in the top half of the table while Kent are languishing at the bottom of the South Group.

The Kent side, led by Sam Billings, has registered just one win in seven games this season. The defending champions have suffered from bad forms of their batters and bowlers since the start of the tournament. It will take a monumental effort from Billing’s men to overcome a rampant Somerset side.

Match Details

Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton

Date and Time: June 10, 2022, 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Fan Code

Pitch Report

The Taunton ground features one of the flattest decks in the county as the batters usually dominate the bowlers at the venue. The team winning the toss usually opts to bat, although, given Somerset’s quality or Kent’s lack of quality, the toss wouldn’t be much of a factor in the game.

Probable playing XI:

Somerset

Will Smeed, Tom Banton (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Tom Abell (c), Tom Lammonby, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, Marchant de Lange, Josh Davey 

Kent

Daniel Bell-Drummond, Joe Denly, Sam Billings (c & wk), Jack Leaning, Jordan Cox, George Linde, Alex Blake, Grant Stewart, Qais Ahmad, Matt Milnes, Fred Klaassen

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Rilee Rossouw 

Rilee Rossouw has been one of the best players of the tournament and is Somerset’s leading run-scorer this term. The Somerset side has got quality openers in Will Smeed and Tom Banton, but it’s the southpaw who has stood out with his ability to bludgeon bowlers from the get-go. 

Probable best bowler of the match

Josh Davey

Somerset’s Josh Davey has been the pick of their bowlers as he has impressed with his seam bowling in the powerplay. The former Middlesex man has been an integral part of the bowling unit of last year’s runners-up.

Today’s Match Prediction: Somerset to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.