T20 Blast 2021, South Group: GLA vs SOM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Glamorgan will go one-on -ne against Somerset in the South Group Match on Friday. Glamorgan have already knocked themselves out of the knockout qualification, with 2 of their matches still to be played. They lost to Sussex in their previous encounter by 33 runs, which ended their hopes.

Meanwhile, Somerset lost to Hampshire by 75 runs in their previous encounter, which is a huge loss in the T20 format. They missed the services of Lewis Gregory and Craig Overton. With 6 wins, 4 losses, and 2 no results, they are currently sitting at 4^th spot in the South Group standings with 14 points.

Match Details:

Glamorgan vs Somerset, South Group

Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Date & Time: July 16th at 11:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM local time

Live Streaming: Youtube/Team website

Pitch Report:

The seamers will be thrilled to bowl on this surface where the ball talks a lot after pitching. It will be challenging for the batter to face the new ball. Having said that, they can score more runs if they do hang in for long. Whoever wins the toss should bat first.

Probable Playing XIs for GLA vs SOM:

Glamorgan

Kiran Carlson, David Lloyd, Colin Ingram, Billy Root, Chris Cooke (c & wk), Dan Douthwaite, James Weighell, Callum Taylor, Sam Pearce, Andrew Salter, Roman Walker

Somerset

Devon Conway, George Bartlett, Will Smeed, Lewis Goldsworthy, Tom Lammonby, Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, Craig Overton / James Hildreth, Marchant de Lange, Jack Brooks, Max Waller

Top Picks for GLA vs SOM Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Glamorgan

Glamorgan’s batting responsibilities are on the shoulders of David Lloyd. The 29-year-old opener has mustered 239 runs in 10 innings, including a half-century, in the last game against Sussex.

Dan Douthwaite is a handy pick for your fantasy teams as he can contribute with both bat and ball. He is the leading wicket-taker for Glamorgan in this tournament with 14 wickets. He has also scored 157 runs in 9 innings at an average of 17.44.

Top Picks ­– Somerset

Devon Conway had a rare failure in the last game against Hampshire, as he got out on the 2^nd ball of the innings for a duck. In only 6 innings so far this tournament, he has scored 235 runs at an average of 58.75.

Upcoming young talent Will Smeed has got a wide range of shots and he will be a good pick for your fantasy teams. He has smashed 237 runs in 8 innings at an average of 33.85 and a strike rate of 143.63.

GLA vs SOM Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Devon Conway (c), Chris Cooke (vc), David Lloyd, Kiran Carlson, Will Smeed, Roelof van der Merwe, Dan Douthwaite, Lewis Goldsworthy, Craig Overton, Marchant de Lange, Roman Walker

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

Devon Conway, Chris Cooke, Colin Ingram, David Lloyd (c), Billy Root, Will Smeed (vc), Dan Douthwaite, Lewis Goldsworthy, Marchant de Lange, Craig Overton, Andrew Salter

GLA vs SOM Risky Captaincy Choices:

Colin Ingram has had a pretty ordinary tournament with the bat, as he managed to score only 131 runs in 10 matches. That being said, he is an experienced cricketer and you can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Roelof van der Merwe can be a game-changer for Somerset, given his all-round abilitues. You can take a risk and choose as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Sam Pearce has played 3 matches in this tournament and yet to pick a wicket. It’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.