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

Somerset CCC vs Essex at a glance

• Somerset’s CCC recent encounter saw outstanding performances from Ben Green, Josh Davey, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore.
• Somerset CCC had a thrashing win against Middlesex in their previous encounter, which was contested at Taunton.
• Essex was thrashed by Hampshire in their previous match.

Somerset CCC vs Essex Team Preview

Somerset CCC

So far in the tournament, no other team in either the South or North Group has played five games and won five. They were dominant in the group stage last year and have been much better this year.

Tom Banton had been in fantastic form for Somerset at the top of the order, but he was forced to retire hurt with a suspected side strain while on 27 runs from 18 balls against Middlesex on Friday.  Craig Overton was wicketless, although he had the greatest economy rate, allowing only 15 runs in four overs. Somerset is not just winning games, but also crushing their opponents. On Friday evening, they crushed Middlesex by 9 wickets.

Essex

Essex Eagles were defeated by Hampshire Hawks by 118 runs on Friday after getting their 2023 T20 Blast season off to a late but successful start against Gloucestershire and Sussex Sharks. They are sixth, but only two points behind first.

Essex Eagles were impressive in their first two wins, but they were soundly defeated by Hampshire Hawks ahead of this game.  The Essex Eagles batsmen were bowled out for 96 runs in 14.1 overs. Daniel Sams grabbed three wickets and, together with Simon Harmer, who took three wickets, we expect the two to be the top wicket takers for Essex Eagles.

Somerset CCC vs Essex Team Playing Squads

Somerset CCC Squads

Somerset CCC

Lewis Gregory (c), Tom Banton (wk), Roelof van der Merwe, Craig Overton, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Josh Davey, Peter Siddle, Tom Abell, Tom Lammonby, Ben Green, and Will Smeed

Essex Squads

Essex

Simon Harmer (c), Adam Rossington (wk), Daniel Sams, Aron Nijjar, Sam Cook, Robin Das, Matthew Critchley, Paul Walter, Feroze Khushi, Daniel Lawrence, and Tom Westley.

Somerset CCC vs Essex Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Somerset CCC vs Essex outfield report

The Cooper Associates County Ground

Both teams will be eager to win the crucial toss, bowl first, and keep the opposing team under 130 runs. The preceding match at Taunton was won by the side that batted second.

The weather prediction for Sunday calls for clear skies in the evening and a humidity of 61%.

The County Ground in Taunton will host this Vitality T20 Blast match. This wicket offers good pace and carries, with a par score of above 195 expected.

Somerset CCC vs Essex Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• Somerset CCC

Player of the Match

• Somerset CCC – Tom Banton

Most sixes

• Somerset CCC – Tom Banton
• Essex – Adam Rossington

Most wickets

• Somerset CCC – Ben Green
• Essex – Simon Harmer

Most runs

• Somerset CCC – Tom Banton
• Essex – Adam Rossington

Team Scores Batting First

• Somerset CCC – 195+
• Essex – 175+

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