Match Details:
The upcoming match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Somerset and Worcestershire at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton.
This match is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM Local Time (11:00 PM IST) and may be viewed on Fan Code app(subject to availability).
Preview:
Somerset will take on Worcestershire tonight for the second time this season in the ongoing T20 Blast. The former side has done well so far with two wins in five games and is at the third place in the points table. Worcestershire are in a terrible position with four losses in five outings and will be hoping to return to winning form in this match and get two points on the board.
Weather Report
There will be a light breeze with a slight cloud coverage. The temperature will hover around 11-15 Degrees Celsius during the match.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch is a featherbed for batsmen with so many runs on offer. Expect the batsmen to enjoy their stay in the middle in this match.
Average first innings score: 189 (Last five completed matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 3; Lost – 2; Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
James Hildreth has been ruled out for Somerset due to hamstring injury.
Josh Tongue unavailable for Worcestershire due to back spasm.
Probable Playing XIs:
Somerset:
Babar Azam, Steven Davies(wk), George Bartlett, Tom Abell, Edward Byrom, Lewis Gregory(c), Tom Lammonby, Roelof van der Merwe, Josh Davey, Ollie Sale, Max Waller
Bench: Craig Overton, Ben Green, Lewis Goldsworthy, Will Smeed
Worcestershire:
Hamish Rutherford, Riki Wessels, Jack Haynes, Jake Libby, Brett DOliveira, Ben Cox(wk), Ross Whitely, Ed Barnard(c), Daryl Mitchell, Pat Brown, Adam Finch
Bench: Tom Fell, Charlie Morris, Ben Twohig
Top Picks:
Babar Azam is a very good batsman and is closing on in his best if his batting in the last two matches is concerned. Jake Libby has scored 148 runs in four matches and scored 75 last time, these two teams met. Roelof van der Merwe has scored 91 runs so far at an SR of 190. However, he is yet to get a wicket with the ball.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Babar Azam, Jake Libby
Vice-Captain Options – Roelof van der Merwe, Hamish Rutherford
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Steve Davies
Batters – Babar Azam(c), Hamish Rutherford, Jack Haynes, Tom Abell, Riki Wessels
All-Rounders – Jake Libby, Roelof van der Merwe(vc)
Bowlers – Pat Brown, Ed Barnard, Josh Davey
12th Man – Ben Cox
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Steve Davies
Batters – Babar Azam, Hamish Rutherford(vc), Jack Haynes, Tom Abell, Riki Wessels
All-Rounders – Jake Libby(c), Roelof van der Merwe
Bowlers – Pat Brown, Ollie Sale, Josh Davey
12th Man – Ben Cox
Expert Advice:
Tom Lammonby is coming off a century in the Bob Willis Trophy against Worcestershire and his form can play a crucial role.
Probable Winners:
Somerset is expected to win this match.
