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Derbyshire vs Somerset, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction
DER vs SOM Win Probability
Toss Winner - Somerset won the toss and choose to bat first
Somerset beat Derbyshire by 27 runs
Can Host Derbyshire stage a strong comeback against Somerset at Derby?
- Martin Andersson has proven to be consistent performer with the bat for Derbyshire, averaging 48.14 this season.
- Batting first will be most preferred option for the teams playing at County Ground, Derby. All four matches played so far have been won by teams batting first.
- Craig Overton has been in decent form with the ball in hand for Somerset, averaging 28.33 this season.
Expect Somerset to register a hard-fought win over Derbyshire.
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | County Cricket Ground, Derby, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 30.3°C|Sunny |
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DER vs SOM Match Prediction & Analysis
Host Derbyshire will face Somerset in the 88th match of the Vitality T20 Blast competition played at County Ground, Derby, starting from Wednesday.
Derbyshire’s previous match against Lancashire ended in a thrilling tie. Captain Aneurin Donald will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball in this fixture.
On the other hand, Somerset registered a comprehensive 105-run win over Northamptonshire. Skipper Tom-Kohler Cadmore will be hoping that the side an adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Derbyshire.
In their only meeting in 2022 T20 Blast season, Somerset registered a mammoth 191-run win over Derbyshire.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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215/4 in 20.0 10.75
216/4 in 19.4 10.98
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Derbyshire Preview
With two wins, and five losses to their name, Derbyshire are currently lying at the bottom of the league table in North Group.
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Aneurin Donald, Martin Andersson, Wayne Madsen, Matthew Montogomery and Ross Whiteley to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, Martin Andersson showcased decent form with the bat for Derbyshire and finished the innings with the top-score of 49 runs off 37 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six.
Besides Andersson, Matthew Montgomery chipped in with 26 runs off 21 balls with the help of three boundaries, whereas captain Aneurin Donald scored 19 runs off 10 balls with the help of one four and two sixes.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Sufyan Moqim, Jack Morley, Akif Javed, Nick Potts and Matthew Montgomery to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, left-arm wrist spinner Sufyan Moqim was the pick of the bowlers for Derbyshire and claimed 3 for 15 in his four overs.Besides Moqim, off-spinner Matthew Montgomery bowled well and finished with figures of 2 for 29 in his full quota of overs.
Interesting Facts
1. Left-arm spinner Sufyan Moqim has made immediate impact for Derbyshire this season. In his three appearances for Derbyshire, Sufyan has picked up six wickets at an economy rate of 7.50.
2. Martin Andersson has produced scores of 51, 0 and 49 runs in his previous three matches played for Derbyshire. He will be keen to continue his decent form against Somerset.
Derbyshire Predicted Playing XI:
Aneurin Donald (c&wk), Martin Andersson, Muhammad Naeem, Wayne Madsen, Matthew Montogomery, Ross Whiteley, Amrit Basra, Nick Potts, Sufyan Moqim, Jack Morley, Akif Javed
Derbyshire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Derbyshire Actual Playing XI:
Harry Came, Yusuf Bin Naeem, Ross Whiteley, Wayne Madsen, Martin Andersson, Matthew Montgomery, Jack Morley, Nick Potts, Aneurin Donald, Akif Javed, Sufiyan Muqeem
Somerset Preview
The side is coming into this game, high-on confidence, after registering a dominant win over Northamptonshire.
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of James Rew, Tom-Kohlder Cadmore, Will Smeed, Thomas Rew and Lewis Goldsworthy to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, Somerset managed to post a mammoth score of 223 runs, courtesy splendid contributions from Will Smeed, Thomas Rew, James Rew and Daniel Sams.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Jake Ball, Riley Meredith, Craig Overton, Daniel Sams, Joshua Shaw and Joshua Thomas to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, part-time spinner Joshua Thomas was the pick of the bowlers for Somerset and claimed 4 for 6 in his three overs. Besides Thomas, Lewis Goldsworthy bowled well for Somerset and finished with figures of 3 for 32 in his full quota of overs.
Interesting Facts
1. James Rew has scored 116*, 36 and 36 in his last three matches played for Somerset. He is currently leading run-scorer for Somerset with 372 runs in seven outings.
2. Craig Overton has shown consistency with the ball in hand for Somerset and claimed nine wickets at an economy rate of 7.50.
Somerset Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Kohler-Cadmore (c), Thomas Rew (wk), Joshua Thomas, Will Smeed, James Rew, Lewis Goldsworthy, Daniel Sams, Joshua Shaw, Craig Overton, Riley Meredith, Jake Ball
Somerset Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Somerset Actual Playing XI:
Tom Kohler Cadmore, Will Smeed, Josh Shaw, Riley Meredith, Jake Ball, Daniel Sams, Craig Overton, Lewis Goldsworthy, Thomas Rew, James Rew, Joshua Thomas
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast for Wednesday’s game is going to be clear skies with light winds. The humidity for the day-night game will be around 80%.
DER vs SOM Pitch Report
The average first innings score at County Ground, Derby in the ongoing T20 Blast competition 2026 in the previous four completed matches is around 198 runs.
The highest total posted at the venue so far this season was by Derbyshire, who posted a mammoth 234 runs against Nottinghamshire.
Toss: To Bat
County Ground, Derby has been excellent venue for teams batting first. All four T20 Blast matches at Derby have been won by side winning the toss and opting to bat first.
We expect Derbyshire to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board.
DER vs SOM
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Somerset will fancy their chances of beating Derbyshire in this fixture. With likes of Will Smeed, Thomas Rew and James Rew showing good form in the previous match, the team management will be hoping that Somerset can deliver a clinical batting performance in this fixture.
Expect Somerset to register a hard-fought win over Derbyshire.
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