Vitality Blast quarter-final 2025: Lancashire Lightning will face Kent Spitfires in the 3rd quarter-final of the Vitality Blast 2025 at Emirates Old Trafford on September 6, 2025, starting 2:30 PM.
LAN vs KET Match Previews
Lancashire teams have reached the quarter-finals by winning 9 matches in the North Group. However, they lost by 4 wickets in the last T20 match against Nottinghamshire. Matthew Hurst, Keaton Jennings, Phil Salt, Tom Hartley and Luke Wood performed well but could not lead Lancashire to victory. Lancashire's bowling attack will be led by Luke Wood, Tom Hartley, Chris Green, Luke Wells, Tom Aspinwall, Mitchell Stanley and Ashton Turner.
Kent have made it to the quarter-finals by winning 7 league matches in the South Group. They won the last match against Essex by 7 wickets. Harry Finch, Tawanda Muye, Nathan Gilchrist and Sam Billings played an important role in the team's victory. The bowling attack will be led by Grant Stewart, Fred Klaasen, Joe Denly, Nathan Gilchrist, Matt Parkinson and Joey Avison.
LAN vs KET Pitch Report
- The pitch is balanced and has the right bounce which is beneficial for both batsmen and bowlers.
- At the start of the match, the fast bowlers get some help due to the pace and swing conditions, making the new ball useful for the bowlers.
- As the game progresses, the pitch gradually slows down, favoring spinners in the later stages of the innings.
- Teams batting first have historically had a slight advantage at Old Trafford, with the average first innings score being around 155 and teams tend to post competitive scores of around 180-190 in T20 matches.
- The pitch favors aggressive batsmen who can take advantage of the right bounce early on, while bowlers with good control and variations, especially fast bowlers, will benefit.
LAN vs KET Match Playing 11
Lancashire (LAN) Playing 11: Phil Salt (WK), Keaton Jennings (Captain), Marcus Harris, Luke Wells, Ashton Turner, Matty Hurst, Chris Green, Tom Hartley, Luke Wood, Tom Aspinwall, Mitchell Stanley
Kent (KET) Playing 11: Tawanda Muyeye, Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Joe Denly, Sam Billings (Captain & WK), Jack Leaning, Joey Evison, Grant Stewart, Fred Klaassen, Nathan Gilchrist, Matt Parkinson
Who will win today's Vitality Blast 2025 match between LAN vs KET?
Aaj ka LAN vs KET match kon jeetega: Lancashire are favourites to win the Vitality Blast 2025 quarter-final match against Kent today. According to experts, Lancashire have a strong chance of winning around 65%, while Kent have a 35% chance. Lancashire have a strong home record at Emirates Old Trafford and a strong batting lineup led by Keaton Jennings and Phil Salt as well as an effective seam attack. Kent have performed well recently with three wins in their last five matches, but will have to overcome inconsistent bowling to challenge Lancashire at their home ground.
Key factors strengthening Lancashire's lead include their better record against Kent in the tournament (2-0), Luke Wood's strong bowling and a balanced team adorned with experienced players. Kent's best player is Tawanda Muye, but overall, Lancashire's consistency and home advantage give them the edge going into the match today, which starts at 7:00 PM IST.
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