SOM vs ESS Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Bob Willis Trophy 2020, Final

Match Details:

The Final of the Bob Willis Trophy 2020 is all set to be played between Somerset and Essex at the Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. 

This match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM Local Time (3:00 PM IST).

Preview:

After some enthralling games of English county cricket, we have arrived at the finals of the 2020 edition of Bob Willis Trophy. As some wold have predicted at the start of the competition, our two finalists are Essex and Somerset. The former have won 4 of the 5 games so far.

The match they didn’t win, against Hampshire, was washed out because of incessant rain. Just like them, Somerset have also won 4 of the 5 games so far. Both sides were enormously dominant in their respective groups, which sets up for an exciting final.

Weather Report:

The weather at Lord’s Cricket Ground might not be very cricket-friendly for the first couple of days. There are 70% chances of precipitation in the first game. However, things will change for better from Day 3 onwards.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch is expected to be bowling-friendly for the first day or two, but as it grows older, the batsmen will find it easier to bat on this track.

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Somerset:

Eddie Byrom, Tom Lammonby, Tom Abell (C), Ben Green, George Bartlett, Steven Davies (WK), Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Josh Davey, Jack Brooks, Jack Leach.

Bench: Dom Bess and Roelof van der Merwe.

Essex: 

Alastair Cook, Paul Walter, Tom Westley (C), Dan Lawrence, Feroze Khushi, Ryan ten Doeschate, Adam Wheater (WK), Simon Harmer, Aaron Beard, Sam Cook, Jamie Porter.

Bench: Ben Allison and Nick Brownie.

Top Picks for SOM vs ESS:

Alastair Cook has scored 360 runs in 9 games so far, which includes a sublime century. He has an average of 45. The veteran can be in for some runs in the final.

Simon Harmer has been spitting fire in the ongoing edition of Bob Willis Trophy. He has picked up 34 wickets in just 5 matches, which includes 3 5-wicket hauls. He has an extraordinary average of 13.70.

Craig Overton has been Somerset’s most reliable bowler so far. He has picked up 28 wickets in 5 games, which includes a couple of 5-wicket hauls. He has an average of just over 10.

Tom Lammonby has scored 343 runs in 5 games for Somerset so far. He has struck two centuries in this year’s Bob Willis Trophy. Lammonby boasts of a brilliant average of 49.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options –  Craig Overton, Simon Harmer, Tom Abell

Vice-Captain Options –  Tom Lammonby, Alastair Cook, Aaron Beard

Suggested Playing XI No.1 of  SOM vs ESS for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper –  Steven Davies

Batters – Alastair Cook (VC), Tom Abell, Ben Green, Eddie Byrom

All-Rounders – Simon Harmer (C), Lewis Gregory, Tom Lammonby

Bowlers – Sam Cook, Jamie Porter, Craig Overton

12th Man – Adam Wheater

Suggested Playing XI No.2 of SOM vs ESS for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Adam Wheater

Batters –  Alastair Cook, Tom Abell, Eddie Byrom

All-Rounders –  Paul Walter, Dan Lawrence, Simon Harmer, Tom Lammonby (VC)

Bowlers – Craig Overton (C), Aaron Beard, Sam Cook

Keeper – Lewis Gregory

Expert Advice: 

Tom Abell has been phenomenal with the bat, scoring over 350 runs in just 5 games. He as an average of 44 and already has two centuries and a half-century to his name.

Probable Winners: 

Somerset are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.