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The Metro-Bank One-Day Cup continues as Durham host Somerset at Chester-le-Street. Both teams will be eager to build on their respective performances in the opening rounds.
Durham Preview
Durham suffered a disappointing defeat against Derbyshire in their last match. Their batting lineup, led by Alex Lees and Ben McKinney, showed promise, but the team struggled to build partnerships. The bowling attack, spearheaded by Paul Coughlin and Matt Parkinson, was impressive in restricting the opposition.
Durham Predicted Playing XI:
- Alex Lees (c)
- Ben McKinney
- Bas de Leede
- Colin Ackermann
- Michael Jones
- Scott Borthwick
- Jonathan Bushnell
- Haydon Mustard (wk)
- Paul Coughlin
- Mitchell Killeen
- James Minto
Somerset Preview
Somerset have made a strong start to the tournament, winning their opening match against Glamorgan. Their batting lineup, led by Joshua Thomas and Andrew Umeed, showed promise. The bowling attack, featuring Jack Leach and Kasey Aldridge, will need to be consistent to contain the strong Durham batting lineup.
Somerset Predicted Playing XI:
- Joshua Thomas
- Andrew Umeed
- Lewis Goldsworthy
- James Rew (wk)
- Archie Vaughan
- Sean Dickson (c)
- Kasey Aldridge
- Jack Leach
- Alfie Ogborne
- Ned Leonard
- Joe Heywood
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
- The Chester-le-Street pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball.
- The weather forecast predicts cloudy conditions with a chance of light rain showers.
Toss Prediction:
Both teams will be keen to win the toss and bat first, taking advantage of the batting-friendly conditions.
Match Prediction:
Durham are slight favorites going into this match, given their strong bowling attack. However, Somerset have shown promise with the bat and will be eager to build on their winning start.
Expect a closely fought contest with either team capable of emerging victorious.
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