Somerset (SOM) will be playing against Hampshire (HAM) in the 5th game of the Vitality Blast, 2023 the match will be played at the The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on 24th May 2023 at 11:30 PM IST.
SOM vs HAM (Somerset vs Hampshire), Match 5 - Match Information
Match: Somerset vs Hampshire, Match 5
Date: 24th May 2023
Time: 11:30 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 is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 174 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 19.01 °C and humidity is expected to be around 74%. Winds at a speed of 2.48 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 83% 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 HAM, Head to Head
In the 25 matches played between these 2 teams, Hampshire Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Somerset.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Vince | 5 | 174 | 34.8 | 0 | 0 | 27, 75, 46, 22, 4 | - |
| Tom Banton | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 0 | 0 | 8, 11, 20, 45, 5 | - |
| Tom Prest | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 2, 64, 2, 19, 20 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
- James Michael Vince
James Vince is a Batter and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 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 27, 75, 46, 22, 4 runs averaging 34.8 per match.
- Thomas Banton
Tom Banton is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Tom Banton has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 8, 11, 20, 45, 5 runs averaging 17.8 per match.
- Thomas James Prest
Tom Prest is a Batter and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Tom Prest is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 2, 64, 2, 19, 20 runs averaging 21.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 4, 1, 1 |
| Nathan Ellis | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 | - | 1, 0, 2, 1, 2 |
| Jack Brooks | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 5 | 1 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 1 |
- Christopher Philip Wood
Chris Wood is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Chris Wood is a left-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 2, 1, 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Chris Wood has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 2, 1, 1, 5, 0 wickets.
- Nathan Ellis
Nathan Ellis is a Bowler and has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recently played 5 matches Nathan Ellis has taken 1, 0, 2, 1, 2 wickets at an average of 1.2. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 1, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Jack Alexander Brooks
Jack Brooks is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. Jack Brooks is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 0, 2, 0, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 1. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Green | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 9 | 1.8 | 9, 14, 11, 13, 17 | 1, 3, 0, 3, 2 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 14 | 2.8 | 0, 0, 16, 0, 0 | 4, 2, 0, 2, 6 |
| James Fuller | 5 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 0.4 | 10, 5, 12, 2, 1 | 1, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
- Benjamin George Frederick Green
Ben Green is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ben Green has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 1, 3, 0, 3, 2 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Roelof Erasmus van der Merwe
Roelof van der Merwe is an All Rounder and has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. Roelof van der Merwe bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 14 wickets at an average of 2.8.
- James Kerr Fuller
James Fuller is an All Rounder and has an average of 22 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches James Fuller has taken 1, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Vince | 5 | 174 | 34.8 | 0 | 0 | 27, 75, 46, 22, 4 | - |
| Ben Green | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 9 | 1.8 | 9, 14, 11, 13, 17 | 1, 3, 0, 3, 2 |
| Tom Banton | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 0 | 0 | 8, 11, 20, 45, 5 | - |
| Chris Wood | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 4, 1, 1 |
| Tom Prest | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 2, 64, 2, 19, 20 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
- James Michael Vince
James Vince is a Batter and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 27, 75, 46, 22, 4 runs averaging 34.8 per match.
- Benjamin George Frederick Green
Ben Green is an All Rounder and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ben Green is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 1, 3, 0, 3, 2 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Thomas Banton
Tom Banton is a Batter and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches Tom Banton has scored 8, 11, 20, 45, 5 runs at an average of 17.8 per match.
- Christopher Philip Wood
Chris Wood is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player bowls left-arm medium fast and in the recently played 5 matches Chris Wood has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 2, 1, 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches Chris Wood played here and has taken 2, 1, 1, 5, 0 wickets.
- Thomas James Prest
Tom Prest is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches Tom Prest has scored 2, 64, 2, 19, 20 runs averaging 21.4 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, Ross Whiteley, Ian Holland, Nick Gubbins, Ben McDermott, Joe Weatherley, Mason Crane, Brad Wheal, Felix Organ, Jack Campbell, Nathan Ellis, Scott Currie, Tom Prest, Toby Albert, John Turner, Fletcha Middleton, Harry Petrie and Joseph Eckland
Somerset (SOM) Squad: Peter Siddle, Steven Davies, Roelof van der Merwe, Josh Davey, Lewis Gregory, Lewis Goldsworthy, Jack Brooks, 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
SOM vs HAM Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Tom Banton
Batters: James Vince, Joe Weatherley, Tom Abell, Tom Lammonby and Tom Prest
All-Rounders: Ben Green and Craig Overton
Bowlers: Chris Wood, Nathan Ellis and Roelof van der Merwe
Captain: James Vince
Vice-Captain: Ben Green
SOM vs HAM (Somerset vs Hampshire), Match 5 Preview
Hampshire are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Hampshire have won 5 games and lost 0. Somerset are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Somerset have won 4 games and lost 1.
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.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Semi-Final of the Vitality Blast, 2022 where Roelof van der Merwe scored the highest fantasy points for Somerset with 65 match fantasy points while Nathan Ellis topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Hampshire with 118 match fantasy points.