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CLAIM NOWKent vs Middlesex, RLODC, Today Match Prediction 13 August 2023
Toss Winner - Kent won the toss and choose to bat first
Kent beat Middlesex by 133 runs
Middlesex has won 3 of the last 5 matches they have played against Kent in the Royal London One-Day Cup.
- Middlesex’s middle order has underperformed so far.
- Expect in-form Kent skipper Jack Leaning to continue leading from the front.
- This is a high-scoring venue and a 330-plus score by the team batting first is on the cards.
Back Kent as the winners of this clash.
| Tournament: | Royal London One-Day Cup 2023 |
| Format: | oneday |
| Venue: | Kent County Cricket Club, Beckenham, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 18°C|Mostly Cloudy |
KENT vs MID Match Prediction & Analysis
Defending champions Kent are seem to have got their campaign back on track for the 2023 edition of the Royal London One-Day Cup. They are currently in 4th place in Group A with 2 wins from 4 matches and a net run rate of -1.796. They are coming off a huge 87-run win against Surrey and will be brimming with confidence as they take on Middlesex at the Kent County Cricket Ground this Sunday. Middlesex are yet to win a game after three matches and are languishing in 8th place with just 1 point and a net run rate of -0.241.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
KENT
W L L W L
KENT
116/10 in 23.3 4.98
RLODC
380/5 in 50.0 7.6
117/4 in 17.0 6.88
RLODC
Kent beat Yorkshire by 2 runs (D/L method)
282/9 in 50.0 5.64
171/10 in 40.5 4.22
CC_2023
Warwickshire beat Kent By an Innings and 46 runs
0/0 in 0.0 0
MID
L L L W W
MID
238/5 in 37.1 6.42
RLODC
Hampshire beat Middlesex (D/L method)
309/7 in 50.0 6.18
238/10 in 85.1 2.8
CC_2023
Surrey won by 8 wickets
78/2 in 11.1 7.03
151/10 in 15.3 9.74
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
200/9 in 20.0 10
225/6 in 20.0 11.25
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
226/8 in 19.4 11.49
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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215/7 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Kent won by 13 runs
228/3 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Kent Preview
Two massive losses - by 264 runs versus Leicestershire and 125 runs versus Lancashire – had made a serious dent in Kent’s season. Fortunately, they have made a strong comeback by defeating Surrey by 87 runs in their last game. After batting first at the Oval, they posted a healthy 330-6 on the board courtesy of brilliant knocks by Daniel Bell-Drummond (65 off 78 balls), skipper Jack Leaning (87 off 94 balls), and Alex Blake (62 off 50 balls). The bowlers then did a fantastic job on a good wicket to bowl Surrey out for 243.
This was a much-needed performance for Kent, as their batting unit had been struggling this season. Now that the top and middle orders have some good runs under their belts, they will be a much more dangerous team.
Ben Compton is the team’s second-highest run getter this year, scoring 147 runs in 4 innings at an average of 37 and a strike rate of 66. He is followed by skipper Leaning with 138 runs in 4 innings at an average of 34.50 and a strike rate of 91.
Matthew Parkinson has been Kent’s most successful bowler this year, grabbing 7 wickets in just 3 innings at an economy of 6.47. James Bazley (6 wickets in 4 innings at 6.39) and off-spinner Hamidullah Qadri (4 wickets in 3 innings at 5.38) are two other bowlers worth backing.
Kent Predicted Playing XI:
Ben Compton, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Jack Leaning (c), Alex Blake, Harry Finch (wk), Joe Denly, James Bazley, Grant Stewart, Hamidullah Qadri, Nathan Gilchrist, Matthew Parkinson
Kent Key Players From Previous Game Of Royal London One-Day Cup 2023
Kent Actual Playing XI:
Alex Blake, Ben Compton, Jaskaran Singh, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Grant Stewart, Harry Finch, Hamidullah Qadri, James Bazley, Jack Leaning, Matthew Parkinson, Jaydn Denly
Middlesex Preview
Middlesex’s season just hasn’t gotten going. They lost their first match of the season to Hampshire despite a pretty good batting performance. Their next game against Surrey was abandoned without a ball being bowled, and they lost their previous game against Essex by just 3 runs. In the match against Essex, Middlesex were cruising at 236-3 in 35 overs while chasing a target of 299 at the County Ground in Chelmsford. However, a dramatic collapse saw them bowled out for 295.
The problem for Middlesex has been their batting, which hasn’t been reliable. The top order has contributed, but the middle and lower middle orders have failed. Skipper Mark Stoneman has led from the front, scoring 116 runs in 2 innings at an average of 58 and a strike rate of 88. His 93 off 97 balls in the previous match was the team’s top score.
Fellow opener Joe Cracknell (112 runs in 2 innings at an average of 56 and a strike rate of 90) has also been among the runs. From the middle-order, one batter who can leave a mark is Ryan Higgins, who has 103 runs in 2 innings so far.
Middlesex’s bowling has revolved around spinners Luke Hollman and Joshua De Caires, who have taken 4 wickets each. Sam Robson hasn’t scored too many runs this season, but has taken 3 wickets with his legbreaks at a healthy economy of 5.89.
Middlesex Predicted Playing XI:
Joe Cracknell, Mark Stoneman (c), Sam Robson, Jack Davies, Ryan Higgins, John Simpson (wk), Luke Hollman, Josh De Caires, Martin Andersson, Ethan Bamber, Ishaan Kaushal
Middlesex Key Players From Previous Game Of Royal London One-Day Cup 2023
Middlesex Actual Playing XI:
Ishaan Kaushal, Joe Cracknell, Joshua De Caires, Luke Hollman, Ethan Bamber, Jack Davies, John Simpson, Mark Stoneman, Martin Andersson, Ryan Higgins, Sam Robson
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Kent County Cricket Ground is a batting beauty. The ball comes on nicely to the bat, allowing batters to score freely. Seam bowlers will get some purchase here early on, as is the case in most English venues. However, if the weather is clear, they are likely to be taken for runs once the shine wears off the new ball.
The weather in Beckenham during the match is expected to be pleasant, with periods of sun and clouds.
KENT vs MID Pitch Report
In the first match of the season at the Kent County Cricket Ground, Leicestershire amassed a massive 380-5 after batting first against Kent and went on to win the match by a whopping 264 runs. Last year in the One-Day Cup, only one match was played here, where Hampshire scored a colossal 396-5 versus Kent. This clearly indicates this is a high-scoring venue, and the team batting first should look to set a score of at least 330–350 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
The last two matches played at the Kent County Cricket Ground in the One-Day Cup have been won by massive margins by the team batting first. With the weather being clear on Sunday, the team winning the toss is likely to bat first.
KENT vs MID
Winning Prediction
In the past 7 games against Kent in the One-Day Cup, Middlesex has secured victory in 5 of them. This year, though, they are struggling to perform as a unit. Their top order looks strong, but it’s their underperforming middle-order that has to come to the party. Perhaps this batting-friendly pitch might help them get some momentum. Kent will be confident after their thumping win in the previous game. They are playing at home and will certainly have the edge in this encounter.
Back Kent as the winners of this clash.
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