Somerset and Essex are set to face each other in a North Group match of the T20 Blast 2023 on Sunday, June 4. The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton will host the contest.
Somerset, led by Lewis Gregory, have had a campaign to remember thus far in the tournament. Having won all five of their matches, they are placed on top of the table with 10 points and a net run rate of +2.588.
They will go into the match after beating Middlesex by nine wickets. After being asked to chase down 137, Somerset romped home with as many as 39 balls to spare. Tom Kohler-Cadmore stayed not out on 64 runs off 31 balls with seven fours and four sixes.
Essex, led by Simon Harmer, are placed sixth in the table with four points from three games. Their net run rate, which currently stands at -1.427 took a massive hit after they lost by 118 runs at the hands of Hampshire.
After being asked to chase down a mammoth score of 215, Essex crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for 96 in 14.1 overs at the County Ground in Chelmsford.
Match Details:
- Match: Somerset vs Essex
- Date: 4 June 2023
- Time: 7:00 p.m
- Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Somerset vs Essex Prediction Dream 11
Somerset are on an absolute rampage, having not lost a single game. They will go into the game as outright favorites.
Prediction: Somerset to win this contest of Vitality T20 Blast 2023.
Somerset vs Essex Fantasy Cricket Tips
- In their previous game, Somerset registered a thumping win over Middlesex played at Taunton.
- Ben Green, Josh Davey and Tom Kohler-Cadmore put in excellent performances for Somerset in the previous match.
- In their previous match, Essex suffered heavy defeat at the hands of Hampshire.
Somerset vs Essex Head-To-Head
Based on current form, Host Somerset will be outright favorites to win their game against Essex. With five victories on the bounce so far, Somerset will be looking to maintain their dominance in this home fixture.
On the other hand, Essex will have to come up with something special to upstage Somerset in this contest
Somerset vs Essex Playing 11
Somerset: Tom Banton (wk), Will Smeed, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Tom Lammonby, Lewis Gregory (c), Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, Craig Overton, Josh Davey, Peter Siddle
Essex: Adam Rossington (wk), Michael Pepper, Robin Das, Matthew Critchley, Paul Walter, Tom Westley, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer (c), Aron Nijjar, Sam Cook, Shane Snater
Somerset vs Essex Players Stats
Craig Overton, Josh Davey, Peter Siddle, Simon Harmer (c), Aron Nijjar, Sam Cook, Shane Snater
Somerset vs Essex Weather Forecast
Playing conditions in Taunton are expected to be fairly pleasant. There is no chance of rain as of now with temperatures around 14 degrees Celsius.
Somerset vs Essex Pitch Report
The pitch at the venue in Taunton is known for producing runs. Hence, one could expect a run-fest in the upcoming contest. Teams should field first after winning the toss.
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