Somerset vs Essex, 21st Match, Vitality County Championship Division One

Vitality County Championship Division One
Finished
, May 03, 2024
Somerset
SOM
128/10 (41.4) & 170/7 (44.1)
Essex
ESS
156/10 (51) & 138/10 (51.3)
SOM won by 3 wkts
Completed
Match Prediction
SOM v ESS
SOM to win
100%
SOM
0%
ESS
Mode: Completed Result: Somerset won by 3 wkts Final: SOM 128/10 (41.4 ov) & 170/7 (44.1 ov) vs ESS 156/10 (51 ov) & 138/10 (51.3 ov)
SOM Completed
— 100%
ESS
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: SOM 128/10 (41.4 ov) & 170/7 (44.1 ov) vs ESS 156/10 (51 ov) & 138/10 (51.3 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

Somerset vs Essex Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 21st Match of the Vitality County Championship Division One is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Somerset (SOM) and Essex (ESS). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Somerset vs Essex match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The SOM vs ESS game has been scheduled for Friday, May 3, 10:00 AM UTC at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, Taunton, England.

MatchSomerset vs Essex 21st Match
TournamentVitality County Championship Division One
Date & TimeFriday, May 3, 10:00 AM UTC
VenueThe Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, Taunton, England

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

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CategoryDetails
Pitch ConditionGreen Pitch
Batting ConditionHigh Scoring
Pace Bowling ConditionPace & Bounce
Spin Bowling ConditionSharp Turn

Somerset vs Essex Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Somerset Avg: 684

  • SOM vs YOR (Match Drawn)
    County Championship Division One | 08 Sep 2025 09:30 AM
    SOM 441/6d (127 ov) | YOR 134/9 (38 ov)
    L
  • NOT vs SOM (Match Drawn)
    County Championship Division One | 29 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    NOT 544/10 (159.2 ov) | SOM 438/10 (132.3 ov) & 200/5 (66 ov)
    L
  • SOM vs DUR (Somerset won by 5 wickets)
    County Championship Division One | 22 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    SOM 250/10 (49.3 ov) & 89/5 (19.2 ov) | DUR 145/10 (30.1 ov) & 190/10 (58.2 ov)
    W
  • SOM vs NOT (Match Drawn)
    County Championship Division One | 29 Jun 2025 10:00 AM
    SOM 379/10 (119 ov) & 238/4 (75 ov) | NOT 509/10 (163.2 ov)
    L
  • WAR vs SOM (Match Drawn)
    County Championship Division One | 22 Jun 2025 10:00 AM
    WAR 351/10 (121.1 ov) & 161/4 (56 ov) | SOM 498/10 (133.3 ov) & 229/8d (53.1 ov)
    L

Essex Avg: 681.2

  • ESS vs DUR (Match Drawn)
    County Championship Division One | 08 Sep 2025 09:30 AM
    ESS 457/8d (128 ov) | DUR 333/10 (100.2 ov) & 173/7 (66.2 ov)
    L
  • ESS vs WAR (Match Drawn)
    County Championship Division One | 29 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    ESS 602/6d (149 ov) & 96/1 (31 ov) | WAR 485/10 (133.4 ov)
    L
  • SUS vs ESS (Essex Men won by an inning and 39 runs)
    County Championship Division One | 22 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    SUS 204/10 (52.4 ov) & 261/10 (82.1 ov) | ESS 504/10 (118 ov)
    W
  • YOR vs ESS (Yorkshire won by 10 wickets)
    County Championship Division One | 29 Jun 2025 10:00 AM
    YOR 459/10 (131.2 ov) & 41/0 (9 ov) | ESS 368/10 (136 ov) & 131/10 (59.1 ov)
    L
  • ESS vs HAM (Match Drawn)
    County Championship Division One | 22 Jun 2025 10:00 AM
    ESS 296/10 (98.1 ov) & 358/6d (119 ov) | HAM 453/10 (138.1 ov)
    L

Somerset cricket team recent form has been marked by 20% wins, with an average batting score of 684.0. If Somerset are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 572, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Essex.

Essex cricket team recent form has been defined by 20% wins, with an average score of 681.2. If Essex are to bat first, a target of 461 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Somerset.

Somerset vs Essex Head-to-Head Stats (Last 2 yr)

Total Matches4 (Drawn: 0, Cancelled: 0)
Somerset Wins4 100%
Essex Wins0 0%
Somerset High / Low325 / 145
Essex High / Low259 / 130

Somerset vs Essex — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Somerset — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Tom Abell
    Form Score: 492.4
    395 runs (agg) · SR 28
  • James Rew
    Form Score: 424.5
    320 runs (agg) · SR 34.5
  • Tom Kohler-Cadmore
    Form Score: 369.2
    255 runs (agg) · SR 47.4
Top Bowlers
  • Jack Leach
    Form Score: 284.5
    11 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.77
  • Craig Overton
    Form Score: 180.2
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.79
  • Josh Davey
    Form Score: 114.4
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.14

Essex — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Tom Westley
    Form Score: 426.6
    341 runs (agg) · SR 26.7
  • Dean Elgar
    Form Score: 371.7
    284 runs (agg) · SR 34.9
  • Matt Critchley
    Form Score: 370.9
    277 runs (agg) · SR 36.3
Top Bowlers
  • Simon Harmer
    Form Score: 286.9
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.75
  • Jamie Porter
    Form Score: 251.9
    11 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.55
  • Matt Critchley
    Form Score: 219
    10 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.36
Match Details
Date
2024-05-03 15:30 PM
Venue
The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, Taunton
Toss
Somerset elected to bowl
Umpires
  • James Middlebrook
  • Alex Wharf
Tv Umpires
    Match Referee
    • Phil Whitticase