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As Kent County Cricket Club prepares to face Sussex County Cricket Club in the Vitality Blast on May 25, 2026, fans can expect a thrilling encounter at Kent’s home ground. Both teams come into the match with contrasting recent form, which could play a significant role in the outcome.
Kent has been in impressive form, securing victories in 4 out of their last 5 matches. Their recent performances suggest a side that has found a rhythm, particularly in their batting and bowling units, enabling them to chase or defend totals effectively. This momentum will be a critical advantage as they look to capitalize on home conditions.
In contrast, Sussex has struggled slightly, winning just 2 of their last 5 fixtures. While they possess a talented roster, inconsistency has hindered their progression in this tournament. Their success will depend on delivering a balanced performance across the batting order and tightening their bowling attack to contain Kent’s scoring opportunities.
Betting odds reflect a close contest, with Kent at 2.0 for a home win against Sussex’s 1.76 as away favorites. Our model indicates a near-even split in probabilities, with a 49.4% chance of a home win compared to a 50.6% probability for an away victory. This match promises to be tightly contested, leaving no guarantees for either side’s success.
This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-05-22T22:52:03+00:00.
| Kent 46.7% |
Sussex 53.3% |
Outrights of Vitality Blast Sussex: 5.46% Kent: 3.74%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.95 | 1.72 | ||
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2.05 | 1.79 |
Latest Results
| 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 24.04.26 Worcestershire County Cricket Club – Kent County Cricket Club – 447:196 |
22.05.26 Essex Eagles – Sussex County Cricket Club – 191:192 15.05.26 Somerset County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 526:253 08.05.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 561:560 01.05.26 Surrey County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 622:358 24.04.26 Yorkshire County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – Match drawn |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.08.25 Sussex County Cricket Club – Kent County Cricket Club – 288:287 09.07.25 Sussex County Cricket Club – Kent County Cricket Club – 148:151 04.07.25 Kent County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 161:195 12.07.24 Kent County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 115:203 20.06.24 Sussex County Cricket Club – Kent County Cricket Club – 201:170 |
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: 6 (11.83%)
2. Somerset: 6.5 (10.92%)
3. Lancashire: 7.5 (9.47%)
4. Warwickshire: 9 (7.89%)
5. Hampshire: 9 (7.89%)
6. Nottinghamshire: 10 (7.1%)
7. Yorkshire: 11 (6.45%)
8. Northamptonshire: 12 (5.92%)
9. Sussex: 13 (5.46%)
10. Durham: 13 (5.46%)
11. Kent: 19 (3.74%)
12. Glamorgan: 21 (3.38%)
13. Essex: 23 (3.09%)
14. Leicestershire: 23 (3.09%)
15. Worcestershire: 26 (2.73%)
16. Gloucestershire: 34 (2.09%)
17. Derbyshire: 34 (2.09%)
18. Middlesex: 50.2 (1.41%)
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