Somerset and Essex will fight for third place in the Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2025 at the Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi, on 16th March at 4:00 PM IST.
Get the best ESS vs SOM Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd Place Play-off match of the Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2025. Expert analysis and more.
ESS vs SOM Match Preview:
In a gentle start to the competition, Essex have secured a solitary win in two matches, wrapping up third place on the points table.
Similarly, Somerset have also experienced a mixed bag of results, achieving a single victory in two matches to finish fourth on the table.
As a result, Essex and Somerset will now face each other in the third-place Play-off match, where they will strive to outdo each other and claim the coveted third spot. Meanwhile, both teams will aim to build on their strengths and leave a lasting impression on the competition.
ESS vs SOM Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Essex |
0 |
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Somerset |
0 |
ESS vs SOM Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
24°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
176 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
60% |
ESS vs SOM Playing 11s (Predicted):
Essex Playing 11: Charlie Allison, Robin Das, Michael Pepper(wk), Jordan Cox, Matt Critchley, Luc Benkenstein, Noah Thain, Jamal Richards, Mackenzie Jones, Simon Harmer©, Jamie Porter
Somerset Playing 11: James Rew©(wk), Archie Vaughan, Andrew Umeed, Tom Abell, Tom Lammonby, Joshua Thomas, Kasey Aldridge, Craig Overton, Alfie Ogborne, Jake Ball, Shoaib Bashir
ESS vs SOM Dream11 Team Today Players Stats:
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Player |
Players Stats (last match) |
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Matt Critchley |
18 runs |
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Michael Pepper |
31 runs |
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Jordan Cox |
59 runs |
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Kasey Aldridge |
38 runs and 1 wicket |
Hot Picks for ESS vs SOM Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Kasey Aldridge |
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Jordan Cox |
Top Picks:
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Matt Critchley |
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Michael Pepper |
Budget Picks:
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Shoaib Bashir |
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James Rew |
ESS vs SOM Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Kasey Aldridge & Jordan Cox |
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Vice-Captain |
Matt Critchley & Michael Pepper |
ESS vs SOM Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Michael Pepper, Jordan Cox
- Batsmen – Charlie Allison, Sean Dickson
- All-rounders – Matt Critchley (vc), Luc Benkenstein, Kasey Aldridge (c), Jamal Richards
- Bowlers – Simon Harmer, Craig Overton, Jack Leach
ESS vs SOM Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jordan Cox (c), Michael Pepper (vc)
- Batsmen – Charlie Allison, Tom Abell
- All-rounders – Matt Critchley, Luc Benkenstein, Kasey Aldridge, Noah Thain, Jamal Richards
- Bowlers – Simon Harmer, Craig Overton
ESS vs SOM Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd Place Play-off Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2025 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Tom Lammonby |
7.0 credits |
39 points |
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Robin Das |
6.5 credits |
4 points |
ESS vs SOM Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd Place Play-off Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2025 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Kasey Claridge |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Jordan Cox |
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Punt Picks |
Noah Thain and Tom Abell |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-2-4-3 |