Nottinghamshire vs Somerset: Key Insights for County Championship Clash
Match Overview
In the 55th match of the English County Championship 2025, Nottinghamshire will take on Somerset at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Tuesday, July 29.
Before the match, here are the latest insights on the NOT vs SOM clash, including Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, and probable playing lineups.
Match Details
NOT vs SOM – Match details:
Match: Nottinghamshire vs Somerset
Date: July 29, 2025
Timing: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Match Preview
NOT vs SOM Match Preview:
Both teams have had a comparable performance this season, making this match pivotal. Each side has secured 4 victories out of 10 matches in Division 1.
Currently, Nottinghamshire holds the second position with 153 points, while Somerset is close behind in third with 137 points. This will be their second encounter this season, with the first match ending in a draw.
Nottinghamshire is eager to break their streak of three consecutive draws, while Somerset comes off a recent 5-wicket victory against Durham.
Head-to-Head Record
NOT vs SOM – Head-to-head record:
Historically, Somerset has had the upper hand in their rivalry with Nottinghamshire. Out of 38 first-class matches, Somerset has won 17, while Nottinghamshire has claimed victory in only 7, with 14 matches resulting in draws.
Games: 38
Won by Nottinghamshire: 7
Won by Somerset: 17
Drawn: 14
Weather and Pitch Conditions
NOT vs SOM Weather & Pitch Report:
- The match is expected to see temperatures in the early 20s.
- Forecasts indicate a partly cloudy sky.
- The pitch is likely to favor batsmen, with an average first innings score around 343 runs.
Predicted Playing XI
NOT vs SOM Playing 11s (Predicted):
Nottinghamshire Playing 11:
Haseeb Hameed (c), Ben Slater, Freddie McCann, Joe Clarke, Jack Haynes, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Lyndon James, Liam Patterson-White, Brett Hutton, Farhan Ahmed, Mohammad Abbas, Josh Tongue
Somerset Playing 11:
Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Josh Davey, Tom Lammonby, James Rew (wk), Tom Abell, Tom Banton, Archie Vaughan, Lewis Gregory (c), Craig Overton, Jack Leach, Jake Ball
Dream11 Prediction Teams
NOT vs SOM Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Wicketkeepers– Ishan Kishan (vc), Tom Banton
- Batsmen – Haseeb Hameed, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Lammonby, Tom Abell
- Allrounders – Lyndon James, Michael Pretorius (c), Lewis Gregory
- Bowlers – Josh Tongue, Matt Henry
NOT vs SOM Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Wicketkeepers – Ishan Kishan, Tom Banton
- Batsmen – Haseeb Hameed (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (vc), Tom Lammonby
- Allrounders – Lyndon James, Michael Pretorius, Lewis Gregory
- Bowlers – Josh Tongue, Matt Henry, Jack Leach
Predicted Winner
NOT vs SOM – Who will win?
With their recent success, Somerset appears to have the edge going into this match against Nottinghamshire.