Although neither Somerset nor Sussex Sharks have yet to secure a spot in the top four, it would be shocking if they did not both place among the top four in the South Group and move on to the next round. Because of this, there will be a lot on the line in this match on Thursday at Taunton, and both teams will be hoping to catch Surrey at the top of the table, who are still very much in reach.
The spectators should be in for an exciting match between the T20 experts on Somerset and Sussex Sharks’ teams.
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at their final match on Sunday at Southampton against Hampshire Hawks, Somerset managed to win easily by nine wickets with twelve balls remaining, despite missing Will Smeed at the top of the order. The opening duo of Tom Banton (79 not out from 52 balls) and Tom Kohler-Cadmore (43 not out from 28 balls) were so impressive that leading run scorer Tom Abell was unable to reach the wicket. Consequently, Somerset will enter this match full of confidence in their batting lineup.
The only bowlers to go wicketless in the previous match were Riley Meredith and Ben Green, with England Test spinner Jack Leach standing out with figures of 2/23 from four overs.
Somerset
Lewis Gregory (c), Tom Banton (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sean Dickson, Migael Pretorius, Ben Green, Jack Leach, Tom Abell, Riley Meredith, George Thomas, Jake Ball
The Sussex Sharks’ most recent game against the Essex Eagles concluded in a high-scoring thriller, but their batsmen in particular will enter this game with confidence after hitting 207/2. Australia’s Daniel Hughes finished the event with an incredible 81 from 43 balls, having once again made rapid runs. The unbeaten Tom Clark, who finished on 72 from 53 balls, provided him some assistance.
Despite taking five wickets, the bowling attack will be frustrated that they were unable to contain the 208 target. Ollie Robinson, who scored 3/27, impressed and will be crucial in this matchup alongside Tymal Mills.
Sussex Sharks
Tymal Mills (c), John Simpson (wk), Daniel Hughes, Tom Alsop, Danny Lamb, James Coles, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Clark, Jack Carson, Harrison Ward, Ollie Robinson
SOM vs SUS : Match Details | ||
Match | Somerset vs Sussex Sharks, South Group | Vitality Blast 2024 | |
Date | 18/07/2024 (Thursday) | |
Time | 22:30 (GMT+5) / 23:00 (GMT+5.5) / 23:30 (GMT+6) | |
Format | T20 | |
Venue | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton | |
Recent performance | Somerset – L A L W W | Sussex Sharks – W L W W L |
The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
We predict that the captains will come out to the middle to bat first and apply pressure to the opponent, as both teams will view their batting lineup as their greatest asset. The south of England is expected to have a warm Thursday, with temperatures in Taunton expected to stay over 20 degrees during the game. There will also be constant humidity above 50%.
Because of the strong and bouncy surface in Taunton, Somerset’s top order can support themselves and go for their shots. Bowlers will need to continue to be at the top of their game with their variations to avoid making large runs.
In the last five encounters between these two teams, Somerset has won one of them and Sussex Sharks won three.
Winning the toss
Player of the Match
Most runs
Most wickets
Most sixes
Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, Somerset has a 57% chance of winning.
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