SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 89th: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Player Stats, Today Dream11 Team Captain and Vice Captain Choice - Vitality T20 Blast 2025

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SOM vs ESS Both Teams’ Last 5 Matches Record

Somerset

Somerset's form has been quite strong this season. The team is the top team in the South Group. They have won 8 out of 10 matches. They have won 3 out of the last 5 matches.

In the last match, they defeated Hampshire by 4 wickets. The target was 179 runs, which they chased 1 ball before. Sean Dickson handled the match by scoring 52 runs. Tom Abell and Ben Green also gave useful runs. In bowling, Craig Overton and Riley Meredith kept the line tight.

Somerset's middle order and hitting in the death overs is their strength. This team is in a winning rhythm right now, and is already in a strong position for the playoffs.

Essex

Essex is having a very bad season. The team is at the bottom of the South Group. They have won only 1 match out of 10. But that lone win was also quite shocking as it came against Surrey, the second best team in the group.

The match against Surrey was of just 12 overs in which Essex chased a target of 142. Paul Walter scored 55 runs and Michael Pepper also made a quick 36. Mohammad Amir and Benkenstein took wickets in bowling.

This match shows that Essex can surprise anyone if their players click on the same day. But overall his form is very weak, consistency is missing.

The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton Pitch Report

The pitch in Taunton is considered quite good for batting. The ball comes on the bat well, so high scoring matches are played here. Fast bowlers can get a little swing in the beginning if the weather is a little cloudy. As the match progresses, spinners can also have a little impact. But overall it is a flat and batting-friendly pitch. After winning the toss, the teams often prefer to bat first.

SOM vs ESS Head-to-Head Records in Last 10 Vitality T20 Blast

In the last 10 matches of Vitality T20 Blast between Somerset and Essex, Somerset has been quite dominant. They have clashed 10 times, in which Somerset has won 8 times, while Essex has won only 2 matches. These stats clearly show that Somerset has the upper hand in this rivalry. 

The last match between these two was on 1 June 2025 in Chelmsford. In that match also Somerset maintained its pressure and defeated Essex by 8 wickets. Essex scored 148 runs while batting first. Dean Elgar scored the most runs i.e. 50, but his innings was a bit slow. Paul Walter and Critchley gave some support, but Somerset bowlers controlled the game throughout the match. Riley Meredith took 2 wickets, Ben Green also took 3 wickets. Craig Overton and Lewis Gregory also bowled tight.

While chasing, Somerset did not show any pressure at all. Will Smeed scored 81* runs in just 54 balls, and Tom Lammonby played a fast innings of 36 runs. They won the match in just 15.5 overs, and saved 8 wickets. Somerset completely dominated Essex in both batting and bowling departments.

What to Expect in this match? Who will win SOM vs ESS T20 Blast 2025 match?

Somerset's recent record has been one-sided against Essex. With 8 wins in the last 10 matches they have a psychological advantage as well. They won the last match easily as well. It will be tough for Essex to make a comeback but if their top order performs well then anything can happen. But for now Somerset is the clear favourite in this rivalry.

SOM vs ESS Match 89th, Predicted Playing11

Somerset Predicted Playing XI

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

Injury Update: None

Essex Predicted Playing XI

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

Injury Updates: None

SOM vs ESS Top Player Stats

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SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction: Today's Dream11 Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices

SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Small League Team

• Keeper: Tom Banton, Michael Pepper

• Batters: Will Smeed, Tom Kohler-Cadmore

• All-Rounders: Luc Benkenstein, Paul Walter, Ben Green, Matthew Critchley

• Bowlers: Riley Meredith, Matt Henry, Mohammad Amir

SOM vs ESS Today Dream11 Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices

• Paul Walter

• Ben Green

• Will Smeed

• Riley Meredith

SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Grand League Team

• Keeper: Jordan Cox

• Batters: Will Smeed, Tom Abell

• All-Rounders: Luc Benkenstein, Paul Walter, Ben Green, Matthew Critchley

• Bowlers: Riley Meredith, Matt Henry, Mohammad Amir, Sam Cook

SOM vs ESS Today Dream11 Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices

• Tom Abell

• Jordan Cox

• Sam Cook

• Matt Henry