Essex vs Somerset, South Group, Vitality Blast, 2024

Vitality Blast
Cancelled
, July 05, 2024
Essex
ESS
Somerset
SOM
Match abandoned
Pre-match
Match Prediction
ESS v SOM
SOM to win
42.4%
ESS
57.6%
SOM
Mode: Pre-Match Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford
ESS Pre-match
3.56 27.0%
SOM
1.32 73.0%
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Essex vs Somerset Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The South Group of the Vitality Blast is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Essex (ESS) and Somerset (SOM). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Essex vs Somerset match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The ESS vs SOM game has been scheduled for Friday, July 5, 6:00 PM UTC at County Ground, Chelmsford, England.

MatchEssex vs Somerset South Group
TournamentVitality Blast
Date & TimeFriday, July 5, 6:00 PM UTC
VenueCounty Ground, Chelmsford, England

Essex vs Somerset Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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Essex vs Somerset Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Essex Avg: 163.4

  • KEN vs ESS (Kent won by 7 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 18 Jul 2025 05:30 PM
    KEN 173/3 (17.2 ov) | ESS 172/6 (20 ov)
    L
  • ESS vs HAM (Essex won by 4 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 17 Jul 2025 06:00 PM
    ESS 222/6 (19.2 ov) | HAM 220/6 (20 ov)
    W
  • ESS vs SUS (Essex won by 6 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 11 Jul 2025 06:00 PM
    ESS 148/4 (16.1 ov) | SUS 145/10 (18.2 ov)
    W
  • SOM vs ESS (Somerset won by 95 runs)
    Vitality Blast | 08 Jul 2025 05:30 PM
    SOM 225/6 (20 ov) | ESS 130/10 (14.1 ov)
    L
  • SUR vs ESS (Essex won by 4 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 06 Jul 2025 03:30 PM
    SUR 141/6 (12 ov) | ESS 145/6 (12 ov)
    W

Somerset Avg: 173.2

  • SOM vs HAM (Somerset won by 6 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 13 Sep 2025 05:45 PM
    SOM 195/4 (19 ov) | HAM 194/6 (20 ov)
    W
  • LAN vs SOM (Somerset won by 23 runs)
    Vitality Blast | 13 Sep 2025 10:00 AM
    LAN 159/10 (19.5 ov) | SOM 182/7 (20 ov)
    W
  • SOM vs WAR (Somerset won by 4 wickets)
    Vitality Blast | 06 Sep 2025 05:30 PM
    SOM 191/6 (19.5 ov) | WAR 190/6 (20 ov)
    W
  • SOM vs GLO (Somerset won by 16 runs)
    Vitality Blast | 18 Jul 2025 05:30 PM
    SOM 164/7 (20 ov) | GLO 148/8 (20 ov)
    W
  • SUR vs SOM (Surrey won by 67 runs)
    Vitality Blast | 13 Jul 2025 02:30 PM
    SUR 201/6 (20 ov) | SOM 134/10 (19.3 ov)
    L

Essex cricket team recent form has been marked by 60% wins, with an average batting score of 163.4. If Essex are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 178, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Somerset.

Somerset cricket team recent form has been defined by 80% wins, with an average score of 173.2. If Somerset are to bat first, a target of 181 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Essex.

Essex vs Somerset — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Essex — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Michael-Kyle Pepper
    Form Score: 280.1
    130 runs (agg) · SR 121.6
  • Paul Walter
    Form Score: 243.9
    102 runs (agg) · SR 121.4
  • Jordan Cox
    Form Score: 230.9
    132 runs (agg) · SR 70.2
Top Bowlers
  • Mohammad Amir
    Form Score: 78.7
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.97
  • Samuel Cook
    Form Score: 6.3
    1 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.89
  • Simon Harmer
    Form Score: -18.3
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 7.89

Somerset — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Tom Kohler-Cadmore
    Form Score: 274.5
    141 runs (agg) · SR 107.6
  • Will Smeed
    Form Score: 238.6
    128 runs (agg) · SR 88.5
  • Sean Dickson
    Form Score: 232.4
    108 runs (agg) · SR 104.9
Top Bowlers
  • Lewis Gregory
    Form Score: 32.3
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.33
  • Ben Green
    Form Score: 24.5
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.17
  • Jake Ball
    Form Score: 18.1
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 6.55
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Match Details
Date
2024-07-05 23:30 PM
Venue
County Ground, Chelmsford
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