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Cricket fans can expect Kent to battle Sussex at St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury, in the seventeenth match of the England Domestic T20 2026 on 25th May at 8:00 PM IST.
Get the best KET vs SUS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 17th match of the England Domestic T20 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for KET vs SUS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Sam Billings – Kent skipper Billings dominated the opening fixture brilliantly, smashing 84 explosive runs from only 37 deliveries at Lord’s. 
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| James Coles – Coles showcased outstanding all-round quality for Sussex, hammering a rapid half-century before adding two valuable wickets with disciplined spin bowling. |
Top Picks:
| Tymal Mills – Mills guided Sussex’s bowling attack expertly, using his experience and slower-ball variations effectively during crucial phases of the innings. |
| Tom Rogers – Australian pacer Rogers made an immediate impact for Kent, claiming four wickets through sharp movement and excellent control with the new ball. |
Budget Picks:
| Matt Milnes – Milnes delivered reliable middle-overs support for Kent, controlling the scoring rate efficiently during high-pressure moments against Middlesex. |
| Bradley Currie – Scotland seamer Currie added important balance to Sussex’s pace unit by maintaining disciplined lengths and applying pressure throughout the contest. |
KET vs SUS England Domestic T20 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | James Coles & Sam Billings |
| Vice-Captain | Tom Rogers & Tymal Mills |
KET vs SUS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Sam Billings, John Simpson
- Batsmen – Daniel Bell-Drummond, Jack Leaning, Zak Crawley
- All-rounders – James Coles ©
- Bowlers – Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills, Fred Klaassen, Tom Rogers (vc), Matt Milnes
KET vs SUS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Sam Billings ©, John Simpson
- Batsmen – Daniel Bell-Drummond, Zak Crawley, Danny Hughes
- All-rounders – James Coles
- Bowlers – Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills (vc), Tom Rogers, Matt Milnes, Bradley Currie
KET vs SUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 17 England Domestic T20 2026 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| T Price | NA | NA |
| B Foreman | NA | NA |
KET vs SUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 17 England Domestic T20 2026 Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | James Coles |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Sam Billings |
| Punt Picks | Bradley Currie and Matt Milnes |
| Dream11 Combination | 2-4-1-4 |
KET vs SUS Match Preview:
The South Group rivalry heats up on Bank Holiday Monday as Kent Spitfires prepare to take on Sussex Sharks in the seventeenth match of the Vitality Blast 2026 at The St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury on May 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM IST. Both sides enter this exciting contest with strong momentum after registering impressive victories in their opening fixtures on Friday night. Moreover, the early match projections slightly favor Sussex Sharks with a 53.5% winning probability, while Kent Spitfires hold a 46.5% chance of securing back-to-back victories at home.
Kent Spitfires opened their campaign in dominant style with a convincing 27-run win over Middlesex at Lord’s. After batting first, Kent piled up a massive 208/6, thanks largely to a sensational unbeaten innings from captain Sam Billings, who smashed 84 runs from only 37 deliveries. Later, their bowling attack controlled the chase effectively and restricted Middlesex to 181/8. Tom Rogers played a crucial role with the ball by delivering match-winning figures of 4/39. Consequently, Kent will now aim to continue their strong start and use their balanced bowling combination, especially their spin options, to slow down Sussex’s aggressive batting lineup.
Meanwhile, Sussex Sharks produced one of the most explosive batting displays of the opening round by chasing down a huge target against Essex in just 16 overs. Although their bowlers conceded 191/5 earlier in the match, the Sharks responded fearlessly during the chase to secure a six-wicket victory. Wicketkeeper John Simpson led the attack brilliantly with a destructive 63 off only 23 balls, including eight towering sixes. In addition, James Coles contributed an excellent half-century to maintain the momentum throughout the innings. Since Sussex erased their early tournament points deduction with that dominant win, they will look to continue their aggressive approach and place Kent’s seam attack under immediate pressure during the powerplay overs.
KET vs SUS Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Kent | 6 |
| Sussex | 10 |
KET vs SUS Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 15°C |
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace |
| Average 1st innings score | 165 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 55% |
KET vs SUS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Kent Playing 11:
1) Daniel Bell-Drummond
2) Tawanda Muyeye
3) Joe Denly
4) Sam Billings (c & wk)
5) Marcus O’Riordan
6) Joey Evison
7) Grant Stewart
8) Beyers Swanepoel
9) Xavier Bartlett
10) Tom Rogers
11) Matt Parkinson
Sussex Playing 11:
1) Tom Alsop
2) Daniel Hughes
3) Harrison Ward
4) James Coles
5) John Simpson (wk)
6) Fynn Hudson-Prentice
7) Danny Lamb
8) Jack Carson
9) Tymal Mills ©
10) Jofra Archer
11) Bradley Currie
KET vs SUS Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Kent is expected to win this match.
