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On May 29, 2026, Kent County Cricket Club will host Essex Eagles in what promises to be an intriguing encounter in the Vitality Blast. Kent enters this match in impeccable form, having secured victories in their last five outings, showcasing a formidable blend of batting depth and disciplined bowling. Their recent performance suggests strong momentum and confidence, which could give them an edge on home soil.
In contrast, Essex Eagles have struggled recently, managing to win only one of their last five matches. This inconsistency in form may reflect a lack of cohesion in their batting lineup and challenges in their bowling attack. With odds favoring Kent at 1.64 compared to Essex’s 2.22, the bookmakers are leaning towards the home side’s current form.
Tactically, Kent’s ability to capitalize on their home conditions and build pressure will be crucial in stifling Essex’s resurgence. The Eagles will need to address their recent shortcomings to mount a serious challenge. With Kent’s win probability standing at 58.2% against Essex’s 41.8%, while the match leans towards a home victory, cricket remains an unpredictable sport, and anything can happen on the day.
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| Kent 57.5% |
Essex 42.5% |
Outrights of Vitality Blast Kent: 6.53% Essex: 2.3%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.64 | 2.22 |
Latest Results
| 25.05.26 Kent County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 199:197 22.05.26 Middlesex County Cricket Club – Kent County Cricket Club – 181:208 15.05.26 Kent County Cricket Club – Durham Jets – 523:446 08.05.26 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Kent County Cricket Club – 587:588 01.05.26 Kent County Cricket Club – Derbyshire Falcons – 352:304 |
26.05.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 200:170 22.05.26 Essex Eagles – Sussex County Cricket Club – 191:192 15.05.26 Essex Eagles – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 293:333 08.05.26 Essex Eagles – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 451:449 24.04.26 Surrey County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – Match drawn. |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.07.25 Kent County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 173:172 20.06.25 Essex Eagles – Kent County Cricket Club – 172:219 11.07.24 Essex Eagles – Kent County Cricket Club – 187:165 21.06.24 Kent County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 156:157 24.05.24 Kent County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 394:591 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Lancashire (1) | Kent (4) | 156 : 153 |
| 2 | Somerset (2) | Warwickshire / Birmingham Bears (3) | 191 : 190 |
| 3 | Durham (2) | Hampshire (3) | 195 : 221 |
| 4 | Surrey (1) | Northamptonshire (4) | 147 : 154 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Lancashire (1) | Somerset (2) | 159 : 182 |
| 2 | Hampshire (3) | Northamptonshire (4) | 155 : 158 |
Final
| 1 | Somerset (2) | Hampshire (3) | 195 : 194 |
Vitality Blast Outrights
1. Surrey: 4.5 (17.41%)
2. Somerset: 5.5 (14.24%)
3. Yorkshire: 8.5 (9.22%)
4. Lancashire: 11 (7.12%)
5. Durham: 11 (7.12%)
6. Kent: 12 (6.53%)
7. Northamptonshire: 13 (6.03%)
8. Hampshire: 15 (5.22%)
9. Sussex: 17 (4.61%)
10. Nottinghamshire: 19 (4.12%)
11. Warwickshire: 23 (3.41%)
12. Gloucestershire: 23 (3.41%)
13. Worcestershire: 29 (2.7%)
14. Essex: 34 (2.3%)
15. Leicestershire: 34 (2.3%)
16. Glamorgan: 34 (2.3%)
17. Derbyshire: 80.2 (0.98%)
18. Middlesex: 80.2 (0.98%)
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