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CLAIM NOWHampshire vs Somerset, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction 14 July 2024
HAM vs SOM Win Probability
Toss Winner - Hampshire won the toss and choose to bat first
Somerset beat Hampshire by 9 wickets
Can visitors Somerset defeat hosts Hampshire for the second time this season after clinching that first encounter at Taunton with a massive 63-run margin?
- Somerset are looking to solidify their spot in the top 4 with playoffs fast approaching.
- It’s a do or die for Hampshire should they want to stay in contention.
- Somerset are favourites to win this contest.
We are backing Somerset to win this match!
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | The Rose Bowl, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 26.6°C|Partly Cloudy |
HAM vs SOM Match Prediction & Analysis
The race to playoffs gets interesting in the South Group faces with several teams in action today, but our focus shifts to Hampshire taking on Somerset at The Rose Bowl.
Hampshire, currently placed sixth with just three wins from eleven matches, desperately needs a resurgence to climb up the table. Defending champs Somerset, on the other hand, sit comfortably in the fourth spot with a healthy Net Run Rate courtesy a 6-4 win-loss record from 11 games, behind Surrey, Sussex, and Essex.
Historically, Somerset boasts a dominant head-to-head record against Hampshire, winning 17 out of the 27 encounters so far. However, recent meetings have seen a shift, with Hampshire claiming victory in 3 of the last 5 clashes.
While Somerset seek to solidify its position in the top four, Hampshire would be looking to steer clear of the muddle in the bottle half and collect a few quick points with a few wins on the trot.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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SOM
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HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
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178/4 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Hampshire won by 5 runs
173/6 in 20.0
75/2 in 9.3
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Somerset won by 8 wkts
74/10 in 16.1
TEAMS PREVIEW
Hampshire Preview
Hampshire's campaign has been marred by inconsistent batting performances. While Joe Weatherley has emerged as their leading run-scorer (296 runs from 9 games at a solid average of 42 and a decent strike rate of a fraction short of 130), failure of the batsmen in the middle order has hampered their progress.Opener Ben McDermott’s lean patch continues so the onus is on his partner and captain James Vince, a proven match-winner (205 runs from 9 games) to find a way quickly to convert his starts into match-changing scores. Benny Howell and James Fuller have done remarkably well, scoring some crucial knocks at a good clip to put their team in a decent position with the bat. The bowling department is struggling a bit to put in strong performances consistently.
Swing bowler Michael Neser leads the team's wicket-taking charts with 11 scalps from 7 games, while James Fuller has provided good picking 10 wickets from 9 games. Left arm fast bowler Chris Wood has chipped in with 10 wickets from 9 games at a remarkable economy rate as well, but the rest of the attack has looked mediocre.
The key for Hampshire lies in addressing their batting woes. Can they build partnerships and post a competitive total? Their bowling attack has shown promise, but can they get the job done going up against a formidable Somerset batting line-up?
Hampshire Predicted Playing XI:
James Vince (c), Ben McDermott (wk), Tom Prest, Joe Weatherley, Toby Albert, Benny Howell, James Fuller, Liam Dawson, Chris Wood, Brad Wheal, John Turner.
Hampshire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2024
Hampshire Actual Playing XI:
Ben McDermott, Tom Prest, James Vince, Joe Weatherley, Liam Dawson, James Fuller, Benny Howell, Bradley Wheal, Chris Wood, Toby Albert, Eddie Jack
Somerset Preview
Somerset, on the other hand, possesses a well-oiled batting unit. Tom Banton, in red-hot form, leads the run-scorers chart with a staggering 325 runs from 10 games. Averaging just a tad above 40, he has scored his runs at a good clip- striking at 144. His aggressive batting has consistently put pressure on opposition bowling attacks.
Will Smeed (246 runs) has been a valuable partner at the top, providing brisk starts alongside taking advantage of the fielding restrictions during powerplay. The experienced duo Tom Abell (250 runs from 10 games) and Tom Kohler Core add stability to the batting order as well. Their bowling attack revolves around the pace trio of Ben Green (15 wickets), Riley Meredith (13 wickets), and Lewis Gregory (12 wickets).
All three have been consistent wicket-takers, putting pressure on the opposition with pace and clever variations. Somerset will be looking to continue their dominant run and use their batting firepower to post a massive total on board. And they’ll be hoping their bowlers will get the job done.
Somerset Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Banton (wk), George Thomas, Tom Kohler-Core, Tom Abell, Sean Dickson, Lewis Gregory (c), Ben Green, Craig Overton, Jack Leach, Riley Meredith, Jake Ball.
Somerset Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2024
Somerset Actual Playing XI:
Thomas Abell, Sean Dickson, Tom Kohler Core, Jake Ball, Jack Leach, Ben Green, Lewis Gregory, George Thomas, Tom Banton, Riley Meredith, Migael Pretorius
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The wicket typically offers assistance to swing bowlers early on, particularly during the powerplay. However, as the innings progresses, the pitch sort of flattens out, favoring batsmen who like playing their shots. The weather forecast predicts a dry day in general with light breeze, so we will likely get a full game of cricket if the forecast sticks.
HAM vs SOM Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
The match is set to be played at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, which has proven a happy hunting ground for Somerset in recent T20 matches against Hampshire. The visitors have come out victorious in 4 out of the last 6 encounters played here, showcasing their familiarity with the conditions. The smaller boundaries of The Ageas Bowl are likely to come into play, with big hitters on both sides looking to clear the ropes at will.
Toss: To Bowl
Winning the toss and electing to bowl first can be a great ploy at The South Bowl, so both captains would be looking to send the opposition in to have a bat first if the coin toss went their way.
HAM vs SOM
Winning Prediction
Somerset's batting depth and current form give them a slight edge. If Hampshire can capitalize on home advantage, bat first, and post a decent total, their bowling attack has the potential to restrict a powerful Somerset batting unit. However, Somerset's batting depth and the destructive potential of their openers might prove too much to handle for Hampshire. Somerset to win by a narrow margin, and Hampshire to put up a spirited fight.
We are backing Somerset to win this match!
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