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Somerset and Surrey face off in a highly anticipated semi-final of the Vitality T20 Blast, with both teams aiming to reach the final.
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Somerset, the defending champions, will be sweating over the fitness of Tom Banton, who sustained a twisted ankle during the football warm-up. His availability will be a significant factor in the match.
Somerset Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Banton (wk), Will Smeed, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Sean Dickson, Lewis Gregory (c), Ben Green, Craig Overton, Roelof van der Merwe, Josh Davey, Jake Ball.
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Surrey, coming off a strong quarterfinal victory over Durham, have shown signs of improvement. Their batting lineup, led by Will Jacks and Dominic Sibley, has shown promise, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by Reece Topley and Daniel Worrall, has been effective.
Surrey Predicted Playing XI:
Will Jacks, Dominic Sibley, Rory Burns (wk), Sam Curran, Laurie Evans, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan (c), Tom Curran, Jordan Clark, Reece Topley, Daniel Worrall.
Key Players
- Somerset: Tom Banton (if fit), Will Smead, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Lewis Gregory
- Surrey: Will Jacks, Dominic Sibley, Sam Curran, Reece Topley
Pitch and Conditions
The Edgbaston pitch is expected to offer a batting-friendly surface, with good conditions for both batting and bowling. The weather forecast suggests cloudy conditions with intermittent rain, which could affect the match.
Match Prediction
Somerset, despite the uncertainty surrounding Banton’s fitness, are favorites to win this match due to their overall strength and experience. However, Surrey will be eager to prove their worth and can’t be ruled out.
Winner: Somerset Will Win
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