Glamorgan vs Somerset, South Group: head-to-head and key stats

The bowlers will have to be on their toes while bowling on this surface with very short boundaries on either side at this venue.

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By Omar | Jun 21, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Glamorgan and Somerset will take on each other in Match No. 96 on 21st June, Wednesday at Sophia Gardens. T20 Vitality Blast is getting more exciting as we move further in the tournament. Somerset is topping the tables with 16 points, as they have a strong batting lineup, and their pace attack is competent enough to get some early scalps in the game. Some of their senior players need to stand up and deliver.

Glamorgan are currently in the sixth position. Chris Cooke and Jamie Mcllroy will prove to be crucial for Glamorgan. Ben Green being an all-rounder, will play a decisive role for Somerset. It will be an exciting clash as both teams will be eyeing two important points more so Glamorgan to get themselves in the race to the knockouts. Both teams have some exciting young players along with a good blend of youth.

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Pitch

The pitch at Edgbaston in Birmingham is generally good for batting. The ball comes nicely onto the bat and the batters can play their strokes freely right from the start of their innings. The bowlers will have to be on their toes while bowling on this surface with very short boundaries on either side. The team winning the toss will look to bat first and set a total as the pitch seems to slow down slightly in the 2nd innings.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 34

Somerset – 23

Glamorgan – 11

Match Details:

Somerset vs Glamorgan, South Group

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Date & Time: 21st June, at 11:00 PM IST

FACTS

Opened1885
Capacity6500
EndsWantage Road End, Lynn Wilson Centre End
LocationNorthampton, England
Time ZoneUTC +1:00
Other Sports it is home to
FloodlightsYes

STATS – T20I

Total matches7
Matches won batting first7
Matches won bowling first0
Average 1st Inns scores139
Average 2nd Inns scores89
Highest total recorded180/6 (20 Ov) by ENGW vs WIW
Lowest total recorded93/10 (19.2 Ov) by WIW vs NZW
Highest score chased
Lowest score defended103/7 (20 Ov) by ENGW vs WIW




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