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CLAIM NOWSomerset vs Gloucestershire, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction 07 July 2024
SOM vs GLO Win Probability
Toss Winner - Gloucestershire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Gloucestershire beat Somerset by 5 wickets
Will the home team Somerset avenge their defeat to Gloucestershire at Bristol a couple of weeks ago? Or can the visitors topple the current champs twice in a row?
- Somerset's top order, especially with Tom Abell, Tom Banton, Tom Kohler Core firing, hold the key.
- Gloucestershire's bowling attack, with the likes of Taylor and Payne, has the potential to restrict scoring and exploit any weaknesses in Somerset's middle order.
- Somerset hold a slight lead over Gloucestershire 19-14 on the overall head to head, but the difference between these sides has been blatantly obvious in the recent past with Somerset winning four of the last five games.
We are backing Somerset as winners of this contest.
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | The Cooper Associates County Ground, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 14.1°C|Light rain |
SOM vs GLO Match Prediction & Analysis
The Vitality T20 Blast South Group intensifies as Somerset (3rd on the points table at the time of writing) clashes with Gloucestershire (5th on the points table) in a pivotal encounter.
Both sides are not too far away from each other on the table with Somerset’s five wins earning them 11 points and Gloucestershire’s four wins and a tie giving them 9 points so far holds a slender advantage due to a higher win percentage.
The West Country derby promises an enthralling display of power-hitting and strategic bowling, with significant playoff implications. Somerset holds the edge in recent encounters, winning 4 out of the last 5 encounters against Gloucestershire.
However, Gloucestershire's convincing victory over Somerset just a couple of weeks ago clearly demonstrates their ability to challenge the table-toppers on their day.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SOM
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SOM
GLO
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HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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187/6 in 19.3
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Somerset won by 4 wickets
186/8 in 20.0
151/10 in 19.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Somerset won by 80 runs
231/4 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Somerset Preview
A formidable top order adds a totally different dimension to Somerset's batting. Will Smeed, the current leading run scorer, is in blistering form, providing explosive starts. Tom Banton and Tom Abell have been excellent with their ing act and so has been Tom Kohler Core at different times in the competition.
Alongside Will Smeed, these three have formed a dangerous trio capable of taking the attack to the opposition and dismantling any bowling unit. Occasional middle-order batting collapses and fielding lapses have hampered Somerset in the past.While the top order is in fine form with the bat in hand, the middle order's vulnerability could cost Somerset especially if the top order batsmen are sent back cheaply. The bowling attack is spearheaded by Ben Green, a pacer who thrives in the death overs.
Those wickets have come at a cost though, with Green’s overs costing above 10 runs on an average. But Riley Meredith with his accuracy and ability to swing the new ball at a good clip has been exceptional. Jack Leach and Roelof Van Der Merwe, the left arm twirlers, have done well to put a lid on batsmen scoring freely through the middle. But they have not produced wickets at will, though.
Somerset Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Banton (wk), Will Smeed, Tom Kohler-Core, Tom Abell, Sean Dickson, Lewis Gregory (c), Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, Josh Davey, Jack Leach, Riley Meredith.
Somerset Actual Playing XI:
Thomas Abell, Sean Dickson, Tom Kohler Core, Will Smeed, Jake Ball, Josh Davey, Roelof Van Der Merwe, Ben Green, Lewis Gregory, Tom Banton, Riley Meredith
Gloucestershire Preview
Gloucestershire’s batting revolves around the solidity of Miles Hammond at the top of the order. Hammond has been consistent in his run scoring, no matter the situation.
He hasalways looked to anchor the innings and team up with the likes of Cameron Bancroft, James Bracey, and Jack Taylor to put a challenging total on board. Ben Charlesworth and Oliver Price combined for a quickfire 82 run partnership of just 32 balls to change the course of the match.
However, Gloucestershire's batting beyond the top 3 can be inconsistent at times, and the absence of a genuine middle order batsman might be exposed against Somerset's bowling lineup.
They boast a potent bowling attack, marshalled by Matt Taylor's wicket-taking prowess. David Payne's experience and control in the middle overs has been remarkable as well. Marchant de Lange and Josh Shaw haven’t quite hit their stride yet and are long way off their best in of picking wickets but they’re still contributing by keeping the opposition batsmen from scoring freely at a faster clip.
Beau Webster has not created much impact with the ball, picking up just 3 wickets from 8 games so far.
Gloucestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Miles Hammond, Cameron Bancroft, James Bracey (wk), Beau Webster, Jack Taylor (c), Ben Charlesworth, Oliver Price, Marchant de Lange, Josh Shaw, MD Taylor, David Payne.
Gloucestershire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2024
Gloucestershire Actual Playing XI:
Cameron Bancroft, James Bracey, Ben Charlesworth, Marchant de Lange, Miles Hammond, David Payne, Oliver Price, Josh Shaw, Jack Taylor, Matthew David Taylor, Beau Webster
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The decks here at Somerset have a bit of a reputation as a hunting ground for batsman. The short boundaries on offer her will give strokemakers like Hammond free license to go hard. Historical data suggests an average first-innings score exceeding 185 runs should be par. The weather forecast for the match is fine, with a very low chance of shower.
SOM vs GLO Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton, Somerset will be hosting the match. Gloucestershire, with just 7 wins from 20 matches at this venue, have a lot of difficult memories to recount playing cricket here. Somerset have yet to drop a game here at this venue, and they’ll be fancying their chances against Gloucestershire xon a batting-friendly pitch here.
Toss: To Bat
Traditionally, batting first offers teams a slight advantage at. Some of the big wins for Somerset in this season and the last one have come when they got to bat first getting first use of the helpful conditions.
SOM vs GLO
Winning Prediction
Somerse's odds of winning are high thanks to their explosive batting lineup and recent form. However, Gloucestershire's bowling attack and their ability to adapt to the batting-friendly conditions at Taunton cannot be taken lightly. This contest promises to be a captivating display of T20 cricket, but we expect Somerset to come out winning.
We are backing Somerset as winners of this contest.
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