T20 Blast 2021, Semi-Final 1: HAM vs SOM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

The first semi-final of the English T20 Blast 2021 is going to be played between Hampshire and Somerset. Hampshire did well in the second quarter-final against Nottinghamshire as their bowlers fought till the end and bowled out the opposition for 119 runs. Hampshire had the upper hand in their previous battle with Somerset and won the game by a margin of 75 runs.

Somerset, on the other hand, have been one of the most consistent performers of the T20 Blast competition. Their batting order looked strong in the third quarter-final against Lancashire as they chased down the target of 185 runs posted by them. We can expect a tough competition between these two teams on Saturday.

Match Details:

Hampshire vs Somerset, Semi-Final 1

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Date & Time: 18th September at 3:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Fan Code

Pitch Report:

The track at this venue looks like batting-friendly where batsmen enjoyed batting on this surface. Bowlers have to hit the right line and length to contain the run flow.

Probable Playing XIs for HAM vs SOM:

Hampshire:

Tom Prest, Liam Dawson, Scott Currie, Lewis McManus (wk), D Arcy Short, James Vince (c), Mason Crane, Chris Wood, James Fuller, Joe Weatherly, Bradley Wheel.

Somerset:

Lewis Gregory (c), Will Smeed, Roelof van der Merwe, Jack Brooks, Josh Davey, Tom Abell, Tom Banton (wk), Ben Green, James Hildreth, Merchant de Lange, Tom Lammonby.

Top picks for HAM vs SOM Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Hampshire

The skipper of the side, James Vince is the leading run-getter for Hampshire in this season. He has mustered 371 runs from 11 games at an average of 33.72, including a hundred to his name.

With the ball, Scott Currie has been the leading bowler for Hampshire. He has bagged 17 wickets in this season with the best figure of 5/22.

Top Picks – Somerset

Will Smeed has been the top performer for Somerset, having amassed 327 runs from 12 games that he has played, at an average of well above 32.

Merchant de Lange will be the strike bowler for Somerset in the upcoming game. He has plucked 17 wickets after featuring in 12 games.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HAM vs SOM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Tom Banton, James Vince (C), Joe Weatherly, Will Smeed, Roelof van der Merwe, D Arcy Short, Liam Dawson, Tom Lammonby, Merchant de Lange, Bradley Wheal, Scott Currie (VC)

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HAM vs SOM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Lewis McManus, Tom Banton (VC), James Vince, Tom Abell, Will Smeed, Roelof van der Merwe, Lewis Gregory, D Arcy Short (C), Merchant de Lange, Bradley Wheal, Scott Currie

Today’s HAM vs SOM 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.