Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | South Group: Essex vs Somerset CCC

Essex vs Somerset CCC at a Glance

• By 22 runs, Essex defeated their previous opponent.
• On the other hand, Somerset just suffered a 28-run defeat.
• Essex has won five straight games in the Vitality Blast.

Essex vs Somerset CCC Team Preview

Essex

On Sunday, the Eagles won again, defeating Middlesex, who were at the bottom of the standings, by a score of 22 runs (DLS). With the victory, the Eagles tie Surrey and Somerset, the top two teams in the South Group, on points, even though Surrey still has a game in hand.      

When Essex Eagles were chosen to bat first on Sunday, three players struck a half-century as they produced a massive 237-6 from their allotted 20 overs. At the top of the order, Dan Lawrence scored 53 runs off of 30 balls, with significant support from Michael Pepper (64 from 34) and Daniel Sams (67 from 24).

Somerset CCC

On Friday night, Surrey traveled to Taunton and defeated Somerset for the second time this season. Surrey regained first place after the top-of-the-table match, but Somerset has since reclaimed it based on net-run-rate. For Somerset, this will be yet another game against a top-three opponent.   

The top three of Tom Banton, Will Smeed, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore have largely contributed to Somerset’s batting success this year, with frequently two of them posting significant scores. Only Banton was able to do so against Surrey, scoring 53 runs off just 37 balls.

Essex vs Somerset CCC Team Playing Squads

Essex Squads

Essex

Simon Harmer (c), William Buttleman (wk), Daniel Lawrence, Feroze Khushi, Robin Das, Daniel Sams, Matthew Critchley, Paul Walter, Shane Snater, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Sam Cook

Somerset CCC Squads 

Somerset CCC Squads

Lewis Gregory (c), Tom Banton (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sean Dickson, Roelof van der Merwe, Ben Green, Craig Overton, Tom Abell,  Josh Davey, Will Smeed, Matt Henry

Essex vs Somerset CCC Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Essex vs Somerset CCC outfield report

Essex vs Somerset CCC outfield report

This venue has hosted 51 domestic T20 matches, with an average first-innings score of 165. The side winning the toss should choose to bowl first on this wicket because the teams batting second have had more success there.

The temperature will be around 23 degrees Celsius during the game. Despite the gloomy sky, there is a lower likelihood of rain.

The T20 Blast matches in Chelmsford have featured several high-scoring contests, and a par score will be about 185.

Essex vs Somerset CCC Prediction

Winning the toss

• Essex

Player of the Match

• Essex – Michael-Kyle Pepper

Most sixes

• Essex – Michael-Kyle Pepper
• Somerset CCC – Tom Kohler-Cadmore

Most wickets

• Essex – Daniel Sams
• Somerset CCC – Ben Green

Most runs

• Essex – Michael-Kyle Pepper
• Somerset CCC – Tom Kohler-Cadmore

Team Scores Batting First

• Essex – 185+   
• Somerset CCC – 175+  

According to our prediction, Essex will win this match.