T20 Blast 2022: GLO vs SOM Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Gloucestershire and Somerset?

Somerset will be hoping to dethrone Surrey from the summit position of the points table when they take on the fourth-placed Gloucestershire on Thursday (June 9) at the Bristol County Ground. Somerset have started the season brightly with four wins out of five and are looking to go one step further this season after last year’s defeat to Kent in the final. Tom Abell’s side steamrolled Glamorgan in the last game as their batters chased a target of 174 in just 14.1 overs. 

Gloucestershire, on the other hand, are coming into the game after a comfortable win against Glamorgan in their previous outing. Glenn Phillips impressed with his all-round performance against Glamorgan as he picked up 2 for 22 in his three overs with the ball and followed it up with a match-winning 40 off 27 deliveries. Jack Taylor’s side faces a stiff challenge against this well-balanced Somerset XI, but he will look to take advantage of the home conditions.

Match Details

Venue: County Ground, Bristol

Date and Time: June 09, 2022, 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Report

Although the pitch at Bristol County Ground is flat and suits the batters, there will be some assistance for the new ball bowlers. The team winning the toss will likely bat first and put a big score on the board. The slower bowlers usually struggle here as the ball doesn’t grip much.

Probable playing XI:

Gloucestershire

Miles Hammond, James Bracey (wk), Ian Cockbain, Glenn Phillips, Ryan Higgins, Jack Taylor (c), Benny Howell, David Payne, Tom Smith, Josh Shaw, Zak Chappell

Somerset

Will Smeed, Tom Banton (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Tom Abell (c), Tom Lammonby, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, Marchant de Lange, Josh Davey 

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Rilee Rossouw 

Somerset’s Rilee Rossouw is the leading run-scorer of this year’s tournament with 278 runs in just five matches, averaging a staggering 92.66. The southpaw has also hit 18 sixes, the second-highest this term. His form has been key for the Somerset side in their campaign so far.

Probable best bowler of the match

David Payne

Gloucestershire’s David Payne has been one of their best performers this season. The left-arm medium-pacer has picked up 13 wickets in five outings and is the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. He picked up two wickets in the previous game against Glamorgan and will look to continue with his good form with the ball.

Today’s Match Prediction: Somerset to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.