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

The Vitality T20 Blast 2022 is down to its 21st match with Somerset and Essex from the south group scheduled to lock horns on Sunday, May 29, at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.

After winning their first game of the season, Somerset are sitting at the second spot on the points table. 

While Lewis Gregory shone brightly with the ball, it was the 121-run stand between Rilee Rossouw and Tom Abell that saw them through in their last game versus Kent.

On the other side, Essex have also started their campaign on a high with a win against Kent and are placed at the third position on the table, right below Somerset.

Aron Nijjar and Matthew Critchley fared well with the ball. Paul Walter top-scored with 47* to help Somerset gun down the 185-run target.

Match Details:

Match: Somerset vs Essex, Match 21

Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton

Date & Time: May 29 at 8:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode and ECB website.

Pitch Report: As a typical modern-day English wicket, it will most probably be a belter. Pacers can come in handy in the early overs, but it will likely be a tough day for the bowlers at the office.

Head-To-Head:

The two teams have come face-to-face 13 times, out of which Somerset have won on seven occasions, while Essex have won six matches.

Squads:

Somerset (13-man squad): Tom Abell (c), Tom Banton, George Bartlett, Jack Brooks, Josh Davey, Marchant de Lange, Lewis Goldsworthy, Ben Green, Lewis Gregory, Tom Lammonby, Rilee Rossouw, Will Smeed, Roelof van der Merwe.

Essex (13-man squad): Simon Harmer (c), Ben Allison, William Buttleman, Samuel Cook, Matthew Critchley, Aron Nijjar, Daniel Sams, Shane Snater, Michael Pepper, Adam Rossington, Jamal Richards, Paul Walter, Tom Westley.

Probable Playing XI:

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

Essex: William Buttleman, Adam Rossington (wk), Michael Pepper, Matthew Critchley, Paul Walter, Daniel Sams, Tom Westley, Simon Harmer (c), Aron Nijjar, Ben Allison, Samuel Cook

CREX XI Suggestion:

Wicket-Keeper: Tom Banton, William Buttlemam, Adam Rossington

Batters: Rilee Rossouw, Tom Abell, Paul Walter

All-Rounders: Lewis Gregory, Matthew Critchley

Bowlers: Aron Nijjar, Josh Davey, Marchant de Lange

Captain: Tom Banton

Vice-Captain: Rilee Rossouw