Kent vs Middlesex Prediction: Kent have back to back wins

Kent and Middlesex are going head to head in the Match 35 of England Domestic One-Day Cup at Kent County Cricket Club, Beckenham on 4th August, 2024. Kent have back to back wins. Who will win this game of cricket?

Kent form

Kent secured a comfortable victory over Hampshire, solidifying their position in the lower half of the table. This win marks their second consecutive success, putting them just behind Somerset in terms of Net Run Rate. With a potential chance to move up to the top three, Kent has bounced back from their initial season struggles against Somerset. Harry Finch, who narrowly missed out on a half-century against Lancashire, scored his first of the campaign in this match. The middle order continues to be vital for Kent, as the top order has not made significant contributions apart from Joey Evison's 55 in the previous game against Somerset. Evison is the second-highest scorer for Kent with 78 runs from three innings. Beyers Swanepoel delivered an outstanding all-around performance against Hampshire, taking 3/28 with the ball and contributing 30 runs with the bat. With eight wickets in three innings, Swanepoel is now the leading wicket-taker for Kent.

Kent Predicted Lineup

Marcus O'Riordan, Beyers Swanepoel, Joey Evison, Jack Leaning (c), Harry Finch, Jaydn Denly, Ekansh Singh, Charlie Stobo, Grant Stewart, Matt Parkinson, Nathan Gilchrist

Middlesex form

Middlesex secured their first win of the season, with the team's batting order showing signs of improvement. The victory against Northamptonshire has provided a much-needed confidence boost to Middlesex, highlighted by strong performances from Joe Cracknell, Martin Andersson, and Mark Stoneman. Stoneman leads the team in runs with 178 at an average of 59.3, although his strike rate is not particularly high at 134. Cracknell follows with 109 runs, including one half-century this season. Following a disappointing game against Worcestershire, Middlesex's batsmen have shown better form in recent matches.

Despite struggling with bowling in their first two matches, Middlesex managed to show some positive signs against Northamptonshire. Hollman took 3/49 in his 10 overs, elevating him to the top spot in the Middlesex bowling lineup with four wickets from three innings.

Middlesex Predicted Lineup

Joe Cracknell, Joshua De Caires, Nathan Fernandes, Sam Robson, Mark Stoneman (c), Martin Andersson, Jack Davies, Luke Hollman, Henry Brookes, Ishaan Kaushal, Noah Cornwell

Kent vs Middlesex Expert Tips & Prediction

Hollman's rise is a significant advantage for Middlesex, while Kent has been facing difficulties with their batting performance this season. Although the pitch is anticipated to favor spinners, it should not discourage Kent from maintaining their strong track record against Middlesex. The upcoming match is expected to be highly competitive, but we believe Kent has the potential to emerge victorious. Therefore, our forecast is for Kent to secure the win.