Essex vs Kent T20 Blast Match Prediction
ESS
47%
Chance of Winning
KEN
53%
T20
County Ground
Who will win?
Facts:
- Essex has defeated Kent three times in its last five head-to-head matches.
- Paul Walter, from Essex, has scored 157 runs in 5 innings at an average of 39.25.
- Jake Lintott, from Kent, has taken 5 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 22.40.
Essex vs Kent Chances of Winning
Kent will enter the next game against Essex with a higher chance of winning. The team has shown better form in recent games, which could help them to come out victorious. They have players such as Sam Billings, who has scored 162 runs in 5 innings at an average of 54, and Jake Lintott, who holds 5 wickets in 5 innings at an average of 22.40. On the other hand, Essex will be keen to continue its winning streak. The team takes the home-ground advantage, and has also been strong against Essex in recent head-to-head encounters. They have players such as Paul Walter, who has scored 157 runs in 5 innings at an average of 39.25, and Charlie Bennett, who holds 9 wickets in 5 innings at an average of 14.44.
- Essex Chances of Winning: 47%
- Kent Chances of Winning: 53%
Essex vs Kent Prediction & Betting Tips 2026
Essex has been on a strong run in the T20 Blast 2026. The team started the tournament with two consecutive losses but after that, they have secured three consecutive wins, showing a dominant run. With the next game against Kent, the team will be taking the home-ground advantage, and they have also been strong over them in recent games. They have batsmen such as Charlie Allison, who has scored 146 runs in 3 innings at a strike rate of 148.97, and Luc Benkenstein, who has scored 152 runs in 4 innings at an average of 38. Wiaan Mulder has taken 6 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 21.50.
On the other hand, Kent also had a run similar to Essex in this season. The team also holds three wins and two losses in the five games it has played, but their winning momentum has not been consistent. But with its better form, Kent will be taking the next game as an opportunity to regain its winning momentum. They have batsmen such as Harry Finch, who has scored 91 runs in 2 innings at a strike rate of 149.18, and Zak Crawley, who has scored 120 runs in 5 innings at an average of 30. Matt Milnes has taken 5 wickets in 5 innings at an average of 29.20.
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Essex vs Kent Match Toss Prediction
The match between Essex and Kent will be played at the County Ground in Chelmsford, which means Essex takes the home-ground advantage. This venue has hosted a total of 14 T20Is, out of which 6 were won by the team batting first and the remaining 8 were won by the chasing team. The first innings average score at this venue stands at 140, but it falls down to 123 in the second innings. Therefore, the team which would win the toss in the next game is likely to bowl first.
Weather Report
The match between Essex and Kent could be affected due to the weather conditions, as there is a 50% chance of rain.
Essex and Kent Player List
Playing
| First Team | Second Team |
|---|---|
Akhter Zaman all rounder | Bell-Drummond Daniel batsman |
Benkenstein Luc batsman | Benjamin Christopher Gavin wicket keeper |
Bennett Charlie Edward no information yet | Billings Sam wicket keeper |
Critchley Matt all rounder | Crawley Zak batsman |
Das Robin batsman | Denly Joe batsman |
Fernandes Simon Maurice L no information yet | Evison Joey all rounder |
Harmer Simon bowler | Finch Harry batsman |
Jones Mackenzie all rounder | Foreman Bertie all rounder |
Mulder Wiaan all rounder | Klaassen Fred bowler |
Pepper Michael wicket keeper | Lintott Jacob bowler |
Snater Shane bowler | Milnes Matt bowler |
Thain Noah Robin Mostyn all rounder | Muyeye Tawanda batsman |
Walter Paul Ian all rounder | Parkinson Matt bowler |
Team Form
Essex Team Form
Essex has been on a winning streak in the shortest format of the game. The team holds three consecutive wins and two losses in its last five games, as it aims to continue the same. They have players such as Shane Snater, who holds 6 wickets in 5 innings at an average of 22.83, and Michael Pepper, who has scored 168 runs in 5 innings at an average of 33.60.
Kent Team Form
Kent just had its winning momentum affected before heading to this game. The team is still having three wins and two losses in its last five games, as it aims to regain its winning momentum. They have players such as Keith Dudgeon, who holds 4 wickets in 2 innings at an average of 11.50, and Daniel Bell-Drummond, who has scored 77 runs in 5 innings at an average of 15.40.
Essex vs Kent
T20
County Ground, null
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Essex vs Kent Top Batters
Michael Pepper is leading the run-scoring charts for Essex in this tournament. In just five innings, he has managed to score 168 runs at an average of 33.60 and a strike rate of 152.72.
Sam Billings is the highest run-scorer for Kent in this tournament. He has managed to score 162 runs in 5 innings at an average of 54 and a strike rate of 178.02.
Essex vs Kent Top Bowlers
Charlie Bennett still stands as the highest wicket-taker for Essex this season. He has managed to take 9 wickets in just 5 innings at an average of 14.44.
Jake Lintott is the highest wicket-taker for Kent in this tournament. He has been able to take 5 wickets in 5 innings at an average of 22.40.



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