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CLAIM NOWSomerset vs Sussex, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction 18 July 2024
SOM vs SUS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Somerset won the toss and choose to bowl first
Somerset beat Sussex by 6 wickets
Taunton will host a very interesting clash on Thursday evening as third placed Somerset host Sussex Sharks in second.
- Somerset beat Sussex Sharks by five wickets when they last met.
- Sussex Sharks were beaten by Essex Eagles in their last T20 Blast game.
- Somerset are targeting their third win in a row.
We are backing Somerset to win!
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | The Cooper Associates County Ground, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 24.1°C|Partly cloudy |
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SOM vs SUS Match Prediction & Analysis
It would be a big surprise if both Somerset and Sussex Sharks did not finish in the top four of the South Group and advance to the knockout stage but neither side has guaranteed their place in the top four as yet.
Therefore there will be plenty to play for in this game at Taunton on Thursday and both teams will still fancy their chances of overhauling Surrey at the top of the table who are not out of reach.
Somerset and Sussex Sharks have sides packed with T20 specialists and the crowd should be in for a cracking contest.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SOM
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SOM
SUS
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SUS
190/8 in 18.0 10.56
235/6 in 20.0 11.75
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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183/8 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Somerset beat Sussex by 5 wickets
184/5 in 19.3
TEAMS PREVIEW
Somerset Preview
Even without Will Smeed at the top of the order in their last game against Hampshire Hawks on Sunday in Southampton, Somerset were still able to cruise home winning by nine wickets with 12 balls remaining.
Leading run scorer Tom Abell didn't even get to the wicket such was the performances of opener Tom Banton (79 not out from 52 balls) and Tom Kohler-Core (43 not out from 28 balls) and once again Somerset will come into this match with plenty of confidence in the batting line-up.
With the ball, Riley Meredith and Ben Green were the only bowlers to go wicketless in the last fixture with England Test spinner Jack Leach standing out with figures of 2/23 from four overs.
Somerset Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Banton (wk), George Thomas, Tom Kohler-Core, Tom Abell, Sean Dickson, Lewis Gregory (c), Ben Green, Migael Pretorius, 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, Craig Overton, George Thomas, Tom Banton, Riley Meredith
Sussex Preview
It was a high scoring thriller which Sussex Sharks ended on the wrong side of in their last match against Essex Eagles but their batters in particular will come into this game with confidence after posting 207/2.
Australia Daniel Hughes has had a brilliant tournament and once again made big runs quickly before he was stumped for 81 from 43 balls. He was assisted by the unbeaten Tom Clark who finished on 72 from 53 balls.
The bowling attack will be disappointed that they could not defend the 208 target but they did still take five wickets. Ollie Robinson stood out with 3/27 and along with Tymal Mills will be key in this fixture.
Sussex Predicted Playing XI:
Harrison Ward, Daniel Hughes, Tom Clark, Tom Alsop, James Coles, John Simpson (wk), Danny Lamb, Nathan McAndrew, Jack Carson, Ollie Robinson, Tymal Mills (c)
Sussex Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2024
Sussex Actual Playing XI:
John Simpson, Tymal Mills, Tom Alsop, Tom Clark, James Coles, Bradley Currie, Daniel Hughes, Danny Lamb, Nathan McAndrew, Ollie Robinson, Harrison Ward
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast is for a warm day on Thursday across the south of England and the temperature will remain over 20 degrees from start to finish of this match in Taunton. Humidity will also be above 50% throughout.
SOM vs SUS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
The pitch at Taunton is hard and bouncy which allows the top order of Somerset to back themselves and go for their shots. As ever, bowlers will need to be at their best with their variations to prevent going for big runs.
Toss: To Bat
Both teams will consider their batting line-up to be their main strength and so we predict that the captains will walk out to the middle intending to bat first and put the pressure on the opposition.
SOM vs SUS
Winning Prediction
With home advantage and coming off the back of convincing successive wins against Surrey and Hampshire Hawks, we expect Somerset to be too strong for the Sharks. Sussex have had a strong season but we think their batting will struggle to keep up with the hosts on Thursday evening.
We are backing Somerset to win!
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