Somerset vs Hampshire, County Championship Divison One, Today Match Prediction 10 July 2023

som vs ham Match Prediction & Analysis

Somerset will look to improve its position on the points table as they take on Hampshire in the 42nd County Championship Division One 2023 game. Somerset scored a big win against Nottinghamshire in their last game, and they will feel confident playing at home. Hampshire also comes with a big win against Middlesex, and they will look to continue with the same momentum.  

Somerset has won only once against Hampshire in the last five games between the two sides. They have been inconsistent and need to come up with a strong show in this game. Hampshire has enjoyed a good record against Somerset and has key players in good form. It will be an interesting game as Somerset plays at home, where the side has a good record.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Somerset Preview

Tom Abell's side registered its second victory of the season as they defeated Nottinghamshire by 399 runs in the last game. It was a confident performance from their batsmen and bowlers in the last game. They face a tougher opponent in this contest, and Abell would like his key players to deliver the goods and stay on top of the game.  

Tom Lammonby and Sean Dickson must give a good start in this game, as they will face a strong bowling attack. George Bartlett and James Rew hit hundreds in the last game, and they will look to do well in the middle order with Abell and Tom Kohler-Cadmore. Kasey Aldridge and Craig Overton must do well down the order.  

Craig Overton and Matt Henry bowled well in the last game, and the pair must grab early wickets to put the side in a comfortable position. Josh Davey has been in good form, and the side will need a good show from him as they take on a confident batting line-up. Aldridge and Shoaib Bashir must deliver the goods in the supporting role.

Somerset Predicted Playing XI:

Tom Abell (c), Tom Lammonby, Sean Dickson, George Bartlett, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, James Rew (wk), Kasey Aldridge, Craig Overton, Matt Henry, Josh Davey, Shoaib Bashir

Hampshire Preview

James Vince's side put up an excellent show in the last game as they defeated Middlesex by an innings and 61 runs. Their batsmen did well, and the bowlers followed this up with good spells in the one-sided game. They are third in the Championship points table and look to move up, winning this game.  

Fletcha Middleton has done well this season and will look to deliver a strong start with Joe Weatherley. Nick Gubbins will be confident after his hundred in the last game, and he must do well in the middle order with James Vince and Ben Brown. Liam Dawson was the top scorer in the last game, and he will look to add runs with James Fuller and Felix Organ in the lower middle order.  

Their bowlers did well in the last game, and the side will expect a good spell from Mohammad Abbas and Keith Barker in this game. Dawson took 12 wickets in the last game and will be confident here. The side will also need a good show from Kyle Abbitt, Organ, and James Fuller, as Somerset has a strong batting line-up.

Hampshire Predicted Playing XI:

James Vince (c), Joe Weatherley, Fletcha Middleton, Nick Gubbins, Ben Brown (wk), Liam Dawson, Felix Organ, James Fuller, Keith Barker, Kyle Abbott, Mohammad Abbas

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

There are predictions for rain at Taunton during the game. The surface has been flat, and the ball has come onto the bat nicely. However, bowlers will get some assistance from the surface due to the overcast conditions, and the side batting first will like to have 350 runs on the board.

Venue Details

The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, is a batsman's paradise. It is one of the smallest grounds in the world and allows batsmen to hit the ball in the air carefree. Fast bowlers get some assistance from the surface, but this venue has been harsh on the spinners.

Toss: To Bat

It is one of the best batting surfaces in England, and batsmen do well. We saw the side batting first in the last game, winning by a big margin. We expect this trend to continue, and the side winning the toss won't hesitate to bat first in this game.