Gloucestershire vs Somerset CCC Match Details
Match: Gloucestershire vs Somerset CCC, South Group | Vitality T20 Blast 2022
Date: Thursday, 9 June 2022
Time: 23:00 (GMT+5.5) / 23:30 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Gloucestershire vs Somerset CCC Preview
- In this year’s T20 Blast, David Payne has 13 wickets and is our pick to be Gloucestershire’s leading wicket scorer against Somerset.
- Rilee Roussow is the competition’s leading run scorer, and we expect him to lead Somerset to victory over Gloucestershire.
- Ben Green has eight wickets in his last three games, and we expect him to be Somerset’s leading wicket-taker in this match.
In the 2022 Vitality Blast, Gloucestershire will face Somerset. On Thursday, June 9th, the game will begin at 18:30 local time at The Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol.
Gloucestershire defeated Glamorgan by five wickets in their previous encounter, with to outstanding performances from David Payne, Glenn Phillips, and James Bracey. Gloucestershire moved up to third place in the South Group points rankings as a consequence of this victory.
Somerset, on the other hand, defeated Glamorgan by nine wickets, with to outstanding performances from Will Smeed, Ben Green, and Tom Banton. Somerset are presently in second place in the South Group points table as a consequence of this result.
Gloucestershire vs Somerset CCC Weather Report
Thursday’s weather is expected to be pleasant, with no chance of rain.
Gloucestershire vs Somerset CCC Match Toss Prediction
Both teams will be hoping to win the crucial toss, bowl first, and keep the opposition to under 140 runs.
Gloucestershire vs Somerset CCC Pitch Report
The match will take place at Bristol’s Seat Unique Stadium. This year’s average first-inning total in the T20 Blast at Bristol is 153, and any score over 170 should be enough to win.
Gloucestershire Team News & Probable Playing XIs
In this crucial match, the county side will be hoping to maintain their good record. The batsmen, such as James Bracey, Miles Hammond, Ian Cockbain, Ryan Higgins, Jack Taylor, and Glenn Phillips, will be expected to contribute the bulk of the runs. The bowling attack will be led by David Payne, Tom Smith, Zak Chappell, Benny Howell.
Recent form – W A W L L
Gloucestershire Probable Playing XI
Jack Taylor (c), James Bracey (wk), Ian Cockbain, Miles Hammond, Ryan Higgins, Glenn Phillips, Tom Smith, Benny Howell, Zak Chappell, David Payne, Josh Shaw
Somerset CCC Team News & Probable Playing XIs
For this game, the county side will use an unchanged lineup. The side will rely on the likes of Tom Abell, Rilee Rossouw, Will Smeed, Tom Banton, and Tom Lammonby to supply the bulk of the runs in the batting department. Josh Davey, Craig Overton, Ben Green, Lewis Gregory, and Merchant de Lange will be relied upon to make timely breakthroughs in the bowling department.
Recent form – W L W W W
Somerset CCC Probable Playing XI
Tom Abell (c), Tom Banton (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Will Smeed, Lewis Gregory, Tom Lammonby, Roelof van der Merwe, Ben Green, Marchant de Lange, Craig Overton, Josh Davey
Gloucestershire vs Somerset CCC Head to Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Gloucestershire | 3 | 2 |
| Somerset CCC | 2 | 3 |
Gloucestershire vs Somerset CCC – South Group, Dream 11
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Gloucestershire vs Somerset CCC Prediction
Winning the toss
- Somerset CCC
Top batsman
- Gloucestershire – James Bracey
- Somerset CCC – Riley Roussouw
Top bowler
- Gloucestershire – David Payne
- Somerset CCC – Marchant de Lange
Most sixes
- Gloucestershire – James Bracey
- Somerset CCC – Riley Roussouw
Player of the Match
- Somerset CCC – Riley Roussouw
Team Scores Batting First
- Gloucestershire – 175+
- Somerset CCC – 180+
Somerset CCC are the favorites to win this match
The West Country derby between Gloucestershire and Somerset is always a thrilling match, played in front of a sold-out and enthusiastic Bristol crowd. Both sides are in excellent form, and we anticipate a close battle. Overall, we believe Somerset will come away from Bristol victorious.