Gloucestershire vs Somerset, RLODC, Today Match Prediction 13 August 2023

GLO vs SOM Match Prediction & Analysis

At the halfway stage of the Royal London One-Day Cup 2023, the middle of the Group B table is getting a little interesting. Gloucestershire is currently 5th in the standings with 4 points and a net run rate of -0.872. They are just below Northamptonshire, who have the same number of points but a much better run rate. Gloucestershire have lost two back-to-back games and will be looking to mend their road ahead as they take on Somerset this Sunday at the County Ground in Bristol. Somerset are struggling to get their season going this year, having lost three matches out of four. Having secured just 2 points, they are currently positioned second from the end in the standings.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

GLO

L L W W L

WOR

375/7 in 50.0 7.5

RLODC

Worcestershire won by 85 runs 10 Aug 2023

GLO

290/10 in 48.3 6

WRW

123/2 in 25.5 4.82

RLODC

Warwickshire won by 8 Wickets 07 Aug 2023

GLO

120/10 in 33.4 3.59

GLO

278/10 in 48.4 5.74

RLODC

Gloucestershire beat Northamptonshire by 23 runs 04 Aug 2023

NOR

255/10 in 48.1 5.3

GLO

299/4 in 43.2 6.92

RLODC

Gloucestershire Won by 6 wickets

01 Aug 2023

DER

298/9 in 50.0 5.96

HAM

107/2 in 14.3 7.38

VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023

Hampshire won by 8 wickets

02 Jul 2023

GLO

105/10 in 19.3 5.38

SOM

L L W L W

SOM

318/6 in 50.0 6.36

RLODC

Sussex beat Somerset by 4 wickets 11 Aug 2023

SUS

319/6 in 48.1 6.63

NOR

415/8 in 50.0 8.3

RLODC

09 Aug 2023

SOM

328/10 in 45.1 7.27

SOM

287/9 in 50.0 5.74

RLODC

Somerset won by 36 runs 06 Aug 2023

WOR

251/10 in 44.3 5.67

SOM

230/10 in 46.5 4.95

RLODC

04 Aug 2023

WRW

233/6 in 43.4 5.37

ESS

131/10 in 18.3 7.08

VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023

Somerset beat Essex by 14 runs

15 Jul 2023

SOM

145/10 in 20.0 7.25

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Gloucestershire Preview

Gloucestershire started their season with two impressive wins. However, they suffered heavy defeats in their next two matches – by 8 wickets against Warwickshire and by 85 runs against Worcestershire. In their previous clash against Worcestershire, they ended up conceding 375 runs at Worcester and were eventually bowled out for 290 in the chase. 

The loss against Worcestershire would have been much bigger if not for an incredible 121 off 106 balls by Jack Taylor. The middle-order batter now tops the batting charts for Gloucestershire with 234 runs in 4 innings at a superb average of 78 and a strike rate of 104. He is undoubtedly the man to watch out for in this game.

Another batter who has impressed is Oliver Price, who has scored 148 runs in 4 innings at an average of 49.33 and a strike rate of 87.57.

Among the bowlers, seamers Tom Price and Paul van Meekeren have taken 6 wickets apiece, and will be the bowlers the team will depend on to take important wickets. There is also Zaman Akhter, who has taken 4 wickets in just the two games he has played at an economy of 6.15.

Gloucestershire Predicted Playing XI:

Chris Dent, Tom Price, Harry Tector, Oliver Price, James Bracey (c & wk), Graeme van Buuren, Jack Taylor, Anwar Ali, Zaman Akhter, Tom Smith, Paul van Meekeren

Gloucestershire Actual Playing XI:

Anwar Ali, Oliver Price, Chris Dent, GLV Buuren, Harry Tector, Jack Taylor, James Bracey, Josh Shaw, Paul Van Meekeren, Tom Price, Tom Smith

Somerset Preview

Somerset has won just one match this season while losing three. Despite a solid performance with the bat in their previous encounter against Sussex at Taunton, they ended up on the losing side. Somerset put on 318-6 after batting first, but lost the match by 4 wickets with almost two overs still remaining. 

Although they lost the match, Somerset had a few positives to take back, particularly the performances by Andrew Umeed (119 off 130 balls) and Curtis Campher (101 off 82 balls). Umeed, the team’s opener, has taken his season’s tally to 234 runs in 4 innings at an average of 58.50 and a strike rate of 91.76.

Lewis Goldsworthy (172 runs in 3 innings at 57.33) is their dependable No. 3 batter. 

But it is Campher’s knock that will give Somerset a lot of hope going forward. The Irish all-rounder can score quickly and can be the game-changing finisher for the team this year. Campher has also been doing a fine job with his seam bowling, taking 6 wickets at an economy of 6.61. Jack Brooks is Somerset’s leading wicket-taker this year, with 7 scalps at an economy of 5.69.

Somerset Predicted Playing XI:

George Thomas, Andrew Umeed, Lewis Goldsworthy, James Rew (wk), Sean Dickson (c), George Bartlett, Curtis Campher, Danny Lamb, Ned Leonard, Jack Brooks, Shoaib Bashir

Somerset Actual Playing XI:

Andrew Umeed, Curtis Campher, George Thomas, James Rew, Joshua Thomas, JT Langridge, Ned Leonard, Shoaib Bashir, Danny Lamb, George Bartlett, Sean Dickson

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch at the County Ground in Bristol is generally known to be batting-friendly, providing good pace and bounce for the batsmen to capitalize on. The surface tends to hold up well over the course of a match, offering enough assistance to the seam bowlers as well. Spinners can also come into play as the game progresses, as the pitch tends to wear down a bit, providing grip and turn for the spin bowlers. 

The weather in Bristol on Sunday is expected to be considerably cloudy, with occasional rain and drizzle in the afternoon.

GLO vs SOM Pitch Report

The highest total at the County Ground in Bristol last season was 298-5 by Gloucestershire while chasing a target of 295 versus Nottinghamshire. In 2021, the highest total batting first here was 334-5 by Gloucestershire while batting first against Wiltshire. The team batting first in this match should look to set a target of around 280-300 runs.

Toss: To Bowl

Over the last two seasons, six of the seven matches played at the County Ground in Bristol have been clinched by the team chasing. This clearly shows that the venue favors the side chasing, and the team winning the toss is likely to field first.