ESS vs KET: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for English T20 Blast 2023, South Group

Essex will square off with Kent in the South Group contest of the English T20 Blast 2023 on Thursday. Essex’s five matches winning streak came to a halt when they lost to Somerset by 7 wickets on Monday. Kent, on the other hand, are making gradual progress without losing their last 4 matches.

Match Details:

Essex vs Kent, South Group

Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford

Date & Time: June 22nd, at 11:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM Local Time

What is the pitch report for ESS vs KET, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group?

It’s a perfectly made surface for the batters where the bowlers can’t expect more assistance from it. Both sides have a strong batting line-up and runs will galore in this match.

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— Essex Cricket (@EssexCricket) June 21, 2023

Recent form:

Essex: Lost Won Won Won Won

Kent: Won Won Won Won Lost

ESS vs KET, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group Probable Winners:

Kent are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Starting XIs for ESS vs KET, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group?

Essex

Feroze Khushi, Dan Lawrence, Michael Pepper, Robin Das, Paul Walter, Matt Critchley, Daniel Sams, William Buttleman (wk), Simon Harmer (c), Shane Snater, Ben Allison

Kent

Tawanda Muyeye, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Joe Denly, Sam Billings (c & wk), Jordan Cox, Jack Leaning, George Linde, Grant Stewart, Wes Agar, Matt Quinn, Michael Hogan

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Looking forward to taking on Kent once again tomorrow!

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— Essex Cricket (@EssexCricket) June 21, 2023

Injury Updates:

Pacer Fred Klaassen will miss this match due to a thigh injury and Matt Quinn replaces him in the Kent squad.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for ESS vs KET, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group?

Top Pick – Batter

Daniel Bell-Drummond is the only player for Kent to surpass the 400 run-mark in this tournament. In 10 matches, he has collected 407 runs at a strike rate of 142.8 which includes 4 half-centuries.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

We are seeing a different version of Daniel Sams in this tournament. The Aussie all-rounder has picked up 18 wickets at an economy of 7.29 and scored 232 runs at a strike rate of 173.13.

Top Pick – Bowler

Michael Hogan has produced mind-blowing performances with the ball for Kent throughout this competition. In 10 matches, he has scalped 19 wickets at an economy of 8.56 with the best figures of 4 for 31.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Sam Billings is not at his usual best at the moment and still a decent pick for your fantasy teams. The Kent skipper has just scored 138 runs in 10 matches at an average of 15.33.

X-Factor:

Jordan Cox plays a key role in the middle order for Kent. He single-handedly won the game for his side with a match-winning 82* runs against Sussex which included 6 fours and 5 sixes.

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— Kent Spitfires (@KentCricket) June 22, 2023

What are the fantasy suggested teams for ESS vs KET, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group?

1. Sam Billings, Jordan Cox, Joe Denly, Daniel Bell-Drummond (vc), Dan Lawrence, Robin Das, Matt Critchley, Paul Walter, Daniel Sams (c), Michael Hogan, Grant Stewart

2. Michael Pepper, Jordan Cox (c), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Dan Lawrence, Robin Das, Tawanda Muyeye, Simon Harmer, George Linde, Matt Critchley, Daniel Sams, Michael Hogan (vc)

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— Kent Spitfires (@KentCricket) June 21, 2023

Pre-Match Analysis:

Essex were on the receiving end in their last outing and bow down to a strong batting display from Somerset. They failed to defend 186 runs and gave up the match easily with 21 balls still left. This was their only 3rd loss in the competition and still maintain the 3rd spot in the South Group standings with 14 points. One or the other player will come to the rescue, especially with the bat when the team is in danger which has made a huge difference in this T20 Blast. Daniel Sams is their marquee bowler who has picked up 18 wickets so far in 10 matches. They want to make up for their previous loss and are all set for this much-awaited contest.

Kent are right back in the competition winning 4 matches on the trot. They comfortably chased down 169 against Sussex on Tuesday to record their 5th win. Jordan Cox steal the show with a blistering 82* runs that came out of just 44 balls. Earlier Michael Hogan’s 4 fer helped them to reduce Sussex to just 169 runs. They are showing strong intent in all aspects of the game which is giving positive results. With 5 wins and as many losses they are placed 5th in the South Group standings with 10 points. Daniel Bell-Drummond and Jordan Cox are their main pillars with the bat.