Match 126 of the Vitality Blast, 2023 has Somerset taking on Kent at the The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on 2nd July 2023 at 11:00 PM IST.
SOM vs KET (Somerset vs Kent), Match 126 - Match Information
Match: Somerset vs Kent, Match 126
Date: 2nd July 2023
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
SOM vs KET, The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 170 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bat first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the team batting first.
Weather Report for The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Temperature is expected to be around 18.78 °C with 55% humidity. 5.21 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 85% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
SOM vs KET, Head to Head
In the 23 matches played between these 2 teams, All Rounder of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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SOM vs KET Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton | 5 | 190 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 84, 0, 11, 42, 53 | - |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | 5 | 287 | 57.4 | 0 | 0 | 13, 111, 69, 38, 56 | - |
| Joe Denly | 5 | 190 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 30, 76, 0, 11, 73 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Thomas Banton
Tom Banton is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Tom Banton has scored 84, 0, 11, 42, 53 runs at an average of 38 per match.
- Daniel James Bell Drummond
Daniel Bell-Drummond is a Batter and has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 287 runs averaging 57.4 per match.
- Joseph Liam Denly
Joe Denly is a Batter and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Joe Denly is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 30, 76, 0, 11, 73 runs averaging 38 per match.
SOM vs KET Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 14, 0 | 4, 2, 3, 1, 1 |
| Michael Hogan | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | - | 1, 0, 2, 4, 2 |
| Josh Davey | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 5 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 3 |
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a Bowler and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 5 matches Matt Henry has taken 4, 2, 3, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 2.2. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 1, 3, 1, 2 wickets.
- Michael Garry Hogan
Michael Hogan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Michael Hogan has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. Michael Hogan has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 1, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- Joshua Henry Davey
Josh Davey is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 5 matches Josh Davey has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 1.2. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 8 wickets.
SOM vs KET Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Stewart | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.6 | - | 0, 3, 2, 1, 2 |
| Craig Overton | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 17, 0, 1, 0 | 1, 1, 3, 0, 1 |
| Ben Green | 5 | 95 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 40, 37, 0, 0, 18 | 1, 1, 2, 2, 4 |
- Grant Stewart
Grant Stewart is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Grant Stewart has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. Grant Stewart has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 2, 0, 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Craig Overton
Craig Overton can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Craig Overton has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. He is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 1, 1, 3, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 1.2. Craig Overton has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 2, 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Benjamin George Frederick Green
Ben Green can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches Ben Green has scored 95 runs at an average of 19 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast medium and in the recent matches has taken 1, 1, 2, 2, 4 wickets, averaging at 2 wickets per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 5 matches Ben Green played here and has taken 13 wickets.
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SOM vs KET Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton | 5 | 190 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 84, 0, 11, 42, 53 | - |
| Matt Henry | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 14, 0 | 4, 2, 3, 1, 1 |
| Ben Green | 5 | 95 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 40, 37, 0, 0, 18 | 1, 1, 2, 2, 4 |
| George Linde | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 13, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 2, 0, 0 |
| Jordan Cox | 5 | 179 | 35.8 | 0 | 0 | 37, 9, 20, 82, 31 | - |
| Michael Hogan | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | - | 1, 0, 2, 4, 2 |
The Top Point Getters for Somerset are Tom Banton with 127 match fantasy points. Matt Henry with 112 match fantasy points and Ben Green with 91 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Kent are George Linde with 74 match fantasy points. Jordan Cox with 66 match fantasy points and Michael Hogan with 43 match fantasy points.
SOM vs KET Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Stewart | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.6 | - | 0, 3, 2, 1, 2 |
| Craig Overton | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 17, 0, 1, 0 | 1, 1, 3, 0, 1 |
| Ben Green | 5 | 95 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 40, 37, 0, 0, 18 | 1, 1, 2, 2, 4 |
| Tom Banton | 5 | 190 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 84, 0, 11, 42, 53 | - |
| Matt Henry | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 14, 0 | 4, 2, 3, 1, 1 |
- Grant Stewart
Grant Stewart is an All Rounder and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. Grant Stewart has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 2, 0, 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Craig Overton
Craig Overton is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Craig Overton has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. He is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 1, 1, 3, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 1.2. Craig Overton has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 2, 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Benjamin George Frederick Green
Ben Green is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches Ben Green has scored 95 runs at an average of 19 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast medium and in the recent matches has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2 per match. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 5 matches Ben Green played here and has taken 1, 4, 3, 4, 1 wickets.
- Thomas Banton
Tom Banton is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 84, 0, 11, 42, 53 runs averaging 38 per match.
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a Bowler and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Matt Henry is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches Matt Henry played here and has taken 2, 1, 3, 1, 2 wickets.
SOM vs KET Squad Information
Kent (KET) Squad: Joe Denly, Kane Richardson, Michael Hogan, Alex Blake, Daniel Bell-Drummond, George Linde, Jack Leaning, Matthew Quinn, Sam Billings, Jaskaran Singh, Harry Finch, Wes Agar, Zak Crawley, Hamidullah Qadri, Fred Klaassen, Grant Stewart, Arshdeep Singh, James Logan, Jordan Cox, Nathan Gilchrist, Marcus O'Riordan, Joey Evison, Ben Compton, Tawanda Muyeye and Arafat Bhuiyan
Somerset (SOM) Squad: Peter Siddle, Steven Davies, Roelof van der Merwe, Josh Davey, Lewis Gregory, Lewis Goldsworthy, Jack Brooks, Craig Overton, Ish Sodhi, Jack Leach, Matt Henry, Andrew Umeed, Tom Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sean Dickson, Ben Green, George Bartlett, Tom Banton, Tom Lammonby, Kasey Aldridge, Will Smeed, Ned Leonard, James Rew, Sonny Baker, George Thomas, Alfie Ogborne and Shoaib Bashir
SOM vs KET Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Jordan Cox and Tom Banton
Batters: Alex Blake, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Joe Denly and Tom Kohler-Cadmore
All-Rounders: Ben Green and Craig Overton
Bowlers: Grant Stewart, Matt Henry and Michael Hogan
Captain: Grant Stewart
Vice-Captain: Craig Overton
SOM vs KET (Somerset vs Kent), Match 126 Preview
Somerset have played 13 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Kent have also played 13 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
Vitality Blast, 2023 Points Table
The points table of Vitality Blast, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Somerset beat Kent by 13 runs (D/L method). Ben Green scored the highest fantasy points for Somerset with 123 match fantasy points while Wes Agar topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Kent with 112 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Surrey vs Somerset Last Match Scorecard) played by Somerset against Surrey, Somerset beat Surrey by 18 runs. The top fantasy player for Somerset was Tom Banton who scored 127 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Sussex, Sussex beat Kent by 11 runs (D/L method). The top fantasy player for Kent was George Linde who scored 74 fantasy points.