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Vitality T20 Blast 2023, Kent vs Gloucestershire: Probable XIs, Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast and Live Streaming Details

The south-group games of the Vitality T20 Blast 2023 will commence on Wednesday (May 24) with Kent squaring off against Gloucestershire. This match will take place at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury.

Kent had a horrible season last year as they finished at the bottom of the south-group points table with six points, winning just three of their 14 games.

Australia’s white-ball specialist Kane Richardson is all set for his Vitality Blast debut alongside George Linde as the team will be expecting both of their overseas players to step up for the team in their opening fixture.

Gloucestershire, on the other hand, had an average outing in the previous year's edition of the tournament. They managed to secure 14 points, winning six of their 14 games.

The team will be hoping for a re-group this year after the departure of their star players, including Benny Howell, Ian Cockbain and Ryan Higgins.


Kent vs Gloucestershire Match Details

Match: Kent vs Gloucestershire, Vitality T20 Blast 2023

Date and Time: May 24th 2023, Wednesday, 11:00 PM IST

Venue: St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury


Kent vs Gloucestershire Pitch Report

The pitch at St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury provides an even contest between bat and ball. There will be some swing on offer for the seamers early on, while the pitch is expected to remain good for batting throughout the game. The average first innings score at the venue is 170-185.


Kent vs Gloucestershire Weather Forecast

Clear skies are expected to greet both teams in Canterbury on Wednesday with the temperatures expected to range between 7 to 19 degree celsius.


Kent vs Gloucestershire Probable XIs

Kent Team News

Zak Crawley won’t be available for selection on Wednesday as he has joined the English squad ahead of the test against Ireland. Fred Klassen will miss the start of the tournament due to personal reasons.

Kent Probable XI

Sam Billings (c), Arafat Bhuiyan, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Alex Blake, Jordan Cox, Joe Denly, Joey Evison, Michael Hogan, Jack Leaning, George Linde, Tawanda Muyeye, Kane Richardson, Grant Stewart

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Gloucestershire Team News

David Payne has recovered from an ankle surgery and he is all set to feature in the opening fixture on Wednesday.

Gloucestershire Probable XI

Jack Taylor (c), James Bracey, Ben Charlesworth, Chris Dent, Zafar Gohar, Miles Hammond, David Payne, Grant Roelofsen, Tom Smith, Matt Taylor, Paul van Meekeren

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Kent vs Gloucestershire Match Prediction

Both teams will be hoping for a positive start after missing out on a place in the knockouts of the tournament last year.

However, Kent looks a more balanced side in both the departments and they will start the game as slight favourites to edge out Gloucestershire in the opening fixture.

Prediction: Kent to win this clash of Vitality T20 Blast 2023.


Kent vs Gloucestershire Live Streaming details and channel list

TV: Sony Sports Network

Live Streaming: Sony LIV

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