T20 Blast 2022 | GLO vs SOM | Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI

Gloucestershire will be up against the challenge of Somerset in Match 60 of T20 Blast 2022 on June 9 (Thursday) at County Ground, Bristol. 

Gloucestershire are fourth in the South Group points table with a 50 per cent win ratio in 6 appearances. In their last league match, the trio of David Payne-Glenn Phillips-Benny Howell picked up two wickets each to restrict the opposition to 158. Then James Bracey (63) and Phillips (40) were the key contributors to the team in successfully chasing down the target, with one over to spare. 

Gloucs are unbeaten at their home ground and would look to continue the same form. In the squad, George Scott has been added for this game. The Dutch pacer Paul Van Mekereen still misses out due to an ankle injury. 

Chris Dent featured for the Second XI team, and is on his path to recovery. 

On the other hand, Somerset are placed second in the table with four wins in five league matches. In their last outing, Ben Green finished with figures of 29/5, but other bowlers could not do well, as the opposition posted 173 on the board. In reply, Will Smeed (94), Tom Banton (45), and Rilee Rossouw (30) were impactful with their performance to chase the score with more than five overs to spare. 

Jack Leach and Craig Overton will remain unavailable due to international duties. However, the experienced pacer Peter Siddle has been added to the squad. The Tom Abell-side is not expected to make any changes in the Playing XI of this fixture. 

Match Details

Match: Gloucestershire vs Somerset, Match 60

Venue: County Ground, Bristol

Date & Time: June 9 at 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode and YouTube

Pitch Report: It has been a surface which has assisted the batters on most occasions. The par score on this pitch will be 160, with the bowlers required to maintain their line lengths. Most of the matches have been won by the team batting first at Bristol. 

Head-To-Head

In a total of 29 T20 encounters between both teams, Somerset hold an edge with victories on 15 occasions. In the last edition, Somerset won both the matches by a comfortable margin. 

Squads  

Gloucestershire: Miles Hammond, James Bracey (wk), Ian Cockbain, Glenn Phillips, Jack Taylor (c), Ryan Higgins, Benny Howell, Tom Smith, David Payne, Zak Chappell, Josh Shaw, George Scott, Ben Wells, Matt Taylor

Somerset: Tom Abell (c), Tom Banton, George Bartlett, Jack Brooks, Josh Davey, Marchant de Lange, Lewis Goldsworthy, Ben Green, Lewis Gregory, Tom Lammonby, Rilee Rossouw, Peter Siddle, Will Smeed, Roelof van der Merwe.

Probable Playing XI

Gloucestershire: Miles Hammond, James Bracey (wk), Ian Cockbain, Glenn Phillips, Jack Taylor (c), Ryan Higgins, Benny Howell, Tom Smith, David Payne, Zak Chappell, Josh Shaw

Somerset: Will Smeed, Tom Banton (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Tom Abell (c), Tom Lammonby, Lewis Gregory, Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, Craig Overton, Marchant de Lange, Josh Davey

CREX XI Suggestion 

Wicket-Keeper: Glenn Phillips, James Bracey

Batters: Rilee Rossouw, Will Smeed, Jack Taylor, Miles Hammond

All-Rounders: Lewis Gregory, Ryan Higgins

Bowlers: David Payne, Josh Davey, Marchant de Lange 

Captain: Will Smeed

Vice-Captain: James Bracey