Preview:
Kent will face Sussex in the second Semi-Final of the T20 Blast 2021 on Saturday. This is the second time that both the sides are facing each other in this tournament. Sussex emerged victorious by 4 wickets in their previous battle. With 9 wins, 4 losses and a no-result Kent finished as the South Group winners with 19 points. Kent successfully beat Birmingham Bears in the 4th Quarter-Final by 21 runs and earned their semi-final spot.
Sussex, on the other hand, has named a strong squad with notable inclusions such as Chris Jordan and George Garton. They won a thriller against Yorkshire in the 1st Quarter-Final and made their way into the semi-finals.
Match Details:
Kent vs Sussex, Semi-Final 2
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Date & Time: September 18th at 7:00 PM IST and 2:30 PM local time
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
It’s an evenly poised surface with a fair share of advantages for both batters and bowlers. Since it’s the second game of the day it’s better to bat first and put runs on the board. The par score on this wicket is 160-170 and anything below that is hard to defend.
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Probable Playing XIs KET vs SUS:
Kent
Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell- Drummond, Joe Denly, Sam Billings (c & wk), Jack Leaning, Jordan Cox, Darren Stevens, Grant Stewart, Qais Ahmed, Matt Milnes, Fred Klaassen
Sussex
Philip Salt (wk), Luke Wright (c), Ravi Bopara, Delray Rawlins, David Wiese, Chris Jordan, George Garton, Harrison Ward / Mitch Claydon, Will Beer, Tymal Mills, Archie Lenham
Top Picks for KET vs SUS Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Kent
Daniel Bell-Drummond has hit the most runs for Kent in this year’s T20 Blast, with 392 runs in 12 matches at an average of 35.63, which comprises of 5 half-centuries.
Kent skipper Sam Billings played a captain’s knock in the quarter-final game against Bears where he smashed 56 runs from 37 deliveries, which includes 8 fours and a six.
Top Picks – Sussex
Luke Wright is in a top-notch form in this year’s T20 Blast. He has mustered 360 runs in just 9 innings so far in this tournament at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 153.19.
Philip Salt is a dangerous batter upfront against the new ball. The Sussex player has scored 293 runs in 10 innings in this competition at an average of 36.62, with the highest score of 77*.
KET vs SUS Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Daniel Bell- Drummond | 392 runs | 586 |
| Sam Billings | 100 runs | 164 |
| Zak Crawley | 330 runs | 520 |
| Luke Wright | 360 runs | 566 |
| Philip Salt | 293 runs | 512 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KET vs SUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Sam Billings, Philip Salt, Luke Wright (vc), Daniel Bell- Drummond (c), Jack Leaning, Zak Crawley, David Wiese, George Garton, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills, Fred Klaassen
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KET vs SUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Sam Billings (c), Philip Salt (vc), Jordan Cox, Luke Wright, Ravi Bopara, Daniel Bell- Drummond, Joe Denly, George Garton, Chris Jordan, Matt Milnes, Archie Lenham
KET vs SUS Risky Captaincy Choices:
Zak Crawley is the second-highest run-scorer for Kent in this tournament. He has scored 330 runs in 10 matches at an average of 33. It’s worth a risk to pick him as your fantasy team skipper.
Ravi Bopara has impressed with his all-round performances throughout the tournament. He averages 33.85 with the bat and has even picked up 7 wickets with the ball. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.
Player you should avoid:
Considering plenty of competition among the players, it’s hard to include Darren Stevens in the final eleven.
Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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