As the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 heads into its crucial stages, South Group leaders Somerset face off against Hampshire on June 19 at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton. This contest has all the makings of a high-scoring classic, especially with both teams boasting explosive top-orders and game-changing bowlers. Let’s walk through the pitch, form, key players, and fantasy picks.
Match Details
- Fixture: Somerset vs Hampshire, South Group
- Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
- Date and Time: June 19, 2025, | 11:00 PM IST (6:30 PM Local)
- Format: T20 Blast 2025, Match 63
Pitch and Conditions – What to Expect?
If you’re a batter, this pitch is heaven. Taunton has delivered fireworks this season, with the average first innings score at a massive 201. With short boundaries and a flat deck, it’s almost tailor-made for strokeplay. Expect another run-fest, unless a bowler finds something extraordinary early on.
Head-to-Head: Somerset vs Hampshire
- Total Matches: 28
- Somerset Wins: 17
- Hampshire Wins: 10
- Tied: 1
Recent history clearly favors Somerset. In fact, they’ve won 4 of the last 5 meetings — and most of them were dominant displays.
Current Form Stats
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | W, W, W, W, L | 2nd – 5 wins in 6 matches (20 points) |
| Hampshire | L, T, L, W, W | 5th – 3 wins in 6 matches (14 points) |
Somerset might’ve lost a close game to Kent recently, but their overall form remains rock solid. Hampshire, meanwhile, are on a slide and need a big performance to stay in top-four contention.
Top Fantasy Picks
Captain Choices
- Will Smeed (Somerset): 207 runs in 6 games, strike rate over 137. Explosive opener who can win the match inside the Powerplay. Automatic choice for captain or vice-captain.
- Tom Banton (Somerset): Showed his class with a blistering 68 off 33 balls against Kent. Can keep wickets too, which brings bonus points.
Vice-Captain Choices
- Scott Currie (Hampshire): 10 wickets in 6 matches. He may not grab the limelight, but his breakthroughs often swing momentum.
- Lewis Gregory (Somerset): The captain leads by example with 6 wickets and 96 runs already in the campaign.
Batters to Watch
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore and James Vince: Both are classy stroke-makers who thrive on good batting decks.
- Dewald Brevis: Quiet lately, but a T20 powerhouse. On his day, he can completely change the course of the match.
Bowlers Who Matter
- Riley Meredith (Somerset): Top wicket-taker for Somerset with 15 wickets. Bowls with serious pace and aggression.
- Craig Overton and Ben Green: Workhorses who chip in with both bat and ball. Valuable fantasy assets in close games.
Wicketkeeper Options
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Hampshire): 72 runs in 2 matches at a strike rate of 175. Makes contributions with both gloves and bat.
Fantasy Team Prediction
Team 1
Tom Banton (Captain), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Vice-Captain), Will Smeed, James Vince, Dewald Brevis, Lewis Gregory, Ben Green, Craig Overton, Riley Meredith, Scott Currie, Toby Albert
Team 2
Tom Banton, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tom Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joe Weatherley, Dewald Brevis (Captain), Lewis Gregory (Vice-Captain), Riley Meredith, John Turner, Ben Green, Chris Wood
Who Holds the Edge?
From what we’ve seen this season, Somerset are the better-drilled side, especially in home conditions. Their only loss was a valiant 224 chase where they fell short by just four runs. That says a lot. Hampshire, on the other hand, have looked patchy and lacked consistency.
Add to that, Somerset’s explosive top order featuring Smeed, Banton, and Kohler-Cadmore, and a strong seam unit led by Meredith and Overton — they look well-balanced.
Fdaytalk Match Prediction:
Somerset to win, possibly by a decent margin if they bat first.
Fantasy Strategy: Stack your team with Somerset batters, include Currie or Brevis as differential picks, and lock in Smeed or Banton as your captain.
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