Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | Semi Final 2: Somerset CCC vs Surrey CCC

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | Semi Final 2: Somerset CCC vs Surrey CCC

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | Semi Final 2: Somerset CCC vs Surrey CCC

Match Details

Match

Somerset CCC vs Surrey CCC, Semi Final 2 | Vitality Blast 2023

Date

15/07/2023 (Saturday)

Time

18:30 (GMT+5) / 19:00 (GMT+5.5) / 19:30 (GMT+6)

Format

T20

Venue

Edgbaston, Birmingham

Somerset CCC vs Surrey CCC at a glance

  • Their last six games have been victories for Somerset CCC.
  • In their last five T20 Blast games, Surrey CCC has only won twice.
  • This season, both teams have a 1-1 head-to-head record against each other.

 

Somerset CCC vs Surrey CCC Team Preview

Somerset CCC

In this approach, Somerset CCC has established a staff that is incredibly effective and consistently delivers. Despite their earlier tournament loss to Surrey CCC, they will be confident going into this match.

 

Somerset CCC has displayed the appearance of a squad determined to advance further after making it all the way to the final of the 2022 T20 Blast. With the exception of Peter Siddle, who recently had his short-term contract with the county expire, they will be able to select from their whole T20 team.

 

Surrey CCC

This season is no exception for Surrey CCC, who always field a team stuffed full of international sportsmen. They have sportsmen who are capable of winning games from every position.

 

Jason Roy, the top-order batsman, will be available for the finals day before departing for the Major League in the USA, but Sunil Narine, Surrey’s leading wicket-taker in the campaign, won’t attend since he has already got there. On the team, there are no injuries.

 

Somerset CCC vs Surrey CCC Team Playing Squads

Somerset CCC Squads

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | Semi Final 2: Somerset CCC vs Surrey CCC Somerset CCC

Lewis Gregory (c), Tom Banton (wk), Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Craig Overton, Sean Dickson, Will Smeed, Ben Green, and Jack Brooks.

Surrey CCC Squads

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | Semi Final 2: Somerset CCC vs Surrey CCC Surrey CCC

Chris Jordan (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Dan Moriarty, Will Jacks, Jordan Clark, Sean Abbott, Laurie Evans, and Jason Roy.

 

Somerset CCC vs Surrey CCC Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Somerset CCC – W W W W W

Surrey CCC – W L L L W

  

Somerset CCC vs Surrey CCC outfield report

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | Semi Final 2: Somerset CCC vs Surrey CCC Edgbaston

Either starting with the field or the batting order is comfortable for both teams. If they choose to win the toss, both captains will probably opt to field first.

 

The schedule of this game on Saturday afternoon is expected to experience additional rain storms. Expect favorable bowling conditions with a cloudy sky if the rain stops.

This could be a perfect pitch for quick bowlers if there has been rain on the ground earlier in the day. In this game, 155 will roughly be considered par.

 

Somerset CCC vs Surrey CCC Final Prediction

Winning the toss

  • Somerset CCC

Player of the Match

Most sixes

  • Somerset CCC – Will Smeed
  • Surrey CCC – Laurie Evans

Most wickets

  • Somerset CCC – Matt Henry
  • Surrey CCC – Chris Jordan

Most runs

  • Somerset CCC – Will Smeed
  • Surrey CCC – Laurie Evans

Team Scores Batting First

  • Somerset CCC – 155+
  • Surrey CCC – 145+

 

According to our prediction, Somerset CCC will win this match.

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Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | Semi Final 1: Essex vs Hampshire Hawks

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | Semi Final 1: Essex vs Hampshire Hawks

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | Semi Final 1: Essex vs Hampshire Hawks

Match Details

Match

Essex vs Hampshire Hawks, Semi Final 1 | Vitality Blast 2023  

Date

15/07/2023 (Saturday)

Time

15:00 (GMT+5) / 15:30 (GMT+5.5) / 16:00 (GMT+6)

Format

T20

Venue

Edgbaston, Birmingham

Essex vs Hampshire Hawks at a Glance

  • The Hampshire Hawks have won five of the last six meetings with the Essex Eagles.
  • The Essex Eagles have only won once in five games and have a dismal record in the semifinals.
  • The Hampshire Hawks have been playing well and have won four straight games.

 

Essex vs Hampshire Hawks Team Preview

Essex

Due to missing the first week of Blast games, Essex Eagles had to play catch-up throughout the group stage, but they had a great run. They have powerful players spread across their side, and they play attacking cricket.      

 

Essex Eagles have been successful this season in the pivotal games thanks to Simon Harmer’s leadership. Dan Lawrence will be a vital role for Essex Eagles in this match despite having just played for England in Ashes Tests.

 

Hampshire Hawks

Throughout this year’s T20 Blast, Hampshire Hawks have played some outstanding cricket. They made it all the way last year, so they’ll think they have a good chance of winning this game and retaining their title.    

 

Despite missing the Hawks’ victory over Worcestershire Rapids because of a back spasm, Ben McDermott is anticipated to be fully fit to resume his opening partnership with James Vince at the top of the order in this game.

Essex vs Hampshire Hawks Team Playing Squads

Essex Squads

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | Semi Final 1: Essex vs Hampshire Hawks Essex

Simon Harmer (c), Adam Rossington (wk), Michael Pepper, Paul Walter, Daniel Sams, Matt Critchley, Shane Snater, Feroze Khushi, Aaron Beard, Dan Lawrence, Sam Cook

Hampshire Hawks Squads 

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | Semi Final 1: Essex vs Hampshire Hawks Hampshire Hawks

James Vince (c), Ben McDermott (wk), Joe Weatherley, Ross Whiteley, Benny Howell, James Fuller, Chris Wood, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis, Tom Prest, John Turner

 

Essex vs Hampshire Hawks Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Essex – W W L L L

Hampshire Hawks – W W W W L 

  

Essex vs Hampshire Hawks outfield report

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | Semi Final 1: Essex vs Hampshire Hawks Edgbaston

Batting second, both teams prevailed in their Quarterfinal contests. Therefore, we anticipate that both captains, if they win the toss, will decide to field first.

 

On July 15, rain is expected in Birmingham, which would make batting conditions challenging.

In previous matches, the Edgbaston surface has provided something for both bowlers and hitters. A par score should be between 170 and 175 points.

 

Essex vs Hampshire Hawks Prediction

Winning the toss

  • Hampshire Hawks

Player of the Match

Most sixes

  • Essex – Michael-Kyle Pepper
  • Hampshire Hawks – James Vince

Most wickets

  • Essex – Daniel Sams
  • Hampshire Hawks – Nathan Ellis

Most runs

  • Essex – Michael-Kyle Pepper
  • Hampshire Hawks – James Vince

Team Scores Batting First

  • Essex – 170+   
  • Hampshire Hawks – 180+  

 

According to our prediction, Hampshire Hawks will win this match.

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