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CLAIM NOWWorcestershire vs Kent, RLODC, Today Match Prediction 07 August 2024
WOR vs KENT Win Probability
Toss Winner - Worcestershire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Worcestershire beat Kent by 3 wickets (D/L) method
Kent keen to upset Worcestershire at the top
- Worcestershire lost by 130 runs to Northants in the recent game
- Kent were beaten by the highflying Middlesex by five wickets
- Kent have beaten Worcestershire in four of the recent five head-to-head matchups
Our prediction is for Worcestershire to win
| Tournament: | Royal London One-Day Cup, 2024 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | County Ground, New Road, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 19.6°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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WOR vs KENT Match Prediction & Analysis
Worcestershire are keen to reclaim the top spot in Group A of the 2024 One-Day Cup after having witnessed a sizeable loss in the recent match. The loss to Northants by 130 runs has put the pressure on Worcestershire, who have dropped the second spot in group A behind Derbyshire – albeit due to just a two-point deficit. Incidentally, they will be facing a Kent outfit who are also on the back of a defeat, as they suffered a five-wicket loss against Middlesex. The game should concern the home team, who have suffered a string of losses at the hands of Kent in recent years.
Four of the last five meetings between the two teams have gone in favour of Kent with the most recent match ending in a-seven wicket victory.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
WOR
L W W L L
WOR
260/10 in 48.4 5.34
RLODC
Worcestershire beat Durham by 93 runs
167/10 in 33.3 4.99
371/3 in 48.0 7.73
RLODC
Worcestershire beat Middlesex by 183 runs
188/10 in 25.4 7.32
KENT
L W W L W
KENT
170/6 in 40.3 4.2
RLODC
Kent beat Hampshire by 4 wickets
168/10 in 41.0 4.1
204/10 in 49.2 4.14
RLODC
Kent beat Lancashire by 5 runs
209/10 in 48.4 4.29
270/7 in 46.3 5.81
RLODC
Somerset beat Kent by 3 wickets
267/10 in 49.0 5.45
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 0 Matches
TEAMS PREVIEW
Worcestershire Preview
Worcestershire appeared to be holding onto the 100% record before they went into the game against Northants. However, the big loss has also seen the team drop to 2nd place in Group A while coming under pressure from Somerset, who are level on points after four matches. The only consolation for Worcestershire will be that Derbyshire and Somerset have games in hand.
Gareth Roderick will be the crucial player for the hosts. After having already had two centuries in the campaign, the 32-year-old has picked up 270 runs at an average of 90 and a strike rate of 107. Jake Libby to hit the ton in the 2024 One-Day Cup matches but he has 212 runs from his four innings at an average of 78.51.
Worcestershire have not seen a lot of steady performances from bowlers until Jack Home. The 18-year-old has been a sensational arrival in the last two games with nine wickets. His 6/51 against Derbyshire was his first five-wicket haul in this competition. Despite the wickets, Home has conceded a decent chunk of runs and it will be an area where he can improve.
Worcestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Gareth Roderick, Ed Pollock, Rob Jones, Jake Libby (c), Ethan Brookes, Rehaan Edavalath, Tom Taylor, Fateh Singh, Hishaam Khan, Tom Hinley, Harry Darley
Worcestershire Key Players From Previous Game Of Royal London One-Day Cup, 2024
Worcestershire Actual Playing XI:
Hishaam Khan, Jack Home, Ed Pollock, Gareth Roderick, Rob Jones, Jake Libby, Ethan Brookes, Rehaan Edavalath, Tom Ian Hinley, Tommy Sturgess, Fateh Singh
Kent Preview
Kent remain outside the top three places after failing to grab a victory against Middlesex. This was always going to be a tough fight for Kent, as Middlesex had the upper hand in of momentum. Kent are still struggling to put together a strong batting performance, but they are just two points away from the top three.
Much of the onus to get the runs has fallen on Harry Finch, who is the team’s top scorer in 2024 with 138 runs from his four innings. Finch has come up with 40+ runs in two of his last three games including a half-century against Hampshire. Yet, the lack of consistent contribution from the top order has been a big problem for Kent. Opener Marcus O'Riordan did show signs of coming to form with a half-century against Middlesex.
Beyers Swanepoel had a disappointing outing against Middlesex but he remains the t top wicket-taker – alongside Matt Parkinson – with eight wickets. Parkinson had a relatively decent outing with 17 runs and two wickets against Middlesex. Yet, a wayward line saw him get thrashed around the park for a decent chunk of the game.
Kent Predicted Playing XI:
Marcus O'Riordan, Beyers Swanepoel, Joey Evison, Jaydn Denly, Jack Leaning (c), Harry Finch, Charlie Stobo, Grant Stewart, Hamidullah Qadri, Matt Parkinson, Nathan Gilchrist
Kent Key Players From Previous Game Of Royal London One-Day Cup, 2024
Kent Actual Playing XI:
Marcus O'Riordan, Hamidullah Qadri, Jack Leaning, Beyers Swanepoel, Grant Stewart, Joey Evison, Jaydn Denly, Harry Finch, Charlie Stobo, Matthew Parkinson, Nathan Gilchrist
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The pitch is likely to produce some early swing. Yet, both first innings on this ground in 2024 have witnessed sizeable scores. The average first innings score stands at a sizeable 315 from the two matches in 2024. As for weather, cloudy conditions are expected for the game with precipitation probability at a low 10%. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 22°C.
WOR vs KENT Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
The New Road in Worcester played host to 4 matches in the 2023 One-Day Cup with average scores in the first innings at 218 runs. The average second innings score was 198. The numbers from the two matches this season stand at 315 and 177 respectively.
Toss: To Bowl
Last season, there was a significant advantage for teams batting second with three of the four teams ending up successful through this way. In the 2024 season, the verdict has been split up evenly with teams batting first and second getting one win each. The wicket is expected to get some swing early on.
WOR vs KENT
Winning Prediction
Worcestershire are likely to make use of the home and jump back to winning ways. Kent have been very inconsistent with their form. Even though the team lost to a very good Middlesex team, Kent have not been consistent in the batting line-up. Worcestershire might be able to get a narrow victory to retain the bid for the top spot.
Our prediction is for Worcestershire to win
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