County Div-One 2022 | SOM vs YOR | Match Preview, CREX XI

Somerset will be up against Yorkshire in the upcoming fixture of County Division-One 2022. The match will be played at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, England, starting Tuesday, July 19. 


Somerset has struggled to put up a good fight in the ongoing season so far. They have managed to win just two of the seven matches they played so far. With 61 points in their account, they are currently languishing at the second last spot on the points table. 


As far as Yorkshire is concerned, the white rose club has also failed to find the groove in the championship thus far. They have won just one fixture and lost two while five of their games ended in a draw. With 96 points to their credit, they presently occupy the fifth spot in the standings. 


Key Performers


  • Adam Lyth has piled up 535 runs in 11 innings at an average of 35 and is currently the second leading run-scorer for Yorkshire. 

  • Craig Overton is leading the bowling charts for Somerset, having picked up 26 wickets in 10 innings. 

  • Jordan Thompson is the highest wicket-taker for Yorkshire, having plucked 29 scalps in 15 innings. 

Match Details

  • Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, England 

  • Date & Time: July 19 to July 22 at 3:30 PM IST

  • Live Streaming: YouTube Channels of the Respective Counties 

Pitch Report

The surface at Taunton, England will assist the quick bowlers in the early phases of the game. Later the wicket tends to become flat as the match advances to further stages. The average first-innings score here hovers around 330.  

CREX XI Suggestion


Wicket-Keeper: James Rew

Batters: Jonathan Tattersall, Adam Lyth, Tom Lammonby, Matt Renshaw

All-Rounders: George Hill, Lewis Goldsworthy, Tom Abell

Bowlers: Jordan Thompson, Peter Siddle, Dominic Bess

Captain: George Hill

Vice-Captain: Adam Lyth


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