400% up to ₹70,000 on 4 Deposits with Reg Code: TOPBK
Somerset vs Birmingham Bears, RLODC, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Birmingham Bears won the toss and choose to bowl first
Somerset beat Birmingham Bears by 125 runs
Can Somerset make the most of the home advantage?
- Somerset has won the last four out of six games at this venue
- The team batting first has won the last four out of five games here
- The average first innings score in the last two seasons has been 289
Somerset to win
| Tournament: | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 18.9°C|Patchy rain nearby |
Play with best betting app for India users! Get TheTopBookies App and gain access to all safe and secure Indian gambling mobile applications.
SOM vs WRW Match Prediction & Analysis
We are in the most interesting phase of the England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026. Somerset will look to make the most of the home advantage as they face Birmingham Bears in the 18th game. Somerset defeated Gloucestershire in the last game and look to improve on that. The Bears went down against the Notts Outlaws and need a better performance in this game.
Somerset have a good record at this venue, having won the last four of six games. They have a stronger batting lineup, which is an advantage on a small ground like this. The Bears have suffered consecutive losses and the bowling attack has looked a bit rusty. It will be interesting to see which team wins the game.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SOM
W
L
L
W
W
SOM
WRW
L
L
W
W
W
WRW
283/7 in 48.3 5.84
282/10 in 49.5 5.66
315/5 in 48.4 6.47
312/9 in 50.0 6.24
203/5 in 20.0 10.15
173/6 in 20.0 8.65
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 6 Matches
Show More Show Less
230/10 in 46.5
RLODC
233/6 in 43.4
TEAMS PREVIEW
Somerset Preview
After losing their first game of the season, Lewis Goldsworthy and his men made a strong comeback in the last game. They defeated Gloucestershire by 35 runs, riding on the back of a strong batting performance. Goldsworthy expects a better show from his bowlers in this game, as they face a strong batting unit.
Archie Vaughan and Savin Perera delivered a good start in the last game, and the team expects a similar performance from them. Joshua Thomas made 97 runs in the last game and looks forward to building partnerships with Tom Lammonby and Lewis Goldsworthy. Johnny Connell, Kian Roberts, and Benjamin Church must do the big hitting in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack struggled in the last game. JT Langridge and Joshua Shaw leaked runs with the new ball, and the team needs better spells from the pair. Migael Pretorius has picked up 4 wickets and must trouble the batters in the middle overs with Archie Vaughan. Lewis Goldsworthy and Joshua Thomas must deliver the goods in the supporting roles.
Interesting Stats
- Tom Lammonby has made 175 runs in two games at an average of 87.50
- Migael Pretorius has picked up 4 wickets in two games at an average of 23.75
SOM Over/Under Betting Tips
Lewis Goldsworthy First Innings Runs Over 30.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Somerset Predicted Playing XI:
Lewis Goldsworthy (c), Archie Vaughan, Savin Perera, Tom Lammonby, Joshua Thomas, Johnny Connell, Kian Roberts, Benjamin Church (wk), Migael Pretorius, Joshua Shaw, JT Langridge
Somerset Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026
Somerset Actual Playing XI:
Archie Vaughan, Joshua Thomas, JT Langridge, Josh Shaw, Jake Ball, James Theedom, Tom Lammonby, Lewis Goldsworthy, Johnny Connell, Savin Perera, Ben Church
Birmingham Bears Preview
Sam Hain returns to the team after missing out in the last game. He will be a worried man as the team is yet to get its campaign off the ground and has suffered two consecutive losses. They went down against the Notts Outlaws in the last game by 3 wickets. They have a good record against Somerset with four wins in the last five games. However, Somerset are a difficult team to beat at this venue, and Hain expects a strong show from his players.
Robert Yates and Vaansh Jani have thrown their wickets away early in both games, and the team needs a better start from the pair. The team's strength lies in the middle order, and it expects partnerships between Sam Hain, Alex Davies, and Theo Wylie. George Garton has made 117 runs in the lower middle order and must add quick runs along with Ethan Bamber.
The bowling attack has leaked almost 600 runs in two games and needs to pull up its socks. Eathan Bamber has bowled tight spells, and the team needs early wickets from him and Oliver Hannon-Dalby. Jacob Garlick has struggled with line and length and must bowl well in the middle overs with Jake Lintott. The team needs strong performances from Tazeem Chaudry Ali and Robert Yates in the supporting roles.
Interesting Stats
- Jake Lintott has picked up 3 wickets in two games at an average of 18.33
- George Garton has made 117 runs in two games at an average of 58.50
BEARS Over/Under Betting Tips
Sam Hain First Innings Runs Over 40.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Birmingham Bears Predicted Playing XI:
Sam Hain (c), Robert Yates, Vaansh Jani, Alex Davies (wk), Theo Wylie, George Garton, Jake Lintott, Ethan Bamber, Tazeem Chaudry Ali, Jacob Garlick, Oliver Hannon-Dalby
Birmingham Bears Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026
Birmingham Bears Actual Playing XI:
Alex Davies, Kai Smith, Vansh Jani, Robert Yates, Tazeem Ali, Ethan Bamber, Oliver Hannon Dalby, Zen Malik, George Garton, Jake Lintott, Charlie Taylor
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The skies will be partly cloudy at Taunton, aiding the bowlers. The maximum temperature predicted for the day is 22°C, and the humidity will be around 64%. The wicket will be flat, allowing the batters to play their strokes.
SOM vs WRW Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton is a small venue, and batsmen have always enjoyed playing there. The short boundaries on all sides of the wicket make it a good one to bat on. There is little margin of error for the bowlers as mishits can go over the ropes at this ground. The average first innings score in the last two seasons has been 289. The side batting first will need 320 runs on the board to feel safe.
Toss: To Bat
It is a favorite hunting ground for the batsmen. Bowlers have struggled to contain runs due to the ground's small size. In the last six games, the team batting first has won four times. The team winning the toss would look to capitalize on this by batting first.
SOM vs WRW
Winning Prediction
Birmingham Bears enter this game under pressure. They have lost the first two games and need to win here to keep hopes alive. The bowling attack must stand tall and deliver a good show here. Somerset play at home and have more firepower in their batting. We expect a close game, but Somerset have a slight edge.
Somerset to win
1xBet
400% up to ₹70,000 on 4 Deposits with Reg Code: TOPBK