Vitality Blast, 2018
Somerset vs Surrey
Somerset maintained its unparalleled run in the tournament by defeating Hampshire in its last encounter. A thumping half century by Johann Myburgh helped the team in remaining enthroned on the top position.
Surrey have also managed to prove themselves are they are comfortably placed on the fourth position in the points table. Although Surrey will be taking on Somerset without their star performer Finch, Surrey still can cause some serious damage with destructive batsman Jason Roy and all-rounder Ricky Clarke.
When: 10 August, 11:30 pm IST
Where: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
SOM vs SUR WHO WILL WIN?
- According to the predictions made by Skybet, odds in favour of Surrey winning the game are 10/11 while for Somerset winning the match are 10/11.
- According to the predictions made by Unibet, odds in favour of Surrey winning the game are 5/6 while for Somerset winning the match are 19/20.
Lancashire vs Warwickshire
Lancashire are enjoying a smooth campaign so far and they are comfortably placed at the fourth position at the points table whereas Warwickshire are not having such great run as they are seated at the seventh position in the points table.
To bolster their position, Lancashire have signed Afghanistan left-arm wrist spinner Zahir Khan for the remaining season.
Warwickshire won their last match against Northamptonshire and they will look forward to climbing up the points table to keep themselves alive in the tournament.
When: 10 August, 11:30 pm IST
Where: Old Trafford, Manchester
LAN vs WAS WHO WILL WIN?
- According to the predictions made by Skybet, odds in favour of Lancashire winning the game are 4/5 while for Warwickshire winning the match are 1.
- According to the predictions made by Unibet, odds in favour of Lancashire winning the game are 5/6 while for Warwickshire winning the match are 19/20.
Northamptonshire vs Durham
This North Group encounter of the Vitality Blast will witness Northamptonshire taking on Durham Jets on Friday.
Northamptonshire come into this match after defeating Derbyshire Falcons in their last fixture whereas Durham Jets are also riding high on confidence after defeating Leicestershire Foxes in their last header.
When: 10 August, 11:00 pm IST
Where: County Ground, Northampton
NOR vs DUR WHO WILL WIN?
- According to the predictions made by Skybet, odds in favour of Northamptonshire winning the game are 5/4 while for Durham winning the match are 8/13.
- According to the predictions made by Unibet, odds in favour of Northamptonshire winning the game are 1 while for Durham winning the match are 4/5.
Leicestershire vs Worcestershire
Leicestershire Foxes will be pitted against Worcestershire Rapids in next North Group fixture on Friday at Leicester.
Leicestershire are heading towards this match after suffering a 14-run loss against Durham Jets. Worcestershire Rapids, on the other hand, must be hoping to continue their winning momentum after registering a thumping victory against the reigning champions Nottinghamshire.
When: 10 August, 11:00 pm IST
Where: Grace Road, Leicester
LEI vs WOR WHO WILL WIN?
- According to the predictions made by Skybet, odds in favour of Leicestershire winning the game are 5/4 while for Worcestershire winning the match are 8/13.
- According to the predictions made by Unibet, odds in favour of Leicestershire winning the game are 6/5 while for Worcestershire winning the match are 4/6.
Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire
Nottinghamshire will be taking on Yorkshire on Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street.
The Nottinghamshire Outlaws will host the third-placed Yorkshire Vikings in order to improve their position in the points table.
Nottinghamshire have won their five games and have lost the same number of games and they would look forward to climbing up the table.
When: 10 August, 11:00 pm IST
Where: County Ground, Northampton
NOT vs YOR WHO WILL WIN?
- According to the predictions made by Skybet, odds in favour of Nottinghamshire winning the game are 10/11 while for Yorkshire winning the match are 10/11.
- According to the predictions made by Unibet, odds in favour of Nottinghamshire winning the game are 4/5 while for Yorkshire winning the match are 1.
Glamorgan vs Hampshire
An exciting match can be expected when two South Group teams Glamorgan and Hampshire will meet each other on Friday.
Glamorgan are coming off a victory against Essex. Backing on the brilliant knocks from Colin Ingram and Graham Wagh, Glamorgan rode the big stacks of victory against their opponents.
Hampshire, on the other hand, will hope to gain back their winning momentum suffering a humiliating defeat by 6 wickets.
When: 10 August, 11:00 pm IST
Where: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
GLA vs HAM WHO WILL WIN?
- According to the predictions made by Bet365, odds in favour of Glamorgan winning the game are 8/13 while for Hampshire winning the match are 13/10.
- According to the predictions made by Unibet, odds in favour of Glamorgan winning the game are 8/11 while for Hampshire winning the match are 11/10.
Sussex vs Kent
Kent Spitfires will be taking on Sussex Sharks at the County Ground at Hove for the next South Group fixture.
Both the teams have performed consistently in the season so far with Kent being placed at the second position in the points table. Although Sussex Sharks are currently reeling at the sixth position, they are still very much in contention for reaching the knockouts.
When: 10 August, 11:30 pm IST
Where: County Ground, Hove
SUS vs KET WHO WILL WIN?
- According to the predictions made by Skybet, odds in favour of Sussex winning the game are 10/11 while for Kent winning the match are 10/11.
- According to the predictions made by Unibet, odds in favour of Sussex winning the game are 4/5 while for Kent winning the match are 1.
Essex vs Gloucestershire
For the next South Group fixture, Essex Eagles will be locking horns with Gloucestershire Rapids on Friday.
On one hand, where Essex will look forward to bouncing back from their last six-run loss against Glamorgan when they meet Gloucestershire for the next fixture, Gloucestershire will look forward to continuing their winning momentum after outplaying Kent Spitfires in the last header.
When: 10 August, 11:30 pm IST
Where: County Ground, Chelmsford
ESS vs GLO WHO WILL WIN?
- According to the predictions made by Betfair, odds in favour of Gloucestershire winning the game are 4/5 while for Essex winning the match are 11/8.
- According to the predictions made by Unibet, odds in favour of Gloucestershire winning the game are 21/20 while for Essex winning the match are 1.
Carribean Premier League
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
The sixth edition of the Carribean Premier League has unfolded its carpets from 9 August, Thursday and Guyana Amazon Warriors would be locking horns with St Kitts & Nevis Patriots for the second encounter.
The inclusion of Chris Gayle as their captain in the squad of Patriots turned the tides in favour of them last season. The team which finished on the last position in the 2016 edition ended up as the runner-ups in the last season.
Guyana Amazon Warriors finished third last season and they are one of the most consistent teams of the tournament having carved out their way into the playoffs every year since its inception in 2013.
This fixture is expected to be a thrilling one as on hand, where Patriots will back on the blitzkriegs of their skipper Gayle while Warriors would be looking forward to some valiant knocks from the banished Australian cricketer Steve Smith.
When: August 10, 3:30 am IST
Where: Providence Stadium, Guyana
GUY vs SKN WHO WILL WIN?
- According to the predictions made by Betfair, odds in favour of Guyana Amazon Warriors winning the game are 6/5 while for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots winning the match are 4/6.
- According to the predictions made by Unibet, odds in favour of Guyana Amazon Warriors winning the game are 6/5 while forSt Kitts & Nevis Patriots winning the match are 13/20.
