SOM vs ESS Dream11 Prediction Match 89 of T20 Blast 2025
SOM vs ESS Match Details for 89th match
On Tuesday, 8th July, the eighty-ninth match of the T20 Blast 2025 is between Somerset and Essex will be playing at the County Ground, Taunton. Here’s the SOM vs ESS Match 89 Dream11 Prediction.
Teams Somerset vs Essex
League T20 Blast 2025
Date & Time Tuesday, 8th July, 2025. 11:00PM IST
Stadium County Ground, Taunton
Live Telecast in India NA
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SOM vs ESS Match Preview
Somerset enters this matchup as the table toppers of the South Group points table, having played 10 matches, they have won 8 and lost 2, and have 32 points to their name. On the other hand, Essex are at the bottom of the table, having played 10 matches, they have won just 1 and lost 8, and have just 6 points to their name. With the season of the T20 Blast 2025 nearing its conclusion, Somerset will be aiming to end the league phase in the top spot, while Essex will be determined to finish in a respectable place. Apart from the T20 Blast 2025, Stumps and Bails also specializes in covering Latest Cricket News for various leagues.
County Ground, Taunton Pitch Report
County Ground, Taunton is known for aiding bowlers, especially early on. Fast bowlers benefit from swing and seam, while spinners gain grip later in the match. Overcast conditions add to batting challenges. Teams winning the toss often opt to bowl first to exploit early help. Though the pitch settles slightly, it generally favors bowlers throughout.
Who has the better chance of winning SOM or ESS?
Somerset is the team with the obvious advantage over Essex, as Somerset is a better-performing and better all-around team when compared to Essex.
SOM vs ESS Weather Report

Somerset vs Essex Playing 11
Somerset Playing 11
Tom Banton (Wicket-Keeper), Will Smeed, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Captain), Tom Abell, Sean Dickson, Tom Lammonby, Ben Green, Craig Overton, Lewis Goldsworthy, Matt Henry, Riley Meredith
Essex Playing 11
Michael-Kyle Pepper, Paul Walter, Jordan Cox (Wicket-Keeper), Charlie Allison, Matthew Critchley, Luc Benkenstein, Robin Das, Noah Thain, Simon Harmer (Captain), Sam James Cook, Mohammad Amir
SOM vs ESS Fantasy Cricket Tips
SOM vs ESS Captain & Vice-captain choices
Captain P Walter & R Meredith
Vice-captain B Green & W Smeed
SOM vs ESS Fantasy Picks
Captain: P Walter
Vice-captain: W Smeed
Wicketkeepers: T Banton, J Cox
Batters: T Kohler, S Dickson
All-rounders: L Benkenstein, M Critchley
Bowlers: R Meredith, M Henry, M Amir
Somerset vs Essex Fantasy Teams
SOM vs ESS Fantasy Team 1

SOM vs ESS Fantasy Team 2

Somerset vs Essex Fantasy Cricket Tips FAQs
Score Predictions for SMO vs ESS
Score if SOM bat first 165+
Score SOM can chase 189
Score if ESS bat first 145+
Score ESS can chase 170
Toss Prediction for SMO vs ESS
Somerset – If SMO wins the toss, they will likely choose to bowl first.
Essex – If ESS wins the toss, they will likely choose to bowl first.
Players to Avoid from Somerset vs Essex
Players to avoid from SOM T Abell (Batter) & C Overton (All-Rounder)
Players to avoid from ESS J Cox (Wicket-Keeper) & S Cook (Bowler)
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**Disclaimer: Predictions are based on analysis and are intended as insights, not certainties. They should be viewed as informational and not as guarantees. **
