SUR vs SOM: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for English T20 Blast 2023, South Group

Two of the best sides in the South Group, Surrey and Somerset will clash against each other in the English T20 Blast 2023 on Friday. Surrey had the better off Somerset in the reverse fixture by 28 runs and will start as favorites for this match as they are playing at their home.

Match Details:

Surrey vs Somerset, South Group

Venue: Kennington Oval, London

Date & Time: June 30th, at 11:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM Local Time

What is the pitch report for SUR vs SOM, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group?

The wicket here is purely made for the batters where anyone can straightaway come in and whack the ball. It takes vigorous work from the bowlers to contain runs here. Over 500 runs have been scored in the last game played here between Surrey and Middlesex where the latter won the contest chasing a mammoth score of 252 runs.

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Recent form:

Surrey: Lost Won Lost Won Won

Somerset: Won Won Won Lost Won

SUR vs SOM, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group Probable Winners:

Surrey are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for SUR vs SOM, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group?

Surrey

Will Jacks, Laurie Evans, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Tom Curran, Sunil Narine, Chris Jordan (c), Josh Blake (wk), Sean Abbott, Cameron Steel, Gus Atkinson

Somerset

Tom Banton, Will Smeed, Tom Kohler Cadmore (wk), Tom Abell (c), Sean Dickson, Ben Green, Kasey Aldridge, Craig Overton, Josh Davey, Matt Henry, Shoaib Bashir / Ish Sodhi

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Injury Updates:

Lewis Goldsworthy returns to the Somerset squad after recovering from a rib injury.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for SUR vs SOM, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group?

Top Pick – Batter

Will Smeed is a power hitter at the top of the order for Somerset who has scored 3 half-centuries in the last 5 matches. Overall in 12 matches so far in this T20 Blast, he has notched 404 runs at a strike rate of 180.35.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Ben Green is chipping in with wickets on a regular basis for Somerset. He has the most number of scalps in this tournament with 25 wickets in 12 matches and also added 104 runs in 7 innings.

Top Pick – Bowler

Overseas spinner, Sunil Narine is the leading wicket-taker for Surrey in this tournament. In 12 matches, he has picked up 16 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 12 and scored 107 runs in 9 innings with the highest score of 36.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Tom Banton fits in well at the opening slot and has done well so far in this tournament. In 11 matches, he has scored 328 runs at a strike rate of 149.09 with the highest score of 54.

X-Factor:

Will Jacks is changing the dynamics of the T20 game with his spectacular display of batting. In 12 matches in this tournament, he has scored 468 runs at an average of 42.54 and even picked up 10 wickets at an economy of 8.23.

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What are the fantasy suggested teams for SUR vs SOM, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group?

1. Tom Banton, Laurie Evans, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Will Jacks (c), Will Smeed (vc), Craig Overton, Tom Curran, Sam Curran, Ben Green, Sunil Narine, Matt Henry

2. Tom Banton, Laurie Evans (vc), Tom Kohler Cadmore, Tom Abell, Will Jacks, Will Smeed, Craig Overton, Sam Curran (c), Ben Green, Sunil Narine, Chris Jordan

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Pre-Match Analysis:

Even 252 runs on the board didn’t guarantee a win for Surrey in their previous game where they handed Middlesex their first win of the competition, losing the contest by 7 wickets. Openers Will Jacks and Laurie Evans lighted up the game with 177 run-stand that helped them to surpass the 250 run mark however their bowlers had nightmares in the second half as they got drilled to all parts. This is their 2nd loss in 3 matches and placed themselves in the 2nd spot in the South Group standings with 16 points.

Somerset are already through to the Knockouts, winning 10 of their 12 matches played overall. They are unbeaten in their last 3 outings and will head into this match with plenty of confidence. They batted well in the run-chase as 7 of their last 10 wins came while batting 2nd. Will Smeed is getting better and better every year and has collected 404 runs so far in this edition at an average of 33.66. Ben Green maintains his great form with the ball, bagging 25 wickets in 12 matches. They are well positioned at the top of the South Group standings with 20 points. Tom Abell will continue to lead the side in the absence of Lewis Gregory. Ish Sodhi is in the line to make his debut for Somerset.