Who Will Win Somerset vs Kent 102nd T20 Blast 2025 Prediction – 11th July

Somerset vs Kent prediction: The 102nd match of the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 will be played between Somerset and Kent at The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury, on Friday, 11th July 2025. Somerset are one of the most dominant sides in the competition this year and come into this contest with a solid winning streak. They thrashed their previous opponents by a 95-run margin and sit comfortably in the top half of the table. Kent, on the other hand, are fighting for survival in the league and need every point from here on to push for a top-four finish. The formbook heavily favors Somerset, but with home conditions and recent bowling success, Kent will aim to cause an upset. This South Group encounter promises to be a high-scoring thriller under the lights at Canterbury.

Match Details

Kent Team Preview

Kent finally got a win under their belt and will be hoping to build on it. In their last match, Daniel Bell-Drummond (48) and Joey Evison (47) were the anchors in their chase of 151. Despite an underwhelming tournament so far, Kent still have match-winners.

Skipper Sam Billings and middle-order batter Jack Leaning bring stability to the innings. Nathan Gilchrist’s 4-wicket haul and Fred Klaassen’s tight bowling spell helped Kent win by restricting the opposition to just 148.

Kent still struggle with top-order collapses and inconsistency from their pace bowlers. They will rely on Joey Evison and Gilchrist to deliver again. However, against a strong Somerset lineup, the bowling unit will be under pressure.

Kent Predicted Playing XI:
Tawanda Muyeye, Joe Denly, Harry Finch, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Sam Billings (wk), Benjamin, Joey Evison, Jack Leaning, Tom Rogers, Fred Klaassen, Nathan Gilchrist

Somerset Team Preview

Somerset have been unstoppable. They racked up 225/6 in their previous game and went on to win by 95 runs. Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s 90 off 39 was pure destruction. He was well-supported by Will Smeed, Sean Dickson, Ben Green, and Lewis Gregory.

The bowling department has been equally dominant. Matt Henry’s 4/21 tore apart the opposition’s top order, while Craig Overton and Riley Meredith added 4 wickets between them.

Their top four are in red-hot form, and their all-rounders provide depth. Somerset have few weak links and possess the firepower to score over 200 regularly. On current form, they are clear favorites.

Somerset Predicted Playing XI:
Will Smeed, Sean Dickson, Ben Green, Tom Banton (wk), Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ben Goldsworthy, Riley Meredith, Matt Henry, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton

Fantasy Team XI – SOM vs KENT

Fantasy Tips:

• Captain Pick: Tom Kohler-Cadmore – explosive form with the bat, match-winner.
• Vice-Captain Pick: Joey Evison – contributes with both bat and ball.
• Players to Avoid:
  • Harry Finch – hasn’t delivered consistent returns.
  • Benjamin – too low in the batting order to make impact fantasy points.

Favourite Team – Somerset (Why?)

Somerset are by far the more dominant side heading into this clash. With top-order batters like Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Will Smeed, and Sean Dickson in roaring form, they have been racking up 200+ totals frequently. Their bowling attack, led by Matt Henry and Craig Overton, is tight and penetrative. In contrast, Kent have been inconsistent, over-reliant on a few players, and their bowling lacks firepower under pressure. Somerset also have the recent head-to-head advantage and a much better net run rate. With such an all-round setup, Somerset are the obvious favorites to win today’s game.

Pitch Report – The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury

• Flat pitch early, ideal for batting
• Slows down slightly in the second innings
• Spinners could get help in middle overs
• Average 1st innings score: 170+
• Teams batting first have won 60% of recent games

Weather Report

• Weather: Clear skies, perfect for cricket
• Temperature: 19–23°C
• Rain: Less than 5% chance
• Conditions: Dry, with slight wind — good for pace bowling early

Score Prediction

• If Somerset Bat First: 180–195
• If Kent Bat First: 160–170

Toss Prediction

• Toss Winner: Kent
• Decision: Bowl First

Match Prediction

• Predicted Winner: Somerset Will Win

Their firepower with the bat and disciplined bowling attack makes Somerset overwhelming favorites.

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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