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SOM vs ESS Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain Pick for 89th Match – English T20 Blast 2025

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SOM vs ESS Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain picks for 89th T20 Match – English T20 Blast 2025 – Somerset (SOM) will face Essex (ESS) in the 89th T20 match of English T20 Blast 2025. In this article, we will suggest the top three contenders for captain and vice-captain positions on your English T20 Blast Dream11 Team.


SOM vs ESS Match 89th T20, English T20 Blast 2025 Match Details:

  • League – English T20 Blast
  • Match – Somerset vs Essex
  • Date & Time – 8 July 2025 at 11:30 PM
  • Venue – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, Taunton
  • Live Streaming – Fancode

SOM vs ESS Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

As Somerset (SOM) takes on Essex (ESS), selecting the right captain is crucial in Dream11 fantasy cricket. Based on recent performances and stats, here are the best captaincy choices for SOM vs ESS. By selecting the right captain and vice-captain in Dream11, the chances of winning increase significantly. In this article, we will discuss the three best options for today’s match.

1. Why will Will Smeed be a good choice?

Will Smeed emerges as one of the top captaincy choices; he comes to open the inning for Somerset. He has an impressive average of 83 fantasy points. In the last match, he scored 25 runs on 20 balls. With a total of 396, he is the leading run scorer for Somerset this season, and he maintains his batting average of over 49.50. When selecting a strong contender, Will Smeed is our top priority.

2. Why will Sean Dickson be a good choice?

Sean Dickson is a strong captaincy choice, having demonstrated match-winning potential and delivered outstanding performances this season. He has an average of 52 fantasy points. He played an important inning of 52 runs in the middle order against Hampshire. Dickson has scored 235 runs with an average of 47.00 in this season, making him our second choice for the upcoming game.

3. Why will Paul Walter be a good choice?

Paul Walter will open the inning for Surrey. He has an impressive average of 84 fantasy points. As a world-class all-rounder, he has scored 232 runs and taken 9 wickets in ten matches this season. In his last match against Surrey, he made a notable contribution with both bat and ball, scoring 55 runs off 26 balls and claiming 1 wicket during his bowling spell. Paul Walter is our top priority when selecting a strong contender.

SOM vs ESS Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain 89th T20 Match Tips:

Scenario Preferences
Safe Captain Will Smeed
High-Risk, High-Reward Sean Dickson
Reliable Choice Paul Walter
Differential Pick Riley Meredith

SOM vs ESS Probable Playing XI: 

Somerset: Tom Banton (WK), Will Smeed, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Sean Dickson, Tom Lammonby, Ben Green, Craig Overton, Lewis Goldsworthy, Matt Henry, Riley Meredith

Essex: Michael-Kyle Pepper, Jordan Cox (WK), Charles Allison, Robin Das, Luc Benkenstein, Paul Walter, Matt Critchley, Noah Thain, Simon Harmer, Mohammad Amir, Samuel Cook

Note: The above playing XI is predicted and may change based on team announcements.

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