2021 County Championship – Somerset vs Hampshire Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Somerset vs Hampshire taking place? Thursday 3rd June, 2021 – 11:00 (UK)
Where is Somerset vs Hampshire taking place? The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
What is the expected weather for Somerset vs Hampshire? Sunny intervals with a gentle breeze over the course of all four days with temperatures reaching highs of 19c
Where can I get tickets for Somerset vs Hampshire? The County Championship will initially be played without spectators but it is worth checking each county’s official website for updates
What channel is Somerset vs Hampshire on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Somerset vs Hampshire? Matches can be streamed live on the official websites and YouTube channels of the First-Class Counties alongside the England Cricket App.
THE PREDICTION
Somerset have been frustrated in recent weeks with their last two County Championship matches ending in draws, whilst Hampshire saw inclement with deny them a probable victory last time out against Leicestershire. After putting a score of 233 on the board, they dismissed the Foxes for 84 only to be denied the time to finish them off in the second innings with Leicester 26/1 come the conclusion of Day 4.
Only ten points currently separate these two teams in what is a crucial contest between second-place and fourth-placed in Group 2. Somerset will be without both their primary spinner in Jack Leach and their primary pace bowler in Craig Overton and their absences will be felt equally as hard. Hampshire may be set to capitalise with bowlers Kyle Abbott and Mohammad Abbas set to renew their destructive opening bowling partnership. Providing Hampshire’s gun batters such as James Vince and Sam Northeast can support their bowling attack with the runs to boot, then Hampshire may just have the tools to pull off a crucial victory against a weakened home side.
