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Somerset vs Warwickshire Prediction & Match Preview – T20 Blast, Taunton

Our verdict

Somerset

Playing at home on one of England’s most batting-friendly grounds, Somerset are our narrow pick, with a strong top order built around Tom Banton.

Toss pick: Somerset

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Somerset welcome Warwickshire to Taunton for the 48th match of the 2026 T20 Blast. Lewis Gregory leads the home side, whose probable XI is headed by wicketkeeper Tom Banton and includes Tom Abell, Daniel Sams, Craig Overton and Jake Ball, a blend of power hitting and experienced seam options.

Warwickshire, captained by Ed Barnard, have a notable line-up of their own. Beau Webster, Chris Woakes, Dan Mousley and Jordan Thompson give them all-round depth, while Richard Gleeson and Usman Tariq lead the bowling.

The ground and the forecast point towards runs. A dry, stable afternoon should allow a full game, and with short boundaries square of the wicket, set batters will have plenty of scope. Early seam movement may offer the bowlers a brief window, after which spinners will need variations of pace and length to stay in the contest.

Probable XIs

Somerset

  1. Tom Banton (wk)
  2. Joshua Thomas
  3. Jordan Hermann
  4. Tom Abell
  5. Thomas Rew
  6. Lewis Gregory (c)
  7. Daniel Sams
  8. Craig Overton
  9. Lewis Goldsworthy
  10. Josh Shaw
  11. Jake Ball

Warwickshire

  1. Alex Davies
  2. Kai Smith (wk)
  3. Robert Yates
  4. Zen Malik
  5. Ed Barnard (c)
  6. Beau Webster
  7. Chris Woakes
  8. Dan Mousley
  9. Jordan Thompson
  10. Richard Gleeson
  11. Usman Tariq

Pitch report

Taunton is widely seen as one of the most batting-friendly venues in England. The true surface and consistent bounce let batters play through the line, while a quick outfield and short boundaries often produce high scores. Quicker bowlers can still find some movement with the new ball, especially under cloud, but the effect fades quickly. Spinners have a limited role and need accuracy and variation. Teams often prefer to bat first and post a big total.

Weather

Favourable conditions are forecast for the 3:30 pm local start, with afternoon temperatures around 18–20°C, partly cloudy skies with occasional sun, a low chance of rain, a light breeze and comfortable humidity. A full, uninterrupted match looks likely.

Frequently asked questions

Is Taunton a high-scoring ground?

Yes. The true surface, quick outfield and short boundaries make it one of England’s most batter-friendly venues.

Should the captain bat or bowl first?

Our preview suggests bowling first because of the ground’s record in successful chases, though sides often like to bat first and set a big total.

What time does Somerset vs Warwickshire start?

The match starts at 3:30 pm local time (2:30 pm GMT) on 7 June 2026.

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