Surrey face Somerset in the South Group match of Vitality T20 Blast 2022 on Tuesday, June 21, at Kennington Oval, London from 11 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Surrey beat Hampshire in their last T20 Blast fixture thanks to a cameo from Kieron Pollard. Chasing 152, Laurie Evans and Jamie Smith set the platform for Surrey as Kieron Pollard added the finishing touches with a 22-ball 34.
Meanwhile, Rilee Rossouw’s 36-ball 85 helped Somerset chase down 189 in 17.3 overs in their last T20 Blast fixture against Essex. Somerset are currently placed second in the South Group standings with 14 points from nine games while Surrey are at the top of the table with 17 points.
There are 18 teams participating in the T20 Blast, divided into two groups – the North Group and the South Group – each consisting of nine teams. Each team plays their group member twice with the top four teams from each group qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Surrey vs Somerset Vitality T20 Blast 2022 odds
Bet365 odds: Surrey: 1.72 Somerset: 2.10
Dafabet odds: Surrey: 1.72 Somerset: 2.18
Betway odds: Surrey: 1.66 Somerset: 2.10
Betwinner odds: Surrey: 1.80 Somerset: 2.01
10CRIC odds: Surrey: 1.69 Somerset: 2.14
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Surrey vs Somerset head-to-head
Somerset hold the edge in recent head-to-head T20 battles, winning three of the last five matches between the two sides.
Somerset have won four of the last five matches in this edition of the T20 Blast while Surrey have won four and had a no-result in one of their last five matches.
Surrey vs Somerset probable playing XI
Surrey: Will Jacks, Jamie Smith (wicket-keeper), Laurie Evans, Sunil Narine, Rory Burns, Kieron Pollard, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan (captain), Gus Atkinson, Dan Moriarty, Daniel Worrall.
Somerset: Will Smeed, Tom Banton (wicket-keeper), Rilee Rossouw, Tom Abell (captain), Tom Lammonby, Lewis Gregory, Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, Lewis Goldsworthy, Peter Siddle, Jack Brooks.
Surrey vs Somerset top picks
Surrey: Sunil Narine has delivered with both bat and ball in this edition of the T20 Blast. The West Indian has scored 176 runs at an average of 29.33 and picked up 10 wickets at an economy rate of 5.62. Sunil Narine scored a 29-ball 51 against Middlesex a couple of fixtures back and will be key to maintaining Surrey’s unbeaten run in the tournament.
Somerset: Rilee Rossouw is the top pick for this fixture. The 32-year-old smashed 85 runs at a strike-rate of 236.11 against Essex in the last match. He is the leading run-scorer for his team in this edition of the T20 Blast with 437 runs at an average of 72.83 while striking at 192.51. Somerset would hope for his form to continue.
Surrey vs Somerset Vitality T20 Blast 2022 prediction
Both teams are in top form and it is difficult to pick a winner between the two. Surrey are so far unbeaten in this edition of the T20 Blast. Somerset have also been in good touch with seven wins from nine matches. Surrey have the home advantage in this fixture, which would give them an edge.
Surrey vs Somerset Vitality T20 Blast 2022 playing conditions and weather report
Maximum Temperature: 24°C
Precipitation: 1%
Humidity: 57%
Wind: 9 km/h