Somerset vs Essex, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023, Today Match Prediction

som vs ess Match Prediction & Analysis

Somerset and Essex will lock horns in the 47th match of the 2023 T20 Blast competition played at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton on Sunday.

In the previous match, Somerset registered a dominant nine-wicket win over Middlesex, courtesy excellent contributions from Ben Green, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Josh Davey.

With this result, Somerset are extended their lead at the top of the table in South Group.

On the other hand, Essex suffered their first defeat of the competition.Captain Simon Harmer will be that the side can put in an improved performance with bat and ball against Somerset.

There have been 15 meetings between the teams in the history of the competition where Somerset have registered nine victories. Essex have managed to come out on top on six occasions.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Somerset Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tom Lammonby, Tom Abell, Will Smeed, Tom Banton and Tom Kohler-Cadmore to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Tom Kohler-Cadmore played well for Somerset and finished the innings with the top-score 64 runs of 31 balls with the help of seven fours and four sixes

Besides Cadmore, Tom Banton, Will Smeed and Tom Abell produced scores of 27,26 and 25 not out respectively.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Peter Siddle, Lewis Gregory, Josh Davey, Craig Overton and Roelof van der Merwe to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Ben Green was the pick of the bowlers for Somerset and claimed 4 for 20 in just 2.4 overs.

Somerset Predicted Playing XI:

Lewis Gregory (c), Tom Banton (wk), Will Smeed, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Tom Lammonby, Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, Josh Davey, Craig Overton, Peter Siddle

Somerset Actual Playing XI:

Tom Lammonby, Matt Henry, Peter Siddle, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Ben Green, Lewis Gregory, Thomas Abell, Craig Overton, RE Van Der Merwe, Will Smeed, Sean Dickson

Essex Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Matthew Critchley, Robin Das, Feroze Khushi, Tom Westley, Daniel Sams and Adm Rossington to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Adam Rossington scored 23 runs off 12 balls with the help of one four and two sixes, whereas Daniel Lawrence chipped in with 22 runs off 14 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Paul Walker, Ben Allison, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer and Sam Cook to provide crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Daniel Sams was the standout bowler on display for Essex and claimed 3 for 28 in his full quota of overs.

Essex Predicted Playing XI:

Simon Harmer (c), Robin Das, Matthew Critchley, Adam Rossington (wk), Feroze Khushi, Paul Walter, Tom Westley, Daniel Sams, Shane Snater, Ben Allison, Sam Cook

Essex Actual Playing XI:

Adam Rossington, Matt Critchley, Paul Walter, Robin Das, Ben Allison, Daniel Sams, Tom Westley, Samuel Cook, Simon Harmer, Michael Pepper, Shane Snater

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With weather forecast for Sunday is expected to have clear skies in the evening with humidity around 61%. The wicket prepared at Taunton is expected to offer lateral movement for quick bowlers with the new-ball.

Venue Details

The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton is going to host the 47th match of the 2023 NatWest T20 Blast competition between Somerset and Essex.

Last season, Somerset won both their matches played against Essex.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win all-important toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team to less than 130 runs. The previous match played at Taunton have been won by side batting second.