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Glamorgan vs Somerset, CC_2026, Today Match Prediction
GLA vs SOM Win Probability
Toss Winner - Glamorgan won the toss and choose to bowl first
Glamorgan beat Somerset by 2 wickets
Somerset have won three of their last five county division matches against Glamorgan, while drawing two.
- Kiran Carlson scored a superb double hundred in the last match against Hampshire and now averages 72 for the season.
- Timm van der Gugten has 15 wickets this season, seven of which came in the last match.
- All-rounder Craig Overton will be vital for Somerset’s chances: he has taken 14 wickets while also scoring 256 runs.
Back Somerset as the winners of this game.
| Tournament: | County Championship Division One 2026 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 9.7°C|Patchy rain nearby |
GLA vs SOM Betting Odds
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GLA vs SOM Match Prediction & Analysis
Glamorgan are set to face Somerset in match 24 of the 2026 County Championship Division One at Sophia Gardens. Their start to the campaign has been inconsistent, with one win, one defeat, and two draws, which puts them in fifth place on the table with 50 points. What will give them confidence, though, is that their last win was a massive innings victory over Hampshire.
Somerset, on the other hand, have looked more settled, picking up two wins along with one loss and one draw, placing them third in the standings with 58 points. Their results so far give them a slight edge going into this game. That advantage also comes from their recent record against Glamorgan, having gone unbeaten in the last five county meetings between the two sides, which adds further weight ahead of this fixture.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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SOM
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149/10 in 51.0 2.92
CC_2026
Somerset beat Essex by 10 wickets
49/0 in 5.4 8.65
195/4 in 19.0 10.26
T20BLAST
Somerset beat Hampshire by 6 wickets
194/6 in 20.0 9.7
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 8 Matches
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171/10 in 19.3
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
172/2 in 17.1
154/6 in 14.5
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Somerset won by 4 wickets
153/10 in 19.4
TEAMS PREVIEW
Glamorgan Preview
After four matches this season, Glamorgan find themselves in fifth place in County Championship Division One, having recorded one win, two draws, and one loss so far. Their most recent result will boost confidence, as they secured an innings and 69-run win over Hampshire. Glamorgan scored 536-7 in their only innings and then dismissed Hampshire for 215 and 253 in their two innings.
Kiran Carlson has been a standout performer for them this season. The number three batter has made 432 runs in seven innings at an average of 72, with one century and two fifties. He also played a big role in the last match with a 209 that helped secure the win.
Colin Ingram and Asa Tribe have also chipped in with the bat, both scoring over 250 runs in four matches. Zain-ul-Hassan is another name to watch after his 143 at the top in the previous game.
Mason Crane has contributed with the bat as well, scoring 201 runs in five innings at an average of 50.25, including two fifties.
The bowling attack has also done a good job, led by Mason Crane, who has taken 17 wickets in seven innings at an average of 31.70. Timm van der Gugten and Ryan Hadley have provided solid support, combining for 29 wickets and giving the side good depth in their bowling options.
Key Players: Kiran Carlson, Colin Ingram, Mason Crane
Glamorgan Predicted Playing XI:
Asa Tribe, Zain-ul-Hassan, Kiran Carlson (c), Ben Kellaway, Colin Ingram, Sean Dickson, Chris Cooke (wk), Mason Crane, Timm van der Gugten, Jamie McIlroy, Ryan Hadley
Glamorgan Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division One 2026
Glamorgan Actual Playing XI:
Asa Tribe, Tom Norton, Zain-ul-Hassan, Mason Crane, Sean Dickson, Timm van der Gugten, Ben Kellaway, Colin Ingram, Chris Cooke, Kiran Carlson, Ryan Hadley
Somerset Preview
Somerset have started well in County Championship Division One, winning two of their four matches along with one draw and one loss, which places them second on the table. Their most recent game ended in their first defeat of the season, a 75-run loss to Yorkshire, where they posted 274 and 184 across their two innings while conceding 162 and 371.
The batting unit has been dependable so far, with Tom Abell leading the run-scoring charts with over 420 runs at an average of 70. He has scored two hundreds and one fifty this season, including one in the previous game against Yorkshire.
James Rew has also been in good form, scoring 388 runs in seven innings at an average of 55.42, with one hundred and three fifties to his name.
Joshua Thomas and Craig Overton have added consistency to the line-up as well, scoring 260 and 256 runs respectively. Thomas was the top-scorer in the last match, producing a fine 136 in the first innings.
The bowling attack has leaned heavily on captain Lewis Gregory, who has taken 15 wickets, while Overton has picked up 14 wickets so far. Migael Pretorius has contributed 11 wickets at an average of 23, and Alfie Ogborne has chipped in with eight, giving Somerset multiple options across phases.
Key Players: Tom Abell, James Rew, Lewis Gregory
Somerset Predicted Playing XI:
Joshua Thomas, Archie Vaughan, Tom Lammonby, James Rew (wk), Tom Abell, Will Smeed, Thomas Rew, Lewis Gregory (c), Craig Overton, Migael Pretorius, Alfie Ogborne
Somerset Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division One 2026
Somerset Actual Playing XI:
Migael Pretorius, Joshua Thomas, Archie Vaughan, Tom Lammonby, James Rew, Thomas Abell, Will Smeed, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Jack Leach, Jake Ball
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Expect generally cool and overcast conditions across the four days in Cardiff, with daytime temperatures hovering around 17–18°C and mornings starting closer to 7–9°C. Intermittent light rain or drizzle is likely through the period, with fairly high cloud cover and occasional breezy spells, so conditions may remain a bit damp and stop-start for play. Overall, it should feel mild but slightly unsettled, with brief dry spells possible between passing showers.
GLA vs SOM Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
Average Turn
In the two games played at Sophia Gardens in this county championship division one, the first innings scores have been was 582-6 (dec) and 121. The pitch tends to be a balanced surface that holds up well for batters as the game progresses, making it increasingly tough for bowlers to take wickets and bowl teams out in the fourth innings. A score of around 320-350 in the first innings will keep the team in a healthy position.
Toss: To Bowl
Overcast skies are expected to hang around throughout all four days, which means the captain who wins the toss could opt to bowl first, hoping the conditions assist their pacers and help dismiss the opposition cheaply in the first innings.
GLA vs SOM
Winning Prediction
Glamorgan head into this clash with Somerset knowing they have work to do. A dominant innings win in their previous game gives them a push, but they need more results like that to climb from fifth into the top-four positions. Somerset, on the other hand, will be aiming to respond after their loss in the last match. They sit comfortably in third and will take confidence from their recent record, having gone unbeaten against Glamorgan in their last five meetings.
With Tom Abell and James Rew in strong batting form and the bowling unit working well together, Somerset look the stronger side on paper. Glamorgan depend heavily on their bowlers, as their batting has not delivered consistently. If their bowlers can step up again, this could be a close match, but otherwise, Somerset should come out on top in this clash.
Back Somerset as the winners of this game.
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