Match 87 of the Vitality Blast, 2023 has Essex taking on Somerset at the The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford on 19th June 2023 at 11:30 PM IST.
ESS vs SOM (Essex vs Somerset), Match 87 - Match Information
Match: Essex vs Somerset, Match 87
Date: 19th June 2023
Time: 11:30 PM IST
Venue: The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford
ESS vs SOM, The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 163 runs. The pitch at the The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford
Temperature will hover around 22.16 °C and humidity is expected to be around 60%. 4.84 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 64% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
ESS vs SOM, Head to Head
In the 16 matches played between these 2 teams, Essex All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Somerset.
ESS vs SOM 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 Abell | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 0 | 0 | 39, 15, 12, 25, 11 | - |
| Tom Banton | 5 | 149 | 29.8 | 0 | 0 | 53, 26, 31, 27, 12 | - |
| Michael Pepper | 5 | 167 | 33.4 | 0 | 0 | 64, 0, 42, 13, 48 | - |
- Thomas Benjamin Abell
Tom Abell is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches Tom Abell has scored 102 runs averaging 20.4 per match.
- Thomas Banton
Tom Banton is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Tom Banton has scored 53, 26, 31, 27, 12 runs at an average of 29.8 per match.
- Michael-Kyle Steven Pepper
Michael Pepper can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches Michael Pepper has scored 64, 0, 42, 13, 48 runs at an average of 33.4 per match.
ESS vs SOM 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 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 14, 0, 11, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 3, 1, 1 |
| Josh Davey | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 12 | 2.4 | 5, 0, 0, 8, 4 | 3, 3, 3, 1, 2 |
| Sam Cook | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 4, 4 |
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a Bowler and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 1, 1, 3, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 1.4. Matt Henry has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 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 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Josh Davey has taken 3, 3, 3, 1, 2 wickets at an average of 2.4. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Samuel James Cook
Sam Cook can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Sam Cook bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 5 matches he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 0, 2, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
ESS vs SOM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Critchley | 5 | 120 | 24 | 6 | 1.2 | 3, 16, 13, 63, 25 | 0, 1, 2, 1, 2 |
| Paul Walter | 5 | 169 | 33.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 19, 43, 78, 27, 2 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 3, 0, 1, 7, 0 | 1, 3, 0, 2, 1 |
- Matthew James J Critchley
Matt Critchley is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Matt Critchley has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 120 runs averaging 24 per match. Matt Critchley can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 2, 1, 2 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 2, 2, 1, 0 wickets.
- Paul Ian Walter
Paul Walter is an All Rounder and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Paul Walter is a Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 169 runs at an average of 33.8 per match.
- Roelof Erasmus van der Merwe
Roelof van der Merwe is an All Rounder and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 5 matches Roelof van der Merwe has taken 1, 3, 0, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 1.4. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 0, 0, 5 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches Roelof van der Merwe played here and has taken 7 wickets.
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ESS vs SOM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 5 | 184 | 36.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 67, 41, 30, 17, 29 | 1, 1, 2, 1, 1 |
| Ben Green | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 13 | 2.6 | 18, 0, 13, 5, 0 | 4, 0, 2, 3, 4 |
| Dan Lawrence | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 53, 0, 0, 22, 19 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Michael Pepper | 5 | 167 | 33.4 | 0 | 0 | 64, 0, 42, 13, 48 | - |
| Tom Abell | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 0 | 0 | 39, 15, 12, 25, 11 | - |
| Josh Davey | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 12 | 2.4 | 5, 0, 0, 8, 4 | 3, 3, 3, 1, 2 |
The Top Point Getters for Essex are Daniel Sams with 144 match fantasy points. Dan Lawrence with 107 match fantasy points and Michael Pepper with 96 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Somerset are Ben Green with 137 match fantasy points. Tom Abell with 95 match fantasy points and Josh Davey with 84 match fantasy points.
ESS vs SOM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Critchley | 5 | 120 | 24 | 6 | 1.2 | 3, 16, 13, 63, 25 | 0, 1, 2, 1, 2 |
| Paul Walter | 5 | 169 | 33.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 19, 43, 78, 27, 2 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 3, 0, 1, 7, 0 | 1, 3, 0, 2, 1 |
| Matt Henry | 5 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 14, 0, 11, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 3, 1, 1 |
| Josh Davey | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 12 | 2.4 | 5, 0, 0, 8, 4 | 3, 3, 3, 1, 2 |
- Matthew James J Critchley
Matt Critchley can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches Matt Critchley has scored 3, 16, 13, 63, 25 runs averaging 24 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 2, 1, 2 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 5 matches Matt Critchley played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Paul Ian Walter
Paul Walter is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. This player is a Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Paul Walter has scored 19, 43, 78, 27, 2 runs averaging 33.8 per match.
- Roelof Erasmus van der Merwe
Roelof van der Merwe is an All Rounder and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. Roelof van der Merwe has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 0, 0, 5 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 7 wickets.
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Matt Henry has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. Matt Henry has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 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 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 5 matches Josh Davey has taken 3, 3, 3, 1, 2 wickets at an average of 2.4. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
ESS vs SOM Squad Information
Essex (ESS) Squad: Sir Alastair Cook, Doug Bracewell, Tom Westley, Simon Harmer, Adam Rossington, Nick Browne, Aron Nijjar, Jamie Porter, Dan Lawrence, Matt Critchley, Sam Cook, Aaron Beard, Paul Walter, Shane Snater, Ben Allison, Daniel Sams, Feroze Khushi, Michael Pepper, William Buttleman, Josh Rymell, Robin Das, Eshun Kalley, Luc Benkenstein and Jamal Richards
Somerset (SOM) Squad: Peter Siddle, Steven Davies, Roelof van der Merwe, Josh Davey, Lewis Gregory, Lewis Goldsworthy, Craig Overton, 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
ESS vs SOM Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Tom Banton
Batters: Dan Lawrence, Sean Dickson and Tom Abell
All-Rounders: Ben Green, Daniel Sams, Matt Critchley and Paul Walter
Bowlers: Josh Davey, Matt Henry and Roelof van der Merwe
Captain: Matt Critchley
Vice-Captain: Paul Walter
ESS vs SOM (Essex vs Somerset), Match 87 Preview
Essex have played 9 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Somerset have also played 9 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
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 Essex by 11 runs. Daniel Sams scored the highest fantasy points for Essex with 154 match fantasy points while Matt Henry topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Somerset with 118 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Middlesex vs Essex Last Match Scorecard) played by Essex against Middlesex, Essex beat Middlesex by 22 runs (D/L method). The top fantasy player for Essex was Daniel Sams who scored 144 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Surrey, Surrey beat Somerset by 28 runs. The top fantasy player for Somerset was Ben Green who scored 137 fantasy points.