SOM vs ESS Vitality Blast T20, 2025, Match Preview:

South Group table topper Somerset (SOM) will play against Essex (ESS) in the 89th match of Vitality Blast 2025. Somerset won their previous encounter against HAM by 4 wickets; this marks Somerset's eighth victory in the tournament. Riley Meredith and Will Smeed play vital roles in team success so far. 

On the other hand, Essex (ESS) proved to be the weakest team in this group. After losing 8 matches in a row, ESS finally broke their streak and registered their first win against SUR by 4 wickets. Paul Walter and Luc Benkenstein are their standout performers. 

SOM vs ESS Recent Performance

SOM vs ESS Vitality Blast T20, 2025 Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Vitality Blast T20, 2025
• Match: SOM vs ESS Match 89
• Date: 8 July 2025
• Match Start Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, England
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: YouTube and Fan Code app.

SOM vs ESS Head-to-Head Stats:

SOM vs ESS Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather for the 89th match of the Vitality Blast is good. The sky will be absolutely clear. There is no chance of rain. The temperature can go up to 14 degrees Celsius. Overall, ideal conditions for a good game of cricket.

According to previous data, the average score at this venue ranges between 180 and 200 runs. The surface is excellent for the batters and fast bowlers, promising a balanced contest.

Toss History at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, England: 

At The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, England, approximately 60% of matches have been won by the team batting first, indicating that the surface is more favourable for batters in the first innings.      

SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Somerset (SOM) Probable 11:

Tom Kohler-Cadmore (c), Tom Banton (wk), Will Smeed, Tom Abell, Sean Dickson, Lewis Goldsworthy, Matt Henry, Tom Lammonby, Ben Green, Craig Overton, Riley Meredith

Essex (ESS) Probable 11:

Michael-Kyle Pepper, Charlie Allison, Noah Thain, Simon Harmer (c), Matthew Critchley, Luc Benkenstein, Paul Walter, Jordan Cox (wk), Robin Das, Sam James Cook, Mohammad Amir

Injury Update: There are no injury concerns reported so far 

SOM vs ESS- Top Picks from Somerset

SOM vs ESS- Top Picks from Essex

SOM vs ESS Cricket Winner Player Insights:

• Riley Meredith (SOM) is renowned for his variations in bowling. He is the highest wicket-taker for Somrest with 22 wickets.   
• Will Smeed (SOM) is a technically sound batsman. So far, he has scored 396 runs, the highest from Somrest. He will be a good pick for this match.
• Paul Walter (ESS) is an experienced all-rounder. He is currently in good form with 197 runs and 9 wickets under his belt. 
• Luc Benkenstein (ESS) is another solid pick for this match. He has scored 158 runs and taken 9 wickets. His consistency secured his place in the fantasy team. 

SOM vs ESS Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

SOM vs ESS Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Fantasy Team: M Pepper, Riley Meredith, Will Smeed, Paul Walter, Luc Benkenstein, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sean Dickson, Tom Lammonby, Ben Green, Mohammad Amir and Matthew Critchley.

SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

Somerset (SOM) is expected to win this match. SOM is currently in good form, winning 8 matches, and tops the table with 28 points. Moreover, they have strong head-to-head records against ESS.  

SOM vs ESS Match 6 FAQ

Who is likely to win the SOM vs ESS match today?

GW is expected to win this match.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the SOM vs ESS Dream11 team?

Paul Walter, Will Smeed and Riley Meredith

What is the pitch report for this match?

The pitch is batting-friendly, and we can expect an average score range between 190 and 200 runs.

Somerset have had an excellent tournament so far, winning eight out of ten matches and currently leading the South Group points table with 32 points. They won their last match by 4 wickets against Hampshire.

On the other hand, Essex are struggling in this tournament, having won just one match and currently occupying the bottom position on the points table. However, they won their last match by 4 wickets against Surrey.

SOM vs ESS Match Details

Date: July 8th, 2025

Time:  11:00 PM IST

Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton

Live Streaming: Fancode  

SOM vs ESS Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening are expected for the game.

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Top Batters SOM vs ESS

• Will Smeed (SOM) - 396 runs in this tournament

• Tom Kohler-Cadmore (SOM) - 270 runs in this tournament

• Sean Dickson (SOM) - 237 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler SOM vs ESS

• Riley Meredith (SOM) - 22 wickets in this tournament 

• Matt Henry (ESS) - 12 wickets in this tournament

• Mohammad Amir (ESS) - 12 wickets in this tournament

SOM vs ESS Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If ESS bats first

• First Innings score prediction- ESS is expected to score 16-175 runs

• Result prediction- SOM will win the match by 7 Wickets.

Scenario 2- If SOM bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SOM is expected to score 190- 205 runs.

• Result prediction- SOM will win the match by 25-30 Runs

ESS vs SOM  Predicted Playing XI

Somerset (SOM) Playing XI 

Tom Banton (WK), Will Smeed, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (C), Tom Abell, Sean Dickson, Tom Lammonby, Ben Green, Craig Overton, Lewis Goldsworthy, Matt Henry, Riley Meredith.

Essex (ESS) Playing XI

Michael-Kyle Pepper, Paul Walter, Jordan Cox (WK), Charlie Allison, Matthew Critchley, Luc Benkenstein, Robin Das, Noah Thain, Simon Harmer (C), Sam James Cook, Mohammad Amir.

SOM vs ESS Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Somerset To win

We predict that Somerset will be winning this English T20 Blast  match. The likes of Will Smeed, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Riley Meredith will be key players to watch out for