Check out all the Expert Preview Stats and AI Predictive Form Guide for the Men’s Vitality Blast 2026 – Game 34 – Surrey vs Kent Spitfires, to be played on 31st May, 2026 at Kennington Oval, London.
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Match Details:
Date: Sunday, 31st May 2026.
Venue: Kennington Oval, London.
Start Time: 3:30 PM GMT | 9:00 PM IST | 4:30 PM Local.
Current Form:
Surrey:
Surrey have continued their excellent start to the Vitality Blast campaign, winning two of their opening three matches and establishing themselves as one of the strongest contenders in the South Group. Their batting line-up has consistently produced runs, while the bowling attack has delivered crucial breakthroughs at important moments.
The presence of international stars such as Sam Curran, Tom Curran and Reece Topley provides Surrey with tremendous experience, while the depth of their batting order allows them to attack throughout the innings. Having already secured two victories, Surrey will be confident heading into this clash at home.
Kent Spitfires:
Kent have also won two of their opening three matches and have enjoyed a strong start to the competition. Their batting unit has shown the ability to chase and set competitive totals, while the bowling attack has complemented the batters with disciplined performances.
The experienced trio of Zak Crawley, Sam Billings and Tom Rogers continue to be key figures for Kent, with the side showing excellent balance across departments. Another win here would significantly strengthen their position near the top of the group standings.
Batting Stats T20
Players to Watch: (Stats from the 2026 Blast)
Surrey:
Sam Curran remains one of the most influential all-rounders in T20 cricket. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a match-winner in all conditions. With 141 runs so far at an average of 70.5, his experience in pressure situations continues to be invaluable for Surrey.
Reece Topley provides Surrey with a genuine wicket-taking threat both with the new ball and at the death. With 6 wickets at a Strike rate of 12 so far, His left-arm angle, bounce and variations make him particularly effective against aggressive batting line-ups.
Tom Curran continues to be a crucial part of Surrey’s bowling attack thanks to his ability to execute yorkers and slower deliveries under pressure. With 5 wickets at an economy of 7.63, his versatility allows him to contribute throughout all phases of the innings.
Kent Spitfires:
Zak Crawley remains one of the most destructive opening batters in county cricket. With 118 runs in 3 innings at a strike rate of 164, His ability to dominate the powerplay and score quickly against pace makes him a major threat at the top of the order.
Sam Billings brings leadership, experience and finishing ability to the Kent line-up. With 120 runs in 3 innings at a blistering strike rate of 196, His aggressive stroke play through the middle and death overs often provides the platform for Kent’s biggest totals.
Tom Rogers has become a key member of Kent’s bowling attack thanks to his ability to strike with the new ball and maintain control during the latter stages of the innings. He’s picked up 5 wickets at a SR of 10.8, and his consistency makes him an important player in tight contests.
Wicket Takers T20
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):
Surrey – 4 wins
Kent Spitfires – 1 win
It has been a dominant time for the Surrey side, who have managed to win the last four out of their five games, with the Spitfires last managing to win in 2024.
Venue Stats – Kennington Oval, London (2023-2026):
Average 1st Innings Score:
2023 – 187.1
2024 – 140.9
2025 – 175.9
2026 – 213.0
Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:
Wickets Percentage based on Innings:
Wickets Per Innings:
Wickets per Phase:
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 1.77 wickets
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.81 wickets
Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 2.38 wickets
It has been a feast for the batters at the Kennington Oval, with the average first innings score here having risen over the past three years, currently sitting at 213 in 2026. There is an advantage for the chasing side here, with 57.14% games won by sides that bat second.
The spin bowlers have made the most of the conditions on offer here, averaging 24.97 per dismissal and have struck once every 16.7 balls, but the fast bowlers have not fallen too far behind, averaging 26.51 and require 17.2 balls per wicket.
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Squads:
Surrey:
Sam Curran (WK), Ben Foakes (WK), Jamie Smith (WK), Dom Sibley, Jason Roy, Laurie Evans, Rory Burns, Daniel Lawrence, Reece Topley, Daniel Worrall, Gus Atkinson, James Taylor, Matthew Fisher, Nathan Barnwell, Yousef Majid, Nikhil Gorantla, Jordan Clark, Ollie Sykes, Ryan Patel, Tom Curran, Tom Lawes, Tommy Ealham, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton and Sean Abbott.
Kent Spitfires:
Sam Billings © (WK), Chris Benjamin (WK), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Ben Compton, Ben Dawkins, Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Joey Evison, Sam Northeast, Michael Cohen, Keith Dudgeon, Corey Flintoff, Fred Klaassen, Matt Milnes, Matthew Parkinson, Matt Quinn, Oli Curtiss, Jaydn Denly, Harry Finch, Dian Forrester, Tawanda Muyeye, Tom Rogers, Ekansh Singh, Jas Singh and Grant Stewart.
Match Prediction – Surrey v Kent
Cricket Match Predictions – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? — Kent
Who will win the match? — Surrey
Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Will Jacks (Surrey), Zak Crawley (Kent)
Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Reece Topley (Surrey), Tom Rogers (Kent)
Most Sixes — Sam Curran (Surrey), Zak Crawley (Kent)
Player of the Match — Sam Curran (Surrey)
Team Scores Batting First — Surrey 185+, Kent 175+
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