Vitality blast 2022, Match Preview: Kent Spitfires vs Surrey (Canterbury)

Sam Billings-led Kent Spitfires have had a very contrasting start to the tournament compared to the expectations. They have lost all their four games and are yet to open an account in the team standing. The team with low confidence is yet to fire with bat, and the bowlers have yet to find their mark. In the South Group points table, they are placed in the eighth spot with a high negative run rate of -0.903.

On the other hand, Surrey is coming off winning three consecutive matches. They defeated Hampshire on 2nd June to gain 6 points and sit on top of the points table. They have the strongest positive run rate, of 1.993, among both the divisions. They have one of the strongest squads with probable winners in Will Jacks and Sam Curran for today's match. Will Jacks has been stunning with the bat, whereas Sam Curran's bowling has been clinical with the ball and added a few runs with the bat. 

Pitch Report

The surface at St Lawrence ground is batting friendly. We can expect a big match as the ground carries an average first inning score of 175. Captain winning the toss here is likely to bat first and put a massive total on board. 

Surrey has established a stronghold in the contest and Kent's ongoing form; they will need to put their best foot forward to defeat the leading team. Though Surrey remains the favorite to win the match, Kent Spitfires will be looking forward to getting their first breakthrough.