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KET vs LAN Dream11 Team Prediction and Probable XI: Preview

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Kent vs Lancashire the 1^st Quarterfinal of Vitality T20 Blast 2018. We are covering KET vs LAN Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the T20 match. The match is to be played at St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury.

After completion of the group stage matches, it is now time to play the knockouts in the T20 Blast 2018. We kick off proceedings with Kent taking on Lancashire. Kent finished at the second spot from the South groups whereas Lancashire occupied the third place in the North group.

Kent defeated Essex in their last group game and completed a hat-trick of wins in the competition. They conceded 201 runs despite Denly and Haggett picking two wickets each. Bell-Drummond 80(51) led the chase while Denly (45) and Billings (33) provided the support in the five-wicket win.

Lancashire, on the other hand, crashed to a seven-wicket defeat against Warwickshire in their last group game. They were all-out for only 102 runs in their first innings. Matt Parkinson bowled extremely well in his spell of 16/2 but could not avoid the defeat.

When and Where:

KET vs LAN, 1^st Quarter-final, T20 Blast 2018
St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury (Home team: Kent)
Thu 23rd August, 11:30 PM IST

Squads:

Kent:
Sam Billings (c/wk), Joe Denly, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Heino Kuhn, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Blake, Sean Dickson, Calum Haggett, Adam Milne, Imran Qayyum, Mitch Claydon, Ivan Thomas, Harry Podmore, Grant Stewart, Zak Crawley

Lancashire:
Jos Buttler, Karl Brown, Steven Croft, James Faulkner, Jordan Clark, Dane Vilas (wk), Alex Davies, Keaton Jennings, Arron Lilley, Mark Watt, Matthew Parkinson, Toby Lester, Zahir Khan, Danny Lamb

Team News:

KET:

• Kent has included Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis in their 15-man squad. Stoinis did not play last four matches due to injury. His participation relies on his fitness.
• Kent’s batting performance heavily relies on the trio of Daniel Bell-Drummond, Sam Billings and Joe Denly.
• Their bowling attack will be spearheaded by New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne. Joe Denly with his leg-breaks is a very useful option.

LAN:

• Lancashire receives a great boost as Jos Butler and Keaton Jennings will be available to play for them. Both have been named in the 14-man squad.
• Alex Davies has been the mainstay of Lancashire batting so far in the season.
• Lancashire’s bowling revolves around youngsters Zahir Khan and Matt Parkinson. James Faulkner’s death bowling will be crucial as well.

Probable Playing XI:

Kent:
Joe Denly, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Heino Kuhn, Sam Billings (c & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Alex Blake, Sean Dickson, Calum Haggett, Adam Milne, Mitchell Claydon, Imran Qayyum

Lancashire:
Alex Davies, Jos Buttler, Arron Lilley, Dane Vilas (c & wk), Jordan Clark/K Jennings, Steven Croft, James Faulkner, Danny Lamb, Toby Lester, Matthew Parkinson, Zahir Khan

KET vs LAN Dream11 Team Prediction:

J Buttler (wk) (Vc)
A Davies
A Lilley
D Bell Drummond
A Blake
J Denly (C)
J Faulkner
A Milne
C Haggett
Zahir Khan
D Lamb/S Dickson (Batsman)

Captain and Vc Choices: Buttler, Billings, J Denly, A Davies, H Kuhn.

Key Players:

KET:
Joe Denly
Daniel Bell-Drummond
Heino Kuhn
Sam Billings
Adam Milne
Mitchell Claydon
C Haggett

LAN:
Alex Davies
Jos Buttler
Arron Lilley
Dane Vilas
James Faulkner
Matthew Parkinson
Zahir Khan

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