NOR vs SOM Dream11 Prediction Today: Vitality Blast Semi-Final 1 Match Insights & Expert Picks

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NOR vs SOM Match Prediction, Team News & Expert Analysis – Semi Final 1 T20 Match

 

Northamptonshire vs Somerset Cricket Match Previews

T20 Blast 2026

NOR vs SOM Match Previews, Probable Playing 11, Cricket Match Live Score and Pitch Report

Northamptonshire vs Somerset Match Details

MatchNorthamptonshire vs Somerset (NOR vs SOM)
LeagueT20 Blast 2026
DateSaturday, 18th July 2026
Time03:30 PM (IST) – 10:00 AM (GMT)

NOR vs SOM Match Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham, England

NOR vs SOM Pitch Report:

The pitch at Edgbaston Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly surface, but it also gives the bowlers plenty to work with. Its surface generally offers pace and consistent bounce which makes it excellent for stroke play and gives batsmen a chance to showcase their batting skills. 

NOR vs SOM Weather Report:

Weather during the match time in Birmingham, US will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 28°C on the match day with 55% humidity and 6.9 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 81% chances of precipitation during the game.

 

 

Northamptonshire vs Somerset Playing 11

Northamptonshire (NOR) Possible Playing 11: 1. Ricardo Vasconcelos(WK), 2. Chris Lynn, 3. Nathan McSweeney, 4. David Willey(C), 5. Lewis McManus(WK), 6. Saif Zaib, 7. Louis Kimber, 8. Calvin Harrison, 9. Luke Procter, 10. Ben Sanderson, 11. George Scrimshaw

Somerset (SOM) Possible Playing 11: 1. Will Smeed, 2. Thomas Rew(WK), 3. Tom Kohler Cadmore(WK), 4. James Rew(WK), 5. Lewis Goldsworthy, 6. Lewis Gregory(C), 7. Daniel Sams, 8. Craig Overton, 9. Jack Leach, 10. Riley Meredith, 11. Jake Ball

Northamptonshire vs Somerset Match Preview

Northamptonshire is set to take on Somerset in T20 Blast 2026 on Saturday, 18 July 2026 at 03:30 PM IST.

Northamptonshire (NOR) Team Updates

  • Ricardo Vasconcelos and Chris Lynn will open the innings. Both are very talented players and played many attacking innings in previous matches.
  • Nathan McSweeney will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
  • David Willey and Lewis McManus will strengthen the middle order for Northamptonshire.
  • David Willey will lead the Northamptonshire as a Captain. He is having topmost good points in this series.
  • Ricardo Vasconcelos will do the Wicket Keeping for Northamptonshire.
  • Nathan McSweeney will take care of the spin bowling of the team.
  • Ben Sanderson and George Scrimshaw will lead the pace attack of his team.

Somerset (SOM) Team Updates

  • Will Smeed and Thomas Rew will open the innings. Both are very talented players.
  • Thomas Rew is having topmost good points in this series.
  • Tom Kohler Cadmore will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
  • James Rew and Lewis Goldsworthy will strengthen the middle order for Somerset.
  • Lewis Gregory will lead the Somerset as a Captain. He is also a good All-Rounder
  • Tom Kohler Cadmore will do the Wicket Keeping for Somerset.
  • Lewis Gregory and Jack Leach will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
  • Riley Meredith and Jake Ball will lead the pace attack of his team.

 

Northamptonshire vs Somerset Match Prediction:

Somerset looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.

Northamptonshire vs Somerset Toss Prediction, Who will Win the Toss Today?:

According to the Possible11 expert toss prediction, SOM will win the toss and choose to Bat first.

Northamptonshire vs Somerset T20 Blast 2026 Match Expert Advice:

David Willey will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Justin Broad will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.

Northamptonshire vs Somerset Head to Head Records:

Northamptonshire vs Somerset have faced each other in 28 matches in T20. Out of these 28 games, Northamptonshire have won 7 whereas Somerset have won 11 Matches.

NOR vs SOM Team Analysis & Player Performance

  1. Looking by the pitch behavior, Picking top order batters would be crucial here.
  2. Death-over bowlers are always excellent wicket-takers in last few overs, they can turn the game around at any time.
  3. In Wicket Keeping, Thomas Rew is the best choice.
  4. This pitch is compatible for both the Pacers & Spinners.
  5. Somerset team has the upper hand over Northamptonshire team. So try to pick more players from Somerset

Northamptonshire vs Somerset Top Picks:

NOR – David Willey [280 points], Nathan McSweeney [120 points]
SOM – Thomas Rew [526 points], Will Smeed [523 points]
NOR – Saif Zaib[113 points], Chris Lynn [92 points]
SOM – Lewis Gregory [272 points], Riley Meredith [388 points]

Northamptonshire (NOR) Key Players

  1. Luke Procter [PTs: 0, CR: 7.0]
  2. Louis Kimber [18]
  3. George Scrimshaw [PTs: 17, CR: 7.5]
  4. Chris Lynn [5, 15, 1, 4]
  5. Nathan McSweeney [69*, 49, 11, 43, 0W]
  6. David Willey [1W]

Somerset (SOM) Key Players

  1. Lewis Gregory [1W, 1W, 15]
  2. Lewis Goldsworthy [PTs: 379, CR: 6.5]
  3. Riley Meredith [0W, 3W, 2W, 3W, 2W]
  4. Craig Overton [PTs: 519, CR: 8.0]
  5. Will Smeed [PTs: 523, CR: 7.0]
  6. Thomas Rew [131, 5]

NOR vs SOM Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

  1. Chris Lynn [PTs: 92, CR: 9.0]
  2. Nathan McSweeney [PTs: 120, CR: 8.5]
  3. Lewis Gregory [PTs: 272, CR: 7.0]
  4. David Willey [PTs: 280, CR: 9.0]
  5. Lewis Goldsworthy [PTs: 379, CR: 6.5]
  6. Thomas Rew [PTs: 526, CR: 6.5]

 

Author: Chirag Pandey

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