SOM vs HAM: Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for T20 Blast 2021, South Group

Match Details

Somerset and Hampshire will face off against each other in a South Group encounter. This match will be played at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton.

This encounter will begin at 11:00 PM IST and will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview

The Somerset side are occupying 5th place in the points table in the South Group. They have emerged triumphant in 2 out of the 6 matches that it has featured in. In their previous match against the Surrey outfit, the Somerset side beat their opposition with 7 wickets to spare.

Hampshire, on the other hand, has experienced an abysmal campaign in the tournament. They are placed at 8th place in the South Group. Their previous encounter against the Gloucestershire side was abandoned.

Probable Playing XI for SOM vs HAM

Somerset

Tom Banton, James Hildreth, Will Smeed, Lewis Goldsworthy, Tom Lammonby, Lewis Gregory(C), Craig Overton, Ben Green, Jack Leach, Josh Davey, Max Waller

Hampshire

James Vince(C), D’Arcy Short, Joe Weatherley, Lewis McManus, Liam Dawson, James Fuller, Tom Alsop, Ryan Stevenson, Kyle Abbott, Mason Crane, Chris Wood

Captaincy Picks for SOM vs HAM

James Hildreth

James Hildreth sizzled with the willow for Somerset in the match against the Surrey side. He scored a sensational 72 off 59 deliveries and helped his side to comfortably cross the finish line against the opposition. Hildreth will surely play a key role for his side.

Joe Weatherley

In the match between Hampshire and Middlesex that took place on 15th June 2021, Joe Weatherley blasted a quickfire 41 at a strike rate of close to 180. Weatherley is a batsman who can tame any bowling attack when he is in the groove.

Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

2-Player Team

James Hildreth (C), D ‘Arcy Short

3-Player Team

Joe Weatherley (C), Mason Crane, Tom Banton

4-Player Team

Will Smeed (C), Jack Leach, Kyle Abbott, Ryan Stevenson

11-Player Team

Lewis McManus, Tom Banton, James Hildreth (VC), D’ Arcy Short, Will Smeed, Joe Weatherley (C), James Fuller, Lewis Gregory, Mason Crane, Kyle Abbott, Ryan Stevens

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.