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

Preview:

Somerset will host Kent in the South Group match of the T20 Blast 2021 on Tuesday. Somerset batted extremely well in both of their matches, but weren’t able to bowl as good and eventually lost the matches. It will be a tough ask for them as they taking on the mighty Kent unit.

Kent have won all 3 matches they have played in this tournament and are currently placed themselves at the 2^nd spot in the South Group Standings with 6 points. They have won 12 matches against Somerset in their last 19 head-to-head matches and hence they will start as favourites in this match.

Match Details:

Somerset vs Kent, South Group

Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton

Date & Time: June 15th at 11:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM local time

Live Streaming: Youtube

Pitch Report:

It’s an out-and-out batting wicket where teams chasing have won the last 2 matches played here. It’s difficult to contain runs on this venue. Whoever wins the toss should bowl first.

Probable Playing XIs for SOM vs KET:

Somerset

Tom Banton (wk), James Hildreth, Will Smeed, Tom Abell, Eddie Byrom, Lewis Gregory (c), Ben Green, Josh Davey, Craig Overton, Marchant de Lange, Jack Leach / Max Waller

Kent

Joe Denly, Daniel Bell-Drummond (c), Sam Billings, Zak Crawley, Jack Leaning, Jordan Cox, Darren Stevens, Grant Stewart, Qais Ahmad, Matt Milnes, Fred Klaassen

Top Picks for SOM vs KET Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Somerset

Tom Abell was the top scorer for Somerset in their previous match against Surrey, scoring 69 runs from 44 balls, which comprised of 9 fours and a six.

Tom Banton was dismissed early in both matches. He is a talented player who likes to score runs from ball one and also got a wide range of shots in his arc.

Top Picks – Kent

Jack Leaning has accumulated the most runs for Kent in this tournament, scoring 146 runs in 3 matches at an average of 73 with a strike rate of 152.08. He also picked up one wicket at an economy of 7.5.

Sam Billings’ return to the squad will immensely help the side. He is likely to keep wickets in this match and will be a must-buy for your fantasy teams.

SOM vs KET Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Sam Billings (c), Tom Banton (vc), Jordan Cox, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Jack Leaning, Tom Abell, Joe Denly, Lewis Gregory, Marchant de Lange, Josh Davey, Qais Ahmad

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

Jordan Cox, James Hildreth, Daniel Bell-Drummond (c), Jack Leaning, Tom Abell (vc), Joe Denly, Lewis Gregory, Ben Green, Josh Davey, Qais Ahmad, Fred Klaassen

SOM vs KET Risky Captaincy Choices:

Lewis Gregory has managed to score only 26 runs in the last 2 matches and he didn’t pick wickets. Going with his current form, he will be a risky captaincy pick.

Fred Klaassen was the pick of the bowler so far for Kent, picking up 7 wickets in 3 matches. You can take a risk in picking him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Matt Milnes has managed to pick 2 wickets in 3 matches so far in this tournament. It’s hard to include him in the fantasy teams for this match.

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.