Match times, streaming information, tickets and travel, team news, weather forecast, form, prediction and everything else you need to know ahead of the latest round of the Vitality Blast...
Fixture: Glamorgan v Kent Spitfires
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Dates: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Start time: 5.00pm
What's the lowdown?
Glamorgan have had a mixed start to their Blast campaign, losing two and winning one of their three matches. They were unlucky against Gloucestershire in their season opener, falling five runs shy of victory despite a magnificent 93 (56 balls) from Marnus Labuschagne.
They avenged the disappointment three days later against Essex, defeating the 2019 champions by seven wickets with six balls remaining, but couldn't maintain their winning momentum at The Oval, suffering a five-wicket defeat against a star-studded Surrey line-up.
The Spitfires fell to their first defeat of the season last night at the hands of Somerset. The West Country team blasted 204 for 7 off their 20 overs before they rolled the league leaders for 157 in 18 overs.
Kent have slipped to third in the table based on their net run rate, but will not be disheartened by a single defeat. They have been imperious in the Blast so far and will be expecting to bounce back quickly against Glamorgan this evening.
Who's in form?
Marnus Labuschagne struggled to get his eye in with the red ball but is having no such trouble with the white. The Australian is the competition's leading run-scorer, with 226 runs, and has scored a half-century in each of his three matches - his lowest knock of the competition is 59. He's also scoring his runs at a strike rate of 146.75 and has taken four wickets with the ball. He might yet play himself into Australia's World Cup squad.
Elsewhere in the squad, Nick Selman posted a rapid 45-ball 65 to set up his side's victory over Essex, including a 90-run partnership with Labuschagne, while Dan Douthwaite and Andrew Salter have both taken four wickets.
For Kent, Jack Leaning is experiencing his best start to a Blast campaign, bettering his T20 high score in consecutive games, culminating in a match winning 81 not out against Gloucestershire on Sunday night. Despite stumbling with the bat yesterday, he is still in the top 10 run-scorers in the Blast and is averaging 52.33.
With the ball Fred Klaassen is the joint leading wicket taker in the competition, with 8 scalps to his name. His economy of 7.87 is strong for a player that has the added responsibility of bowling death overs.
What's the team news?
Glamorgan head coach Matt Maynard has named a 14-man squad for his side's next two matches against Kent and Somerset. It is unchanged from their opening three matches.
Glamorgan squad: Chris Cooke, Kiran Carlson, Dan Douthwaite, Colin Ingram, Marnus Labuschagne, David Lloyd, Michael Neser, Andrew Salter, Nick Selman, Prem Sisodiya, Ruaidhri Smith, Callum Taylor, Timm van der Gugten, James Weighell
For Kent, Tim Groenewald and Heino Kuhn both miss out through injury, while Daniel Bell-Drummond is set to continue as captain.
Kent squad: Daniel Bell-Drummond, Sam Billings, Alex Blake, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Nathan Gilchrist, Fred Klaassen, Jack Leaning, James Logan, Matt Milnes, Qais Ahmad, Ollie Robinson, Grant Stewart, Darren Stevens
Last five T20 matches (most recent first)
Glamorgan: LWLWW
Kent: LWWWL
Head-to-head T20 record
Total matches: 8
Glamorgan wins: 3
Kent Spitfires wins: 4
Tied: 1
No result: 0
Abandoned: 3
Latest Glamorgan news: Click here
What's the weather forecast?
It will be 22 degrees Celsius in Cardiff, with no chance of rain and few clouds in the sky.
Keep up to date with the MetOffice's rolling forecast for Cardiff: Click here
How do I follow the match?
TV/stream: The ECB are offering a streaming service which can be found here.
Radio: BBC Local Radio and the BBC Sport website will carry ball-by-ball radio commentary of the game.
Digital: The Cricketer will carry live scorecards and daily updates from every Vitality T20 Blast match in 2021, as well as the latest breaking news from around the counties and exclusive features. Visit our County Hub for more.
Going to the game?
Tickets
This match is sold out. For more information on the Covid-19 restrictions in operation at Sophia Gardens, click here.
Click here to visit the Glamorgan box office.
Travel
Address: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9XR
On foot: The most popular and pleasant means of reaching Sophia Gardens Cardiff from Cardiff Central Station is on foot. The final part of the 15-minute leisurely stroll takes you along the banks of the River Taff through Bute Park and the grounds of Cardiff Castle.
By bike: A popular way to travel to the Stadium is by bicycle and we are in the ideal location to do so i.e. via the Taff Trail which runs from Cardiff Bay to Brecon. The Stadium has 25 cycle parking spaces located underneath the Altodigital stand and 10 spaces by Gate Two.
By car
From London: Travel time is approximately 3 hours via the M4 Westbound.
From Birmingham: Travel time is approximately 2.5 hours via M5 Southbound and then the M4 Westbound.
From the East: Exit the M4 at Junction 29 and follow the A48M towards Llandaff. Join Cardiff Road. Sophia Gardens Cardiff is situated off Sophia Close which is on Cathedral Road.
From the West: Exit the M4 at Junction 33. Follow the A4232 for 6.2 miles and exit on the slip road onto Leckwith Road. Follow the A4161 and then turn left onto Cathedral Road (A4119). Turn right onto Sophia Close where Sophia Gardens Cardiff is situated.
Parking
Public Car Parking: Parking inside the stadium on match days is limited to players, officials and permit holders only. Public car parking is available in the Sophia Gardens Pay and Display car park situated within Sophia Close.
Disabled Parking: A limited number of disabled parking bays are available for every match day held at the Stadium and these are allocated on an application basis. For more details please contact reception on 02920 419 381 or info@glamorgancricket.co.uk
Park and Ride: Glamorgan Cricket do operate a Park and Ride service on international and other major match days. This service usually runs from Cardiff City Stadium to the drop off point in Sophia Close.
By train: For details of the regular inter-city and high-speed trains that run between Cardiff and all major towns and cities including London, Bristol, Birmingham and Swansea, please visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk
By bus: Cardiff Bus services run regularly between Cardiff Central Station and Cathedral Road (adjacent to Sophia Gardens Cardiff) Routes going via Cathedral Road include:
Number 25 Circular Service to Llandaff North and North Road
Number 62 service to Llandaff, Danescourt, Pentrebane, Fairwater and Canton
Number 63 service to Ffordd Berllan, Central Station, Radyr and Llandaff.
By coach: Regular high-speed coaches leave from Cardiff from most major locations in the UK. Please visit www.nationalexpress.com for further information.
Prediction?
It is hard to predict anything other than a Spitfires victory with them in such magnificent form up until last night. However, Glamorgan have been playing some fantastic cricket and could take the game right down to the wire. Kent win.
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