SOM vs SUR: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for English T20 Blast 2023, 2nd Semi-Final

Somerset will host Surrey in the 2nd Semi-Final of the English T20 Blast 2023 on Saturday. Somerset secured an improbable win over Nottinghamshire by 5 wickets in the 3rd Quarter-Final. Surrey, on the other hand, managed to defend 187 in the 2nd Quarter-Final against Lancashire and triumphed in the end by 13 runs.

Match Details:

Somerset vs Surrey, 2nd Semi-Final

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Date & Time: July 15th, at 7:00 PM IST and 2:30 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Fancode

What is the pitch report for SOM vs SUR, English T20 Blast 2023, 2nd Semi-Final?

It’s a used surface where the ball will come slightly better onto the bat. The wicket has produced contrasting results in this tournament which saw high-scoring and low-scoring games. Anything more than 180 is not easy to chase, especially in the knockout matches. There are more chance of rain threatening this game.

Tomorrow for real? ????#WeAreSomerset #FinalsDay pic.twitter.com/mPT9PNzBdc

— Somerset Cricket ???? (@SomersetCCC) July 14, 2023

Recent form:

Somerset: Won Won Won Won Won

Surrey: Won Lost Lost Lost Won

SOM vs SUR, English T20 Blast 2023, 2nd Semi-Final Probable Winners:

Surrey are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Starting XIs for SOM vs SUR, English T20 Blast 2023, 2nd Semi-Final?

Somerset

Tom Banton (wk), Will Smeed, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Tom Abell, Sean Dickson, Lewis Gregory (c), Ben Green, Craig Overton, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jack Brooks / Roelof van der Merwe

Surrey

Will Jacks, Laurie Evans, Jason Roy, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Sean Abbott, Gus Atkinson, Cameron Steel, Dan Moriarty

No surprises here but the lads training inside this afternoon as the rain buckets down in Birmingham #WeAreSomerset #FinalsDay | #Blast23 pic.twitter.com/Z3SDEvTlNS

— Somerset Cricket ???? (@SomersetCCC) July 14, 2023

Injury Updates:

Roelof van der Merwe has recovered from injury and is included in the Somerset squad.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for SOM vs SUR, English T20 Blast 2023, 2nd Semi-Final?

Top Pick – Batter

Even at the age of 35, Laurie Evans is matching the standards of a youngster. He surpassed Will Jacks to become the leading run-scorer for Surrey in this T20 Blast with a blistering 70 runs against Lancashire.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Lewis Gregory had a reasonable tournament till the end of the league phases however showed his true all-round skills with a match-winning performance in the Quarter-Finals against Nottinghamshire, scoring 57* runs and even picking up 2 wickets.

Top Pick – Bowler

Matt Henry extended his brilliance with the ball for Somerset in this competition, picking up 24 wickets in 12 games at an economy of 8.17 with the best figures of 4 for 30.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Tom Banton is short of runs at the moment as he just managed 10 runs in his last 2 innings. He is still a good pick for your fantasy teams as he has scored 422 runs in 14 matches overall in this tournament.

X-Factor:

You can’t ignore Sam Curran while making your fantasy teams at this point of time in the competition. The 25-year-old T20 World Cup winner has scored 391 runs and picked up 15 wickets in this T20 Blast.

We’re excited for Finals Day ????

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— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) July 14, 2023

What are the fantasy suggested teams for SOM vs SUR, English T20 Blast 2023, 2nd Semi-Final?

1. Tom Banton, Jason Roy, Laurie Evans, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Will Jacks (c), Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Sam Curran (vc), Ben Green, Chris Jordan, Matt Henry

2. Tom Banton, Laurie Evans (c), Tom Kohler Cadmore, Will Jacks, Will Smeed, Lewis Gregory (vc), Sean Abbott, Sam Curran, Ben Green, Chris Jordan, Ish Sodhi

Finals Day ???? ????

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— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) July 14, 2023

Pre-Match Analysis:

Somerset have won 6 straight matches on the trot before coming into this match that includes thrilling 5 wickets win over Nottinghamshire in the 3rd Quarter-Final. They were in deep trouble when they were reeling at 5 for 62 chasing 157 for a place on the Finals day, then came all-rounders Lewis Gregory and Ben Green who produced an unbeaten 96* run stand for the 6th wicket to seal the game with 3 balls to spare. This victory shows they can win in any situation. They are likely to keep the same winning combination for this match.

Surrey was a better side in the 2nd Quarter-Final as they had the better of Lancashire by 13 runs. Half-centuries from Laurie Evans and Jason Roy powered them to a match-winning total of 187 runs and with combined bowling heroics they defended well on a batting-friendly surface. Skipper Chris Jordan was their best bowler on the day with 2 scalps. Overseas star Sunil Narine who featured in all 15 matches for the side in this tournament won’t be available for the finals day as he is currently part of Los Angeles Knight Riders in the ongoing Major League Cricket.