Somerset vs Derbyshire, Royal London One-Day Cup, Today Match Prediction 25 July 2021

som vs derby Match Prediction & Analysis

Royal London One-Day Cup is up and running despite missing a host of players to other tournaments this season. Already 50 players have made their List-A debuts for their respective franchises in just 6 matches. Derbyshire lost their opening match against Leicestershire and will be looking to get their first points in this match. Somerset will be looking to find their best XI with the available players as early as possible. Both teams will be eager to get momentum on their side.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Somerset Preview

Eddie Bryon, George Bartlett, and Lewis Goldsworthy are the experienced players in the Somerset batting line-up and will be expected to score the bulk of runs in this season. Sam young, Jamie Baird, George Thomas, and Ben Green are all set to make their List-A debut in this match.

Their bowling attack will be led by the English spinner Jack leach until the India test matches.  Part-time Leggie Eddie Bryon will partner him in the spin department. Their pace attack bares new look with the likes of Sonny baker, Ned Leonard, Kasey Aldridge, and Ben Green.  

Top players to bet on:

George Thomas – Thomas looked impressive in his 53-ball 68 runs in the warm-up game and he took the attack to the opposition despite coming in at a tough situation. He smashed 5 boundaries and 3 sixes to score runs at a strike rate of nearly 130.

Jack leach – Leach has a big ask of taking the responsibility as a senior bowler in the squad. He must not only lead but also guide the younger bowlers with his experience at the big stage.   

Somerset Predicted Playing XI:

Jack leach (C), Eddie Bryon, George Bartlett, Lewis Goldsworthy, Sam young, Jamie Baird, George Thomas, Ben Green, Sonny baker, Ned Leonard, Kasey Aldridge

Derbyshire Preview

Derbyshire posted a good total of 275 runs on board in the last game. Billy Godleman (116 runs) lead their innings with a 106-run partnership with Brooke Guest (40 runs) first then a 99-run partnership with Hosein (38 runs). Some late order cameos from lower order batsmen helped them score 40+ runs in last 5 overs.

Their bowlers did not challenge the opposition batsmen as they lost the match by 6 wickets with 21 balls remaining. Ravi Rampaul and Matt McKiernan took a wicket each while Ben Aitchison picked up 2 late wickets when the match was almost in the favor of the opposition.

Top players to bet on:

Billy Godleman – Godleman started the season with a brilliant century and acrid his team`s batting unit. We expect him to make yet another big score in this match too.   

Ravi Rampaul – Rampaul had bowling figures of 10-0-46-1 in the last game. He is predominantly a swing bowler and can trouble the opposition with the new ball effectively.  

Derbyshire Predicted Playing XI:

Billy Godleman (c), Harry Came, Brooke Guest, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Anuj Dal, Harvey Hosein (wk), Matt McKiernan, Connor Marshall, Nils Priestley, Ben Aitchison, Ravi Rampaul

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Taunton weather looks dark and gloomy with nearly 70% chances of rain as per the forecasters.  We expect rain to make an impact in this game.   

Venue Details

Taunton is a slightly bowling friendly wicket traditionally but teams have posted some big 300+ scores off late and we need to wait till the morning to find the grass covering on the pitch. We expect a true pitch with an average score of 260-280 runs in this match.

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing teams have 10-4 win-loss record here in last 15 matches and with rain threat around we expect both captains to take the safe option of chasing in this match.