LAN vs KET T20 Blast: Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction

Match Details: LAN vs KET

Match Preview

Kent enters this quarter-final after finishing fourth in the South Group with seven wins and six losses from 14 matches. The squad is well-rounded and they come on the back of a confident seven-wicket victory against Essex in their previous match. Leading batsman Sam Billings will be looking for significant batting performances in addition to contributions from Joe Denly and Zak Crawley.

Lancashire topped the North Group with nine wins and five losses but will be without some key players currently on international duty for England. Despite a recent four-wicket loss to Nottinghamshire, Lancashire possess strength in depth with players like Keaton Jennings leading from the front, supported by contributors such as Phil Salt and Luke Wood.

Head-to-Head Record: LAN vs KET

Lancashire holds an advantage in recent contests, having won the only two matches against Kent.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Old Trafford's pitch is often favourable to hitters, especially in the early going when the surface provides strong bounce and batting confidence, enabling batsmen to use both controlled and aggressive strokes. The average first-innings score is around 155, but teams batting first will be eyeing totals between 180 and 190.

The pitch tends to slow down as the game goes on, which helps spinners in the second inning. Weather forecasts predict an overcast day with temperatures below 20°C, and light rain showers are possible, which could influence the game’s conditions.