Middlesex will face Kent in the 20th match of T20 Blast 2025 on 5 June 2025, at Lord’s, London. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the MID vs KET match.
Match Preview
Kent’s sharp start to the 2025 T20 Blast has set the early tone in the North Group, while Middlesex are already playing catch-up. Two losses in two have left Middlesex languishing in 7th, with clear questions around execution under pressure.
Kent, on the other hand, began with a commanding win and look well-drilled across departments. Though early in the tournament, the gap in confidence between the sides is telling. Middlesex need more from their middle order and powerplay bowlers if they are to avoid a third straight defeat and stay in the mix.
MID vs KET Match Details
| Match: | Middlesex vs Kent, Match 20 |
| Tournament: | T20 Blast 2025 |
| Date: | 5 June 2025 |
| Time: | 10:45 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | Lord’s, London |
| Live Streaming: | FanCode |
Probable Playing XI for MID vs KET Match of ILT20 2025
Middlesex
Stephen Eskinazi (Captain), Kane Williamson, Ben Geddes, Leus du Plooy, Jack Davies (Wicket-keeper), Ryan Higgins, Luke Hollman, Joshua De Caires, Zafar Gohar, Tom Helm, Noah Cornwell.
Kent
Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Joe Denly, Tawanda Muyeye, Sam Billings (Captain & Wicket-keeper), Chris Benjamin, Grant Stewart, Tom Rogers, Matt Parkinson, Fred Klaassen, Nathan Gilchrist.
Pitch Report
With a temperature around 13°C and chances of precipitation in the air. The pitch at the venue is expected to be batting-friendly, offering good value for shots and consistent bounce, making it ideal for pace bowlers to exploit early on.
With an average first innings score of 176, teams batting first have generally had the upper hand, as chasing sides have struggled significantly winning only 26% of the matches. Captains winning the toss are likely to opt for batting first to take full advantage of the conditions and scoreboard pressure.
MID vs KET Head-to-Head Records
Note: Stats based on the performance in last five years.
MID vs KET Player Stats In Current Tournament
Batting Stats
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Ryan Higgins | 65 Runs |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | 60 Runs |
| Ben Geddes | 58 Runs |
| Stephen Eskinazi | 48 Runs |
| Joe Denly | 48 Runs |
Bowling Stats
| Player | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Tom Helm | 3 Wickets |
| Zafar Gohar | 2 Wickets |
| Noah Cornwell | 2 Wickets |
| Tom Stewart Rogers | 2 Wickets |
| Nathan Gilchrist | 2 Wickets |
MID vs KET Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream11 Team Today
- Wicket-Keeper: Sam Billings, Stephen Eskinazi
- Batters: Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Kane Williamson
- All-Rounders: Luke Hollman, Grant Stewart, Ryan Higgins
- Bowlers: Tom Stewart-Rogers, Toby Helm, Fred Klaassen
- Captain: Zak Crawley
- Vice-Captain: Kane Williamson
MID vs KET Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Middlesex is expected to win this match.
