Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Northamptonshire
Somerset
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In the quarter-final match of the Vitality Blast, Northamptonshire will play at home against Somerset. The encounter is set for Thursday, September 5, with a start time of 19:30 Central European Time. Dailysports experts have prepared a forecast for this game.
Northamptonshire
The team had a very strong regular season. In 14 matches, Northamptonshire accumulated 18 points, finishing just two points behind the Northern Group leader, and secured second place in the table. The team recorded eight victories, two draws, and four defeats. However, their recent form is not impressive; in the last five matches, they have won only once, lost three times, and their most recent game ended in a no-result.
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club is one of the eighteen first-class county clubs in the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales. In the Blast, Northamptonshire boasts two championship titles and has reached the final once.
Somerset
Playing in the Southern Group, Somerset gathered 17 points from 14 matches and finished in third place. They were very close to securing second place, falling short by just one point. Overall, Somerset won eight matches and drew once during the regular season. Currently, they are in excellent form, having won four of their last five matches and drawing the other. In their most recent game, they achieved a resounding victory by 293 runs.
Founded in 1875, Somerset was initially considered a minor county until it received first-class status in 1895. The county has participated in the Championship since 1891. In the Blast tournament, Somerset is the reigning Vitality Blast champion and has won two titles overall, with four runner-up finishes.
Interesting facts about the match and history of personal meetings
- The last encounter between Northamptonshire and Somerset was in early August, when Somerset won by seven wickets.
- Somerset is on a six-match unbeaten streak.
Northamptonshire vs Somerset Prediction
Given Somerset's current superior form and extensive play-off experience, including being the reigning Vitality Blast champions and having reached six finals, they are the favorites for this match. I believe they will secure a victory, with bookmakers offering odds of 1.55.
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