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Derbyshire vs Somerset Predictions - Somerset to continue their head-to-head winning record against Derbyshire in a T20 Blast clash

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Somerset are tipped as favorites against Derbyshire in the upcoming T20 Blast fixture thanks to their superior recent form and head-to-head record. Somerset's James Rew is in sublime batting form, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by Craig Overton, has proven reliable. Derbyshire, despite a tight recent tie, have struggled for consistency, winning just two of nine recent matches. The probable XIs are listed, with Somerset backed to extend their dominance in this fixture. Expect a strong showing from Rew, Overton, Moqim, and Madsen.

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  • Somerset has won 3 of the last 4 meetings vs Derbyshire.
  • James Rew (Somerset) is in superb batting form; Craig Overton leads their bowling.
  • Derbyshire have won only 2 of their last 9 matches in the T20 Blast.
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Somerset to continue their head-to-head winning record against Derbyshire in a T20 Blast clash (Getty Images)

Derbyshire vs Somerset Predictions


Somerset enters this match in stronger form and has enjoyed recent success against Derbyshire. With James Rew in outstanding touch and a more reliable bowling attack, the visitors look well placed to extend their winning record in this fixture.

  • Derbyshire's Sufyan Moqim has figures of 3/15, 1/43, 2/32, 1/23, and 2/25 in his last 5 matches.
  • Derbyshire's Wayne Madsen has scored 153 runs in his last 7 matches.
  • Derbyshire has won 2 of their last 9 matches in the T20 Blast.
  • Somerset has won three of the last four meetings against Derbyshire.
  • Somerset's James Rew has scored 30, 36, 116*, 93, and 62* in his last 5 knocks.
  • Somerset's Craig Overton has taken 8 wickets in his last 7 matches.
  • Somerset has won 4 of their last 9 matches in the T20 Blast.

Head-to-Head


Somerset has won three of the last four meetings against Derbyshire.

Derbyshire Form


In their previous match, Derbyshire Falcons and Lancashire Lightning played out a thrilling tie in their North Group match at Emirates Old Trafford. Derbyshire posted 150/9, and Lancashire reached 150/8 in the final over, leaving group qualification hopes for both teams hanging by a thread.

Lancashire needed one run from the final ball, but Derbyshire's Nick Potts yorked Matty Hurst to preserve the tie.

Opener Martin Andersson top-scored with 49 off 37 balls, and Sufyan Moqim was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/15.

Derbyshire have struggled for consistent wins leading up to this fixture, winning two of their nine matches in the North Group.

Sufyan Moqim has figures of 3/15, 1/43, 2/32, 1/23, and 2/25 wickets in his last 5 matches and Wayne Madsen has scored 153 runs in his last 7 matches.

Somerset Form


In their previous match, Somerset defeated the previously unbeaten Northamptonshire Steelbacks by 105 runs in the Vitality Blast Central & West Group match at Northampton. After posting an imposing 223/4, Somerset bowled out the hosts for 118 in 15.3 overs.

Somerset’s innings was anchored by a rapid opening partnership of 104 between Thomas Rew (57 off 30 balls) and Will Smeed (48 off 31). Australian international Daniel Sams provided a late-stage surge with an explosive 48 not out off 16 deliveries.

Josh Thomas returned career-best figures of 4/6, and Lewis Goldsworthy claimed three wickets in a single over to dismantle the batting order.

James Rew has scored 30, 36, 116*, 93, and 62* in his last 5 knocks, and Craig Overton has taken 8 wickets in his last 7 matches.

Team news

              
Derbyshire (possible XI): Luis Reece, Caleb Jewell, Aneurin Donald (c/wk), Wayne Madsen, Matthew Montgomery, Ross Whiteley, Anuj Dal, Martin Andersson, Pat Brown, Jack Morley, Nick Potts.

Somerset (possible XI): Tom Banton (wk), Will Smeed, James Rew, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Thomas Rew, Tom Lammonby, Lewis Gregory (c), Lewis Goldsworthy, Daniel Sams, Craig Overton, Jack Leach, Riley Meredith.

Verdict

Somerset are tipped to win at odds of 1.62, with Craig Overton, James Rew, Sufyan Moqim and Wayne Madsen backed to star with bat and ball.

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