Who Will Win Essex vs Kent 71st T20 Blast 2025 Prediction – 20th June
The Essex vs Kent prediction for the 71st T20 Blast match on Friday, 20th June 2025, sets the stage for a contest between two underperforming teams desperate for a win. The match will be played at Essex County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford. With both Essex Eagles and Kent Spitfires struggling throughout the tournament, this fixture promises to be closely fought. Essex, having lost 6 of their 7 matches, will look to capitalise on their near-win in the last game, while Kent aim to bounce back after a batting collapse in their recent fixture.
Match Details
| Match | Essex vs Kent – 71st T20 Blast 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 20th June 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Essex County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford |
| Broadcast | Fancode |
Team Previews
Essex Preview
Despite a poor campaign, Essex Eagles still boast several match-winners in their ranks. Jordan Cox and Paul Walter have shown glimpses of their ability, and the team will rely heavily on their performances. Dean Elgar adds experience but is yet to convert starts into impactful scores.
The bowling unit led by Mohammad Amir and Simon Harmer has done reasonably well. Amir’s pace and Harmer’s spin provide versatility. Critchley and Benkenstein can contribute with the bat and ball but have been inconsistent.
Essex’s biggest concern remains their inability to convert starts into match-winning partnerships. Nevertheless, the squad possesses balance with impactful all-rounders and experienced campaigners who can swing the game.
Kent Preview
Kent Spitfires are also enduring a tough season and will be disappointed with their inconsistent finishes. In their last match, they collapsed after a strong start, ending at 157/9. The top-order, featuring Tawanda Muyeye and Daniel Bell-Drummond, remains the core batting strength.
Sam Billings and Joe Denly add firepower to the middle order but have lacked consistency. While the bowling line-up includes seasoned pacers like Fred Klaassen and Wes Agar, their death-over execution has been poor.
The absence of a reliable finisher and a fragile lower order remains Kent’s weakness. Still, with experience in both departments, Kent has the ability to compete if the top 5 click together.
Probable Playing XIs
Essex XI:
Michael Pepper, Dean Elgar, Jordan Cox (wk), Paul Walter, Matthew Critchley, Luc Benkenstein, Simon Harmer (c), Shane Snater, Mohammad Amir, Charlie Allison, Samuel Cook
Kent XI:
Tawanda Muyeye, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Harry Finch, Sam Billings (c/wk), Joe Denly, Jack Leaning, Joey Evison, Fred Klaassen, Wes Agar, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Matthew Parkinson
Fantasy Team XI – ESS vs KENT
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Jordan Cox | Batter |
| Paul Walter | All-Rounder |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | Batter |
| Tawanda Muyeye | Batter |
| Dean Elgar | Batter |
| Sam Billings (VC) | Wicketkeeper |
| Matthew Critchley | All-Rounder |
| Joey Evison | All-Rounder |
| Mohammad Amir | Bowler |
| Fred Klaassen | Bowler |
| Simon Harmer (C) | Bowler/All-Rounder |
Captain Pick: Simon Harmer – impact with both ball and leadership
Vice-Captain Pick: Sam Billings – consistent run scorer, wicket-keeper bonus
Players to Avoid: Michael Pepper, Thomas Stewart Rogers
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Essex Won | Kent Won | No Result | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 20 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
Historically, the rivalry is neck-and-neck. Kent hold a slight edge over Essex in head-to-head, winning 21 out of 43 encounters. However, Essex has been more successful at home in recent years.
T20 Stats and History
Essex T20 Stats:
- Matches: 276
- Wins: 130
- Losses: 119
- No Results: 24
- Ties: 3
Kent T20 Stats:
- Matches: 272
- Wins: 128
- Losses: 125
- No Results: 15
- Ties: 4
Pitch Report – Essex County Ground
- Balanced pitch assisting both seamers and spinners
- Generally high-scoring venue if batters apply themselves
- Teams batting first have won 3 of last 5 matches here
Weather Report – 20th June 2025
- Temperature: 19°C
- Conditions: Clear skies, no rain expected
- Humidity: 58%
- Wind: Gentle breeze
Favourite Team – Essex
Despite their winless streak, Essex look more structured and better equipped at home. With Jordan Cox and Simon Harmer in good rhythm and Amir leading the bowling attack, they are favourites to clinch this clash.
Score Prediction
- If Essex Bat First: 176+
- If Kent Bat First: 170+
Toss Prediction
Toss Winner: Kent
Decision: Bowl First
Match Prediction
Our Winner: Essex Will Win
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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