Glamorgan vs Somerset, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2022, Today Match Prediction

glam vs som Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Glamorgan will be looking to continue their decent form when they take on Somerset in the South Group game of the 2022 Vitality T20 Blast played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Friday.

In their previous game, Glamorgan registered a comprehensive eight-wicket-win over Middlesex, courtesy splendid performances from Sam Northeast, Michael Hogan and David Lloyd. The county side have registered back-to-back victories in the competition and will be looking to continue their winning ways in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Somerset suffered a narrow 14-run defeat against Hampshire. Captain Tom Abell will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback in this fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Glamorgan Preview

The county side will stick with the same playing combination that featured in the previous match against Middlesex.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Sam Northeast, David Lloyd, Colin Ingram, Kiran Carlson and Daniel Douthwaite to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Sam Northeast was the standout performer with the bat for Glamorgan and finished the innings with the top-score of 89 runs off 46 balls with the help of twelve boundaries and three sixes. He was well supported by Captain David Lloyd, who chipped in with 67 runs off 36 balls with the help of ten fours and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Michael Neser, Andrew Slater, Prem Sisodiya and Michael Hogan to provide timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, pacer Michael Hogan was the pick of the bowlers for Glamorgan and finished with figures of 3 for 28 in his four overs.

Glamorgan Predicted Playing XI:

David Lloyd (c), Sam Northeast, Colin Ingram, Kiran Carlson, Edward Byrom, Daniel Douthwaite, Alex Horton (wk), Michael Neser, Andrew Salter, Prem Sisodiya, Michael Hogan

Somerset Preview

The team management will be hoping that the side can make amends and put in an improved performance in this fixture.

With 498 runs in 11 innings, Rilee Rossouw is leading the batting charts for Somerset so far this season. Left-hander will be keen to make a notable score in this fixture. Besides Rossouw, the likes of Will Smeed, Tom Banton and Tom Abell will need to put in decent contributions to help Somerset post a competitive total on the board.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Peter Siddle, Jack Brooks, Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, and Lewis Gregory to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, veteran pacer Peter Siddle was the pick of the bowlers for Somerset and finished with figures of 2 for 31 in his four overs.

Somerset Predicted Playing XI:

Will Smeed, Tom Banton (w), Rilee Rossouw, Tom Abell(c), Tom Lammonby, Lewis Gregory, Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, Lewis Goldsworthy, Peter Siddle, and Jack Brooks.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Cardiff does provide assistance to the bowlers. The batsmen will have to stay at the crease to score big runs on this surface. The weather forecast for the game is light rains with a moderate breeze.

Venue Details

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff is going to host the South Group game of the 2022 Vitality T20 Blast competition between Glamorgan and Somerset.

In a game played earlier this season at Taunton, Somerset registered a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Glamorgan

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the crucial toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 140 runs. Majority of the T20 Blast matches played at Cardiff have been won by side batting second.

GLAM vs SOM
Winning Prediction

Based on current form, Glamorgan will fancy their chances of beating Somerset in this fixture. With back-to-back victories in the competition, the home side will be looking to deliver another clinical performance in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Somerset will have to bring their A-game to the table to overcome Glamorgan in this contest.

Expect Glamorgan to eke out a close win over Somerset at Cardiff.

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