Somerset v Glamorgan Prediction, Tips and Bet Builder

Somerset welcome Glamorgan to Taunton on Thursday evening for a Central & West Group clash between two sides looking to build momentum in the early stages of the Vitality Blast.

The hosts and reigning champions sit third in the table after winning two of their opening three matches, while Glamorgan are fifth with one win from three.

However, that victory came against Somerset only last Friday when Glamorgan chased 171 to win by seven wickets with 37 balls remaining.

That result continued a strong recent record in this fixture for the Welsh side, who have won three of the last four meetings between the sides.

Somerset remain one of the most dangerous batting teams in the competition, but Glamorgan's attack looks capable of causing them problems once again.

Somerset v Glamorgan Tips Summary

Best Bet - Glamorgan to win @ 13/10
Alternative Bet - Mason Crane 3+ wickets @ 7/1
Bet Builder - Craig Overton top Somerset bowler, Kiran Carlson 1+ six & Tom Banton 1+ six @ 10/1

Somerset v Glamorgan Prediction

Best Bet: Glamorgan to win @ 13/10

Glamorgan look excellent value given what happened when these sides met less than a week ago.

They chased 171 with ease at Sophia Gardens, winning by seven wickets with more than six overs to spare as Kiran Carlson smashed 109 from 45 balls, including 13 fours and six sixes.

That victory also means Glamorgan have won the last two meetings and three of the last four between these two sides and they arrive with several players in strong form. 

Carlson has scored 139 runs in three innings at an average of 46.33 and a strike-rate above 207, while Fazalhaq Farooqi has taken six wickets in just two matches.

Somerset possess serious batting firepower, including Tom Banton and James Rew, but Glamorgan's bowling attack has impressed early in the campaign.

Farooqi, Nathan McAndrew and Mason Crane have combined for 15 wickets already and can help guide the visitors to another victory.

Mason Crane 3+ wickets @ 7/1

Taunton has long been regarded as one of the more spin-friendly venues on the county circuit and Mason Crane looks well placed to take advantage.

The Glamorgan leg-spinner has claimed five wickets from his opening three Blast appearances and continues to be one of the most skilful slow bowlers in the competition.

His ability to attack through the middle overs is particularly valuable against aggressive batting sides.

Somerset's approach creates opportunities for wicket-taking bowlers as they look to score quickly, which can bring chances for quality spin.

Crane has already shown his wicket-taking ability this season and conditions could help him produce another influential spell.

Somerset v Glamorgan Bet Builder Tip

• Craig Overton top Somerset bowler

• Kiran Carlson 1+ six

• Tom Banton 1+ six

  Pays 10/1

Craig Overton has made a solid start to the Blast campaign with five wickets from three appearances and remains one of Somerset's main attacking threats with the ball.

He shares top spot in the county's wicket-taking charts with fellow seamer Jake Ball and has the new-ball role and opportunity to take early wickets..

Carlson arrives in outstanding touch after his match-winning century against Somerset last Friday. The Glamorgan skipper has already hit seven sixes in three innings and looks more than capable of clearing the ropes again.

Banton has been one of the competition's most destructive batters so far, scoring 136 runs at a strike-rate of 183.78.

He has already struck seven sixes in three innings and backing him to clear the ropes on one or more occasions appeals.

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Key Match Stats

• Glamorgan beat Somerset by seven wickets with 37 balls remaining when the sides met on 29 May

• Kiran Carlson scored 109 from 45 balls in that victory and has 139 runs at a strike-rate of 207.46 this season

• Tom Banton has scored 136 runs in three innings this Blast and has already hit seven sixes

• Fazalhaq Farooqi has taken six wickets in two matches for Glamorgan this season

• Craig Overton and Jake Ball are Somerset's joint-leading wicket-takers with five wickets each

Tactics, Form and Team News

For Somerset, Will Smeed remains unavailable after suffering a broken hand in the previous fixture and is expected to spend a period on the sidelines.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore is also a doubt after injuring his thumb and may again be forced to miss out, while Australian fast bowler Riley Meredith is unavailable due to international commitments.

Predicted Somerset XI: Banton (wkt), Thomas, J Rew, Abell, T Rew, Gregory, Sams, Overton, Goldsworthy, Shaw, Ball.

Australian seamer Nathan McAndrew joined Glamorgan from Sussex for this season and has started well, including 4-15 against Somerset and is a nailed-on starter for his new side, along with Farooqi, Crane, Dan Douthwaite and Ned Leonard in the bowling attack. 

Predicted Glamorgan XI: Carlson, Smale, Kellaway, Hurle, Dickson, Cooke (wkt), McAndrew, Neesham, Crane, Leonard, Farooqi.

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