Match 118 of the "County Championship, 2024 " will be played between Somerset and Hampshire (SOM vs HAM) at the The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on 26th September 2024 at 03:00 PM IST.
SOM vs HAM (Somerset vs Hampshire), Match 118 - Match Information
Match: Somerset vs Hampshire, Match 118
Date: 26th September 2024
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
SOM vs HAM, The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 304 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Temperature is expected to be around 17.37 °C and humidity is expected to be around 72%. Winds at a speed of 5.82 m/s are expected. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 86% 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.
SOM vs HAM, Head to Head
In the 216 matches played between these 2 teams, All Rounder of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
SOM vs HAM 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 | 3 | 302 | 60.4 | 0 | - | 132, 46, 73, 46, 5 | - |
| James Rew | 3 | 135 | 33.8 | 0 | - | 4, 31, 38, 29, 103 | - |
| Nick Gubbins | 3 | 316 | 105.3 | 0 | - | 201, 16, 24, 75, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Thomas Banton
Tom Banton is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 112 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches Tom Banton has scored 302 runs averaging 60.4 per match.
- James Edward Kenneth Rew
James Rew can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 111 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a Left Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches James Rew has scored 4, 31, 38, 29, 103 runs averaging 33.8 per match.
- Nicholas Richard Trail Gubbins
Nick Gubbins is a Batter and has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 201, 16, 24, 75, 0 runs averaging 105.3 per match.
SOM vs HAM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Abbott | 2 | 47 | 15.7 | 5 | 13 | 1, 0, 20, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 4 |
| Jack Leach | 2 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 23.1 | 13, 0, 0, 13, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 5 |
| Migael Pretorius | 2 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | - | 19, 0, 7, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Kyle John Abbott
Kyle Abbott is a Bowler and has an average of 109 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Kyle Abbott is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 13. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 2, 4, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Kyle Abbott has a good record at this venue in the last 2 matches he played here and has taken 7 wickets.
- Matthew Jack Leach
Jack Leach is a Bowler and has an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 2 matches Jack Leach has taken 7 wickets at an average of 23.1. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 2 matches Jack Leach played here and has taken 9 wickets.
- Migael Pretorius
Migael Pretorius is a Bowler and has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler this player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 2 matches Migael Pretorius played here and has taken 5, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
SOM vs HAM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Dawson | 2 | 191 | 63.7 | 7 | 20.7 | 0, 51, 0, 109, 31 | 5, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Archie Vaughan | 2 | 92 | 30.7 | 5 | 14.2 | 21, 0, 68, 44, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 6 |
| Craig Overton | 2 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 20.2 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 6 | 4, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Liam Andrew Dawson
Liam Dawson is an All Rounder and has an average of 184 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 2 matches this player has scored 0, 51, 0, 109, 31 runs averaging 63.7 per match. Liam Dawson also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 5, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 20.7 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 4, 4, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 2 matches Liam Dawson played here and has taken 4, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Archie M Vaughan
Archie Vaughan can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 134 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 2 matches Archie Vaughan has scored 92 runs at an average of 30.7 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets at an average of 14.2 per match. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 2 matches Archie Vaughan played here and has taken 0, 6, 0, 5, 0 wickets.
- Craig Overton
Craig Overton is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 110 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 2 matches Craig Overton has taken 5 wickets at an average of 20.2. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 4, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
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SOM vs HAM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Dawson | 2 | 191 | 63.7 | 7 | 20.7 | 0, 51, 0, 109, 31 | 5, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Tom Banton | 3 | 302 | 60.4 | 0 | - | 132, 46, 73, 46, 5 | - |
| James Rew | 3 | 135 | 33.8 | 0 | - | 4, 31, 38, 29, 103 | - |
| Archie Vaughan | 2 | 92 | 30.7 | 5 | 14.2 | 21, 0, 68, 44, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 6 |
| Nick Gubbins | 3 | 316 | 105.3 | 0 | - | 201, 16, 24, 75, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Liam Andrew Dawson
Liam Dawson is an All Rounder and has an average of 184 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 2 matches Liam Dawson has scored 191 runs at an average of 63.7 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 7 wickets, averaging at 20.7 wickets per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 3, 4, 4, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Liam Dawson has bowled well at this venue in the last 2 matches he played here and has taken 4, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Thomas Banton
Tom Banton is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 112 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches Tom Banton has scored 132, 46, 73, 46, 5 runs at an average of 60.4 per match.
- James Edward Kenneth Rew
James Rew is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 111 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 135 runs at an average of 33.8 per match.
- Archie M Vaughan
Archie Vaughan is an All Rounder and has an average of 134 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. Archie Vaughan is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 2 matches he has scored 92 runs at an average of 30.7 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 14.2 wickets per match. Archie Vaughan has had a good time at this venue in the last 2 matches he played here and has taken 0, 6, 0, 5, 0 wickets.
- Nicholas Richard Trail Gubbins
Nick Gubbins is a Batter and has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches Nick Gubbins has scored 201, 16, 24, 75, 0 runs at an average of 105.3 per match.
SOM vs HAM Squad Information
Hampshire (HAM) Squad: Ben Brown, Liam Dawson, James Vince, Benny Howell, James Fuller, Mohammad Abbas, Kyle Abbott, Chris Wood, Keith Barker, Michael Neser, Nick Gubbins, Ben McDermott, Joe Weatherley, Brad Wheal, Naveen-ul-Haq, Felix Organ, Ali Orr, Tom Prest, Toby Albert, John Turner, Fletcha Middleton and Joseph Eckland
Somerset (SOM) Squad: Roelof van der Merwe, Josh Davey, Lewis Gregory, Jake Ball, Lewis Goldsworthy, Craig Overton, Jack Leach, Andrew Umeed, Tom Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sean Dickson, Brett Randell, Matt Renshaw, Ben Green, Migael Pretorius, Tom Banton, Tom Lammonby, Kasey Aldridge, Will Smeed, James Rew, George Thomas, Joshua Thomas and Archie Vaughan
SOM vs HAM Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: James Rew and Tom Banton
Batters: Nick Gubbins, Tom Abell, James Vince, Tom Lammonby and Tom Kohler-Cadmore
All-Rounders: Liam Dawson and Tom Prest
Bowlers: Kyle Abbott and Jack Leach
Captain: Nick Gubbins
Vice-Captain: Tom Abell
SOM vs HAM (Somerset vs Hampshire), Match 118 Preview
Somerset have played 13 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Hampshire have played 12 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
County Championship, 2024 Points Table
The points table of County Championship, 2024 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 100 of the County Championship, 2023 where Jack Brooks scored the highest fantasy points for Somerset with 147 match fantasy points while Liam Dawson topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Hampshire with 288 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Lancashire vs Somerset Last Match Scorecard) played by Somerset against Lancashire, Lancashire beat Somerset by 168 runs. The top fantasy player for Somerset was Lewis Gregory who scored 159 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Worcestershire, Hampshire beat Worcestershire by 235 runs. The top fantasy player for Hampshire was Liam Dawson who scored 343 fantasy points.