SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - English T20 Blast 2025, Match 89

The 21st edition of the English T20 Blast 2025 continues as in the 89th match of this edition of the tournament, we will witness a clash between Somerset (SOM) and Essex (ESS), both teams are in the south group of the tournament. Tom Kohler-Cadmore will lead the Somerset Team and Essex team will be led by Simon Harmer. This will be the match between the team that is currently at the top of the points table against the team who are currently at the bottom of the points table.

SOM vs ESS Match Preview

Somerset are currently in 1st position with 32 points, they have played 10 matches in the tournament and won 8 matches of it and lost 2 matches of them, in their last match they won the game against the Hampshire by 4 wickets, While Essex are currently at the bottom of the points table with just 6 points and they have played 10 mates till now and won just 1 match and lost 8 matches, though they did come back in their previous game against the Surrey by 4 wickets.

The 89th match of the tournament will be held at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton. Indian spectators will be able to witness this match at 11:00 PM on Wednesday, July 8th.

Somerset and Essex Match Details:

SOM vs ESS Head-to-Head Records

This will be the second encounter between these two teams in this edition of the tournament; in their first clash, Somerset won the match by 8 wickets. Including this encounter and their matches in the previous season of the league, both teams have faced each other 20 times, where Somerset dominated their clashes with 14 wins while Essex has won only 6 times.

SOM vs ESS Weather & Pitch Report of Cooper Associates County Ground

The weather for the 89th match of the English T20 Blast 2025 is expected to be played under suitable conditions, as the weather will be mostly sunny with the average temperature ranging around 21 °C. The pitch of the Cooper Associates County Ground is generally suitable for the batters as the match unfolds, and once they settle, it will be easier for the batters to score a big total, though bowlers might get a slight advantage on this pitch, especially in the early innings with the bounce and swing they want. One can expect an average score of 190 on this pitch

Record of Chasing Teams at Cooper Associates County Ground

The record for the chasing stats at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton is not that good, as a total of 5 matches have been played on this ground, and out of those 5 clashes, 3 matches have been won while batting first, and 2 matches have been won while chasing.

SOM vs ESS Toss Prediction

Somerset will most probably win the toss and will decide to bat first, given the chasing stats of the Cooper Associates County Ground and the form Somerset players are currently in, as they are dominating the tournament, so it will be a good decision to choose batting after winning the toss.

SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Both teams have talented players, especially Somerset, who are playing so well in the ongoing tournament and certainly deserve to be in the playing 11. Let's take a look at what could be the probable playing 11 of Somerset and Essex.

Somerset Playing 11

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

Essex Playing 11

Michael-Kyle Pepper, Paul Walter, Jordan Cox (wk), Luc Benkenstein, Charlie Allison, Matthew Critchley, Simon Harmer (C), Jamal Richards, Robin Das, Noah Thain, Mohammad Amir

SOM vs ESS Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Sean Dickson was the leading run scorer for Somerset in their previous match as he scored a brilliant 52 off just 33 balls.
• Craig Overton was the standout bowler for Somerset, who took a wicket and also had the best economy out of all bowlers who took a wicket
• Essex opener Paul Walter was the standout batter as he scored an incredible 55 runs in just 26 balls
• Luc Benkenstein was the standout bowler for the Essex Team as he took 2 wickets for his team and helped them register their first victory of the tournament

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket-Takers

Will Smeed and Sean Dickson are the leading run scorers for Somerset and are among the players who will be featured in this upcoming match. Both players are the backbone of the battling lineup and certainly the players to look out for in this upcoming match.

Riley Meredith and Matt Henry are the leading wicket-takers for Somerset and among the players who will be featured in this upcoming game, because of their outstanding bowling, Somerset are currently at the top of the points table.

SOM vs ESS Captain and Vice Captain Choices

Simon Harmer and Tom Kohler-Cadmore are the suitable choices for the captaincy role for your SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Team, as these two players are the captain of their respective teams, and both players have experience as captains.

Will Smeed and Riley Meredith are the top picks for the vice-captaincy role, as these two players are the top performers for the Somerset team in their respective roles and are players to look out for the most in this upcoming match.

Top Picks for SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction

Somerset's leading wicket-taker taker Riley Meredith, and star bowler for Somerset, Luc Benkenstein, are the top picks for your SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction team as these two players are the dependable bowling duo and certainly the threats for the opposition.

Budget Picks for SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction

Paul Walter and Luc Benkenstein are the top budget picks for your SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction team, as these two players are the top performers for the Essex Team in their previous match against Surrey. Because of their incredible performance, Essex was able to register their first win of the tournament.

SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Team 1

• Keepers: Tom Banton, Michael-Kyle Pepper
• Batters: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sean Dickson, Will Smeed
• All-Rounders: Paul Walter, Luc Benkenstein

• Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Simon Harmer, Matt Henry, Riley Meredith

  

SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Team 2

• Keepers: Tom Banton, Michael-Kyle Pepper
• Batters: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sean Dickson, Will Smeed
• All-Rounders: Ben Green, Paul Walter, Luc Benkenstein
• Bowlers: Simon Harmer, Matt Henry, Riley Meredith

SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 89) English T20 Blast 2025 Players to Avoid

Robin Das and Sam Cook are the talented players of the Essex team, but could be avoided for your SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Team as these two players did not perform well throughout the whole season, especially in their previous match.

SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 89) English T20 Blast 2025 Expert Advice

Both teams have some outstanding players who are suitable to feature in the playing 11 of both teams, but only a few are suitable to be well suited as the captain, vice-captain, and punt picks for your SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Team.

Captaincy Choice

Tom Kohler-Cadmore is a suitable choice for the captaincy role for your SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Team, as he is the captain of Somerset, and mainly because of the captaincy, Somerset are currently leading the points table.

Vice Captaincy Choice

Will Smeed is the top pick for the vice-captaincy role for your SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Team, as he is the leading run scorer for Somerset as well as the leading run scorer in the ongoing tournament.

Punt Picks

Paul Walter and Luc Benkenstein are the Punt Picks for your SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Team, as these two players are the top performers for the Essex team in their previous match.

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