United Kingdom Vitality Blast: Northamptonshire vs Somerset Match Preview Odds & Predictions
Northamptonshire
Somerset
Northamptonshire will lock horns against Somerset in the United Kingdom Vitality Blast on Sunday. Northamptonshire have won four of their last five games, while Somerset have failed to win three times in theirs. Moreover, Somerset has won four of their last five head-to-head games against Northamptonshire. How will this game unfold? Below are previews, betting tips, and odds.
Northamptonshire Preview
Northamptonshire won by eight wickets in their last game against Gloucestershire, putting them on a two-game winning streak. In this outing, they scored 185 runs with 16 balls to spare. Their opponent batted first and set 184/2 with their strong early performance; Northamptonshire calmly ran over the target as Nathan McSweeney and David Willey reached the target, winning the game. They have been in excellent form recently, winning four of their last five games. They currently sit in first place in the Central standings with 32 points from 8 matches played.
Northamptonshire XI
Ricardo Vasconcelos, James Sales, Justin Broad, Ravi Bopara, Saif Zaib, David Willey (c), Lewis McManus (wk), Luke Procter, Ben Sanderson, Lloyd Pope, George Scrimshaw.
Somerset Preview
Somerset suffered a 36-run loss in their last game against Worcestershire, ending their three-game unbeaten run. Somerset has to do better, as they have struggled to win. They have drawn once and lost twice in their last five games, to Warwickshire by six wickets and to Worcestershire by 36 runs. They recorded victories twice: over Nottinghamshire by 306 runs and over Gloucestershire by 18 runs. They currently sit in 6th position in the Central, with 12 points from 8 matches.
Somerset XI
Lewis Gregory(c), Tom Banton(wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, James Rew, Jordan Hermann, Thomas Rew, Daniel Sams, Craig Overton, Lewis Goldsworthy, Alfie Ogborne, Jake Ball.
Northamptonshire vs Somerset Prediction
I will be backing Northamptonshire to win here easily because they are in excellent form, having won four of their last five games, compared to Somerset, who have failed to win three times in their last five games, recording two losses and one draw. With this, I believe the home team will find a way to win here. My prediction is that Northamptonshire will win, with 1xBet offering odds of 1.64.
