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

Preview:

Hampshire finally broke their 4-match losing streak and won a game after a long gap of nearly 4 weeks, by beating Gloucestershire by 10 runs. This was their 2^nd win in this tournament. They still are placed at the bottom of the South Group standings with 7 points. Every match is a must-win for them to qualify for the knockouts.

Meanwhile, Somerset have won 5 of their last 6 matches before coming into this match. They defeated Middlesex in their previous match by 5 runs (D/L Method) and moved to the 2^nd spot in the standings. Earlier, they had outplayed Hampshire by 7 runs in this tournament, which will give them an extra advantage ahead of this match.

Match Details:

Hampshire vs Somerset, South Group

Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Date & Time: July 9th at 11:30 PM IST and 7:00 PM local time

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Pitch Report:

The wicket here at Southampton offers equal help for both batters and bowlers. The teams batting first have successfully defended the target in the last 2 matches, and going, by the previous results whoever wins the toss should bat first.

Probable Playing XIs for HAM vs SOM:

Hampshire

Tom Prest / Toby Albert, D’Arcy Short, Tom Prest, Colin de Grandhomme, Joe Weatherley, Lewis McManus, James Fuller, Chris Wood (c), Scott Currie, Mason Crane, Brad Wheal

Somerset

Devon Conway, George Bartlett, Will Smeed, Lewis Goldsworthy, Tom Lammonby, Ben Green, Eddie Byrom, Roelof van der Merwe, Marchant de Lange, Jack Brooks, Max Waller (c)

Top Picks for HAM vs SOM Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Hampshire

Teenager Tom Prest scored his 1^st half-century in his only 3^rd T20, in the previous match against Gloucestershire. He remained not out on 59 from 42 balls.

Colin de Grandhomme didn’t do well in the last couple of matches, but he is a resilient player who will be hungry to perform well in this match. In 3 matches so far in this tournament, he has scored 73 runs and has picked up 2 wickets.

Top Picks ­– Somerset

Devon Conway is having a dream run this year. He has played 5 matches in this year’s T20 Blast and has already scored 235 runs at an average of 78.33, with the highest score of 81*.

Will Smeed is a clean striker of the ball and he is doing his job really well at the moment. He has amassed 222 runs in 7 innings so far in this tournament, at an average of 37 and a strike rate of 142.3.

HAM vs SOM Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Devon Conway (c), Joe Weatherley, D’Arcy Short, Will Smeed, Tom Prest, Colin de Grandhomme (vc), James Fuller, Lewis Goldsworthy, Max Waller, Marchant de Lange, Scott Currie

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

Devon Conway, Joe Weatherley, George Bartlett, D’Arcy Short, Will Smeed (c), Tom Prest (vc), Roelof van der Merwe, Colin de Grandhomme, Marchant de Lange, Chris Wood, Mason Crane

HAM vs SOM Risky Captaincy Choices:

Joe Weatherley has scored 206 runs in 7 matches at an average of 29.42. He will be a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Roelof van der Merwe is back in the squad after recovering from injury. You can take a risk and pick as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Since Devon Conway is the first-choice wicketkeeper it is better to avoid Lewis McManus 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.