Preview:
Essex have failed to keep the consistency in this year’s T20 Blast. They have managed to win only 3 matches out of their 8 full matches played. At present, they are at the 6th spot in the standings with 7 points.
Tom Banton and Devon Conway’s unbeaten opening stand of 169 runs brought a convincing victory for Somerset against Kent last night. This was the 4th straight victory for Somerset in this competition and they are placed at the 5th spot in the standings with 10 points.
Match Details:
Essex vs Somerset, South Group
Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford
Date & Time: June 29th at 11:30 PM IST and 7:00 PM local time
Live Streaming: Youtube/Team website
Pitch Report:
It’s a balanced surface and the average score in the last 5 matches is 141. The team bowling first has won 4 of those. Rain is expected to interrupt in this match, and hence bowling first will be a preferable choice.
Probable Playing XIs ESS vs SOM:
Essex
William Buttleman, Adam Wheater, Michael Pepper, Daniel Lawrence, James Neesham, Paul Walter, Ryan ten Doeschate, Simon Harmer (c), Aron Nijjar, Jamie Porter, Samuel Cook
Somerset
Tom Banton (wk), Devon Conway, Lewis Goldsworthy, Tom Lammonby, Will Smeed, Lewis Gregory (c), Ben Green, Craig Overton, Marchant de Lange, Josh Davey / Jack Brooks, Max Waller
ESS vs SOM Top Picks for ESS vs SOM Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Essex
Since his return from National duty, Daniel Lawrence has scored 106 runs in 4 matches at an average of 35.33 with a strike rate of 151.42 and picked up 4 wickets at an economy of 8.75.
James Neesham hasn’t fired with the bat in the last 5 matches. New Zealand all-rounder is still the leading run-scorer for Essex in this tournament with 156 runs in 7 innings and picked up 4 wickets as well.
Top Picks – Somerset
Tom Banton scored the 1st century for Somerset in this tournament in the last game against Kent. He remained not out 107* runs from just 51 balls. Overall, he has mustered 217 runs in 6 innings at an average of 43.4.
Devon Conway brought up his 1st half-century for Somerset last night against Kent. He played a supporting knock and remained unbeaten on 51* runs from 44 balls which includes 6 fours.
ESS vs SOM Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Daniel Lawrence | 106 runs and 4 wickets | 284 |
| James Neesham | 156 runs and 4 wickets | 358 |
| Tom Banton | 217 runs | 394 |
| Devon Conway | 56 runs | 87 |
| Will Smeed | 135 runs | 221 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ESS vs SOM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Adam Wheater, Tom Banton (c), Michael Pepper, Devon Conway, Daniel Lawrence, Will Smeed, Lewis Gregory, James Neesham (vc), Marchant de Lange, Craig Overton, Samuel Cook
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ESS vs SOM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Adam Wheater, Tom Banton, William Buttleman, Devon Conway (c), Daniel Lawrence (vc), Will Smeed, James Neesham, Simon Harmer, Max Waller, Marchant de Lange, Aron Nijjar
ESS vs SOM Risky Captaincy Choices:
Simon Harmer has picked up 9 wickets and scored 86 runs with the bat so far this tournament. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.
Will Smeed is an excellent striker of the ball who has scored 135 runs in this competition. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team captain.
Player you should avoid:
Paul Walter is a middle-order batter, doesn’t get too many chances, and hence it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.
