Match Details
Somerset and Middlesex will clash against each other in a South Group match in the Vitality T20 Blast tournament. This encounter will be played at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton.
This match is scheduled to commence at 11:00 PM IST on 2nd July 2021.
Preview
Somerset has had a good campaign in the Vitality T20 Blast tournament this year. They have lost only 3 out of the 10 matches that they have played. They beat the Gloucestershire side in their previous encounter with 8 wickets remaining.
Middlesex has had a dismal run in the T20 Blast this year. The side has won only 3 out of the 10 matches that it has played, and is stationed at the 8th place in the points table. Middlesex thrashed the Sussex outfit in their previous rubber.
Probable Playing XIs for SOM vs MID
Somerset
Devon Conway, George Bartlett, Will Smeed, Lewis Goldsworthy, Lewis Gregory(C), Eddie Byrom, Ben Green, Craig Overton, Marchant de Lange, Jack Brooks, Max Waller
Middlesex
Stephen Eskinazi, Max Holden, Joe Cracknell, Daryl Mitchell, John Simpson, Luke Hollman, Nathan Sowter, Tom Helm, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Blake Cullen, Steven Finn(C)
Captaincy Picks for SOM vs MID
Devon Conway
Devon Conway was the architect of Somerset’s scintillating victory over the Gloucestershire side. The opening batsman scored an unbeaten 81 off 65 deliveries, acted as the fulcrum of his side’s batting order, and helped them wallop the opposition.
Stephen Eskinazi
Stephen Eskinazi was in cracking form in Middlesex’s match against the Sussex side. In a 35-ball knock, Eskinazi pummeled 59 at a strike rate of close to 170 and helped his side post a total of 166 runs on the board.
Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips
2-Player Team
Devon Conway(C), Max Holden
3-Player Team
Stephen Eskinazi(C), Nathan Sowter, Will Smeed
4-Player Team
Lewis Goldsworthy(C), Lewis Gregory, Joe Cracknell, Daryl Mitchell
11-Player Team
John Simpson, Devon Conway(C), Stephen Eskinazi(VC), Max Holden, Will Smeed, Daryl Mitchell, Lewis Goldsworthy, Craig Overton, Lewis Gregory, Marchant De Lange, Steven Finn
