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Surrey vs Kent Spitfires – Vitality Blast Men 2025, South Group (D/N)
Venue: The Oval, London
Start Time: 5:30 PM BST (5:00 PM local BST?) — Thursday, 12 June 2025

Form & Table Snapshot

• Surrey are enjoying strong momentum, with their recent Clifton Toul blast sees them winning 4 of their last 5 matches—highlighted by a dominant 42-run win over Kent at Canterbury

• Kent have had mixed fortunes; they’ve claimed one win early in their campaign yet slipped to defeat in their last meeting with Surrey

Head-to-Head

• Over their last 10 meetings, Surrey have dominated with 8 wins to Kent’s 2

• Recent matches: Surrey won by 42 runs (6 June 2025), Kent upset by 86 runs (July 2024), Surrey edged via D/L method (July 2024)

Pitch & Conditions

• The Oval typically offers a balanced batting surface with powerplay-friendly bounce and predictable pace.

• Evening conditions under lights could aid stroke-making, though dew may marginally assist spin in the second half.

Key Players & Matchups

Surrey

• Laurie Evans blew up Kent’s bowlers with an unbeaten 62* off 26 balls during their last clash

• Ollie Pope (53) and wicked trio Stewart, Moriarty, and Curran (Captain Santner/spin option) provide depth

• Spinners: Mitchell Santner, newly available, offers key middle-overs control

Kent

• Zak Crawley (46 in last match) and England veteran Joe Denly, with a role as top-order anchor and occasional leg-spin depth

• Daniel Bell‑Drummond carries side momentum—Kent’s T20 stalwart and record-holder

• Grant Stewart led the attack with 3/27 on return to Canterbury

Match Outlook & Prediction

• Surrey hold psychological and form advantage—strong batting lineup, captaincy under Curran, and game-changing overseas options.

• Kent will rely on experienced core and find success if Crawley and Denly set a strong foundation.

• Edge to Surrey: bolsterled by recent performance and home conditions.

Predicted Result: Surrey to win by 30–40 runs.

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