HAM vs SOM Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today’s Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Report

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HAM vs SOM Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today’s Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Report

Hampshire and Somerset will face off in the first semi-final of English T20 blast on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Edgbaston, Birmingham

Hampshire did not have a start they wanted to get in the tournament, but they can certainly have the finish and that is exactly what matters the most. They finished the season in fourth place on the table, with 15 points. They are coming off a win over Nottinghamshire, which was a hard-fought contest.

On the other hand, Somerset placed second in the South Group with eight wins following the group stage matches. In the previous encounter, they defeated Lancashire by a comfortable seven wickets. Somerset will be a difficult team to beat if they can continue to improve on their recent performances.

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HAM vs SOM Match Details

Match: Hampshire vs Somerset

Date and Time: 18^th September, 3.30 pm IST

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

HAM vs SOM Pitch Report

The surface of the Edgbaston Cricket Ground is a batting-friendly surface that is expected to help batters in both innings. To gain any early purchase, the pacers will have to bowl tight length, and the spinners will have to bowl tight line.

HAM vs SOM Whether Reports

On Matchday, the temperature is forecast to be around 21°C, with 60% humidity and a wind speed of 13 km/hr. During the game, there is a 30% probability of rain.

HAM vs SOM Injury Report

Hamphire: N/A

Somerset: N/A

HAM vs SOM Probable Playing 11 Today

Hampshire (HAM):

Tom Prest, D’Arcy Short, James Vince (c), Joe Weatherly, Lewis McManus (wk), James Fuller, Liam Dawson, Scott Currie, Chris Wood, Mason Crane, Brad Wheal.

Somerset (SOM)

Tom Banton (wk), Will Smeed, James Hildreth, Tom Abell, Lewis Goldworthy, Lewis Gregory (c), Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, Marchant de Lange, Josh Davey, Craig Overton.

HAM vs SOM Players Stats

Hampshire:

James Vince: 11 matches, 371 runs

D’Arcy Short: 12 matches, 316 runs, 6 wickets

Joe Weatherly: 12 matches, 339 runs

Brad Wheal: 12 matches, 16 wickets

Scott Currie: 8 matches, 17 wickets

Somerset

Tom Banton: 8 matches, 237 runs

Will Smeed: 12 matches, 327 runs

Lewis Goldworthy: 10 matches, 166 runs, 7 wickets

Marchant de Lange: 12 matches, 17 wickets

Craig Overton: 9 matches, 12 wickets

Today’s HAM vs SOM Dream11 match top picks

Wicketkeeper

Tom Banton: From the wicketkeeper position, Banton is an excellent choice. Throughout the season, he has been impressive hitting 237 runs in eight matches.

Batsmen

James Vince: Vince is an excellent choice in the batting department. So far, the skipper of Hampshire has scored 371 runs in league matches.

Will Smeed: He has been reliable batsman for Somerset. He has struck 327 runs in 12 matches.

All-rounder:

D’Arcy Short: Short has contributed in both elements of the game scoring 316 runs as

Well as picking six wickets in twelve matches.

Lewis Goldworthy: Goldworthy has been performing excellent with both bat and ball. He has smashed 166 runs and also picking 7 wickets in ten matches.

Bowlers

Marchant de Lange: Lange has shown to be a bowler to watch. In his ten outings, he has taken 17 wickets.

Brad Wheal: So far, he’s grabbed 16 wickets in twelve matches. He’s been consistent with the ball for a long time and is expected to continue doing so.