Somerset CCC had won their previous game by four wickets.
The point differential between these two teams is four.
Surrey CCC vs Somerset CCC Team Preview
Surrey CCC
Surrey CCC has had a successful tournament in the Vitality Blast 2023. They played 12 games, winning eight of them. Second, in the South Group points standings is Surrey CCC.
Surrey’s top batters are Will Jacks and Laurie Evans. The two openers hit 96 and 85 runs, respectively, to enable Surrey to a stunning 252-run victory over Middlesex. Surrey’s Sam Curran has also batted effectively in the event. Surrey also has a strong bowling assault, led by Sean Abbott, Sunil Narine, and Sam Curran.
Somerset CCC
The 2022 Vitality Blast champions enter this match in fourth place, four points behind their opponents at The Oval and just two points behind third-place Essex Eagles. In their past two games, they suffered demoralizing defeats to the deplorable Kent Spitfires and Sussex Sharks.
Somerset CCC has a top-heavy lineup that includes Will Smeed, Tom Kohler Cadmore, and Tom Banton. The three players are also in fantastic form. Will Smeed has scored 78 and 66 points in the last two games, and Tom Kohler Cadmore and Tom Banton are both capable players. New Zealand pacer Matt Henry took two wickets against Gloucestershire, while Craig Overton also took a wicket. Both are top-tier bowlers with much experience. Ben Green, along with the players, is a viable option.
Chris Jordan (c), Josh Blake (wk), Will Jacks, Sunil Narine, Laurie Evans, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Sean Abbott, Cameron Steel, Jamie Overton, and Gus Atkinson.
Tom Abell (c), Tom Banton (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sean Dickson, Will Smeed, Ben Green, Craig Overton, Kasey Aldridge, Josh Davey, Shoaib Bashir, and Jack Brooks.
Surrey CCC vs Somerset CCC Team Form in Last 5 Matches
Surrey CCC – L W L W W
Somerset CCC – W W W L W
Surrey CCC vs Somerset CCC outfield report
Surrey CCC vs Somerset CCC outfield report
We’ve seen pursuing teams win 36 of 62 times. In general, hitting under lights enhances the surface, and teams prefer chasing in evening matches. Overall, this is a fantastic track to bat on, and 175 is a respectable total to defend here.
The temperature here is expected to be approximately 21 degrees Celsius. There is a danger of rain, which could disrupt the game.
The game will take place at London’s Kennington Oval. The pitch will be suitable for batting. The level surface and short boundaries will allow the hitters to hit huge shots. A high-scoring game is expected.
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