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Fans can look forward to Somerset competing against Warwickshire in the forty-eighth England Domestic T20 2026 fixture at Taunton on 7th June at 8:00 PM IST.
Get the best SOM vs WAS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 48th match of the England Domestic T20 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for SOM vs WAS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Tom Banton – Continuing his attacking approach at the top of the order, Banton ranks among the leading run-scorers of the 2026 Vitality Blast with an impressive 43.75 average. 
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Beau Webster – Webster has made a strong impact for Warwickshire Bears, compiling 153 runs in four matches and establishing himself as one of the side’s most reliable batters. |
Top Picks:
Chris Woakes – Renowned for his all-round excellence, Woakes remains an important asset, combining disciplined seam bowling with dependable contributions with the bat. |
Craig Overton – A key figure in Somerset’s setup, Overton contributes valuable experience, pace-bowling quality, and lower-order hitting throughout the Blast campaign. |
Budget Picks:
Tom Kohler-Cadmore – An aggressive top-order batter, Kohler-Cadmore is known for his attacking strokeplay and ability to accelerate the scoring rate from the outset. |
Jordan Thompson – Thompson offers versatility through his seam bowling and hard-hitting batting, providing balance and flexibility whenever called upon by his side. |
SOM vs WAS England Domestic T20 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Beau Webster & Tom Banton |
Vice-Captain | Craig Overton & Chris Woakes |
SOM vs WAS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Tom Banton
- Batsmen – Jordan Hermann
- All-rounders – Chris Woakes, Beau Webster ©, Craig Overton (vc), Daniel Sams, Dan Mousley
- Bowlers – Jake Ball, Richard Gleeson, Riley Meredith, Usman Tariq
SOM vs WAS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Banton ©
- Batsmen – Jordan Hermann
- All-rounders – Chris Woakes (vc), Beau Webster, Craig Overton, Daniel Sams, Jordan Thompson, Dan Mousley
- Bowlers – Richard Gleeson, Riley Meredith
SOM vs WAS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 48 England Domestic T20 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
K Barker | NA | NA |
J Thomas | NA | NA |
SOM vs WAS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 48 England Domestic T20 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Beau Webster |
GL Captaincy Choice | Tom Banton |
Punt Picks | Jordan Thompson and Tom Kohler-Cadmore |
Dream11 Combination | 1-1-5-4 |
SOM vs WAS Match Preview:
Somerset will take on Warwickshire Bears in the forty-eighth match of the Vitality Blast 2026 at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton on June 7, 2026, with the first ball scheduled for 8:00 PM IST. As part of a marquee double-header event, the women’s fixture will precede this eagerly anticipated men’s contest. Both teams enter the match with different objectives, making this an important clash in the Central Group.
Somerset currently occupy fifth place in the standings and will look to regain momentum after a mixed start to their title-defense campaign. Despite facing several availability concerns, the hosts remain confident of delivering a strong performance in front of their home supporters. However, they will have to cope without Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who continues to recover from a thumb injury, while Will Smeed remains sidelined with a hand injury. In addition, Riley Meredith is away on international duty, and James Rew is unavailable due to England Lions commitments.
Even so, Somerset possess enough quality to challenge any opposition. Tom Banton has led their batting effort with consistency throughout the tournament, while Craig Overton has spearheaded the bowling attack with both experience and impact. Therefore, the home side will rely heavily on these key performers as they chase another valuable victory.
Meanwhile, Warwickshire Bears find themselves at the foot of the table and are still searching for their first win of the campaign. Consequently, this fixture presents an important opportunity for them to reverse their fortunes and build momentum for the remainder of the competition. The Bears will once again look towards Beau Webster for crucial runs, while spinner Usman Tariq will aim to play a significant role in restricting Somerset’s powerful batting lineup.
Notably, the two teams met earlier in the tournament on May 24, 2026, at Edgbaston, where Somerset secured a convincing seven-wicket victory. Warwickshire posted a competitive total thanks to contributions from Rob Yates (42), Beau Webster (41), and Sam Hain (52). Nevertheless, Somerset chased down the target comfortably, powered by a superb 93 from James Rew and a blistering 47 from Tom Banton.
SOM vs WAS Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Somerset | 3 |
Warwickshire | 1 |
SOM vs WAS Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 19°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 170 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 68% |
SOM vs WAS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Somerset Playing 11:
1) Tom Banton (wk)
2) Will Smeed
3) Tom Abell
4) Jordan Hermann
5) Lewis Goldsworthy
6) Lewis Gregory ©
7) Daniel Sams
8) Craig Overton
9) James Rew
10) Jake Ball
11) Joshua Shaw
Warwickshire Playing 11:
1) Alex Davies
2) Sam Hain
3) Dan Mousley
4) Beau Webster
5) Ed Barnard ©
6) Kai Smith (wk)
7) Chris Woakes
8) Jordan Thompson
9) Richard Gleeson
10) Nathan Gilchrist
11) Usman Tariq
SOM vs WAS Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Somerset is expected to win this match.
