Gloucestershire vs Somerset T20 Blast 2026 Preview

3rd June 2026

Gloucestershire host Somerset in the T20 Blast 2026 on Thursday 5 June, with the first ball at 23:30 IST (19:00 BST). The hosts sit 3rd in the South Group with three wins from four and 12 points, while Somerset are 9th with two wins from three and 8 points – though they have a game in hand on most of the group. This is a proper West Country rivalry and both sides will fancy their chances. Full match page and live projections on Statz Cricket here.

The Venue

Venue details are currently TBC for this fixture on the Statz system. We will update this section once the ground is confirmed – check the fixture page closer to match day for the latest.

Form and Table

Gloucestershire – 3rd (P4 W3 L1, 12 pts)

Three wins from four is a flying start for Gloucestershire. Their most recent outing was a thumping 56-run victory over Yorkshire away, posting 217/6 before bowling them out for 161. Before that, a loss to Northamptonshire – who chased down 164 inside 17 overs – was sandwiched between tight wins over Glamorgan by 1 run and Warwickshire by 47 runs. They have shown they can win in very different ways.

Last 5 results: W vs YOR (217/6 bt 161/10), L vs NOR (164/9 lost to 166/3), W vs GLA (158/8 bt 157/8), W vs WAR (121/10 bt 74/10), L vs SOM (148/8 lost to 164/7)

Somerset – 9th (P3 W2 L1, 8 pts)

Somerset have played just three matches so far, winning two. They chased down 189 against Warwickshire away – a statement chase led by their in-form top order – and beat Hampshire at home. The one blot was a heavy loss to Glamorgan, where they conceded 175/3 in just 13.5 overs. When the batting clicks, Somerset look dangerous. When the bowling leaks, it leaks fast.

Last 5 results: L vs GLA (171/9 lost to 175/3), W vs WAR (193/3 bt 189/5), W vs HAM (160/3 bt 158/10), W vs HAM (195/4 bt 194/6 – 2025), W vs LAN (182/7 bt 159/10 – 2025)

Head-to-Head

9 meetings since 2022 (Statz data). Somerset lead 6-3 and have won both fixtures in 2025 – most recently by 16 runs at Taunton in July, where they posted 164/7 and restricted Gloucestershire to 148/8. Before that, Somerset chased down 135 with six wickets in hand at Bristol.

Gloucestershire’s three wins all came in 2024 – including a memorable 5-wicket chase of 196 at Taunton with one ball to spare and an 8-wicket demolition in the quarter-final at Edgbaston. The pendulum has swung back Somerset’s way heading into this one.

Statz Projections

In the batting-first scenario (Gloucestershire bat first), Statz projections give Somerset a 57.4% win probability to Gloucestershire’s 40.6%. The projected first innings total is 159.7 (P10: 125, P90: 189) with a projected match total of 310.9 (P10: 251, P90: 360).

If Somerset bat first, the model still favours them at 57.9% to 40.1%, with a projected first innings total of 166.7 and match total of 317.2. Whichever way the toss goes, Somerset are the marginal favourites on the numbers.

Competition Season Leaders

Orange Cap – Top Run Scorers (T20 Blast 2026)

  1. Martin Andersson (Middlesex) – 237 runs, 5 innings
  2. Chris Lynn (Northamptonshire) – 207 runs, 4 innings
  3. Matthew Montgomery (Middlesex) – 199 runs, 5 innings
  4. Aneurin Donald (Middlesex) – 182 runs, 5 innings
  5. George Munsey (Durham) – 171 runs, 4 innings

Purple Cap – Top Wicket Takers (T20 Blast 2026)

  1. James Sales (Northamptonshire) – 11 wickets, 4 innings
  2. Scott Currie (Hampshire) – 10 wickets, 5 innings
  3. Duan Jansen (Gloucestershire) – 10 wickets, 4 innings
  4. Matty Potts (Durham) – 9 wickets, 4 innings
  5. Jack Morley (Middlesex) – 9 wickets, 5 innings

Gloucestershire Season Leaders

Runs: D’Arcy Short – 113 runs (avg 28.25, HS 82) | Miles Hammond – 94 runs (avg 23.50, HS 56) | Ben Charlesworth – 86 runs (avg 21.50, HS 49)

Wickets: Duan Jansen – 10 wkts (best 4, avg 2.50/match) | Craig Miles – 5 wkts (best 3) | D’Arcy Short – 4 wkts (best 4)

Somerset Season Leaders

Runs: James Rew – 162 runs (avg 54.00, HS 93) | Tom Banton – 136 runs (avg 45.33, HS 59) | Will Smeed – 71 runs (avg 35.50, HS 59)

Wickets: Craig Overton – 5 wkts (best 3) | Jake Ball – 4 wkts (best 3) | Lewis Gregory – 3 wkts (best 1)

Predicted XIs

Gloucestershire (based on most recent match vs Yorkshire, 31 May 2026)

  1. Miles Hammond
  2. D’Arcy Short
  3. Oliver Joseph Price
  4. Ben Charlesworth
  5. Jack Taylor (c)
  6. James Bracey (wk)
  7. Joe Phillips
  8. Kamran Dhariwal
  9. Duan Jansen
  10. Marchant de Lange
  11. Matthew Taylor

Somerset (based on most recent match vs Glamorgan, 29 May 2026)

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

Note: These predicted XIs are based on the most recent match for each side. Always check the Statz fixture page after the toss for confirmed lineups and any late changes.

Dream11 Tips – Captain and Vice Captain

Captain: Duan Jansen – projected 85.4 Dream11 points. The South African all-rounder has 10 wickets in 4 matches this season and is projected 1.46 wickets per game. His 75% hit rate for 2+ wickets this season is outstanding, and he chips in with handy runs at number 8 too. The standout fantasy pick in this fixture.

Vice Captain: Daniel Sams – projected 77.3 Dream11 points. The Australian all-rounder offers dual value with projected 12.3 runs at a strike rate of 167.4 plus 1.07 wickets. His explosive hitting at number 7 combined with his bowling makes him a strong fantasy differential.

Also consider: D’Arcy Short (76.3 pts – projected 30.3 runs and 0.3 wickets), Lewis Gregory (74.1 pts – all-rounder value with 14.9 projected runs and 0.89 wickets), Matthew Taylor (70.6 pts – projected 1.16 wickets)

Key Players

Tom Banton (Somerset)

Banton has been ridiculously consistent at the top of the order this season – 136 runs at 45.33 with a 100% hit rate for 20+ runs in his last 5 innings and a 100% hit rate for 30+ runs. He has not failed to pass 30 in a single T20 Blast innings in 2026. Projected 24.5 runs at a strike rate of 147.7, he is Somerset’s most reliable source of powerplay runs and the key wicket for Gloucestershire to target early.

James Rew (Somerset)

Somerset’s leading run-scorer by a distance with 162 runs at an average of 54.00 and a high score of 93. His 100% hit rate for 20+ runs this season (last 5) and 66.7% for 30+ makes him the most dangerous middle-order batter in this fixture. At number 5, he anchors the innings and accelerates through the back end. Red hot form.

Duan Jansen (Gloucestershire)

Joint second on the Purple Cap leaderboard with 10 wickets in 4 innings. Jansen’s 75% hit rate for 1+ wickets and 75% for 2+ wickets this season tells you everything about his consistency. He is the most potent wicket-taking threat in this match by some distance and the player Gloucestershire will lean on to break Somerset’s batting lineup apart.

D’Arcy Short (Gloucestershire)

Short leads Gloucestershire’s run charts with 113 runs at 28.25 and a high score of 82, but his value goes beyond batting. He has 4 wickets this season including a 4-wicket haul, making him a genuine dual-threat at number 2. His 50% hit rate for 20+ runs and 25% for 30+ is solid, and his left-arm wrist spin could be a factor against Somerset’s right-hand-heavy middle order.

Conditions

Weather data unavailable at time of writing. Check the Statz fixture page closer to the match for updated weather and pitch conditions.

Verdict and Betting Angles

Somerset are the pick. The Statz model gives them a 57-58% win probability regardless of the toss outcome, they lead the head-to-head 6-3 and have won both meetings in 2025, and their top-order batting – led by the in-form Banton (100% hit rate for 30+ runs) and Rew (averaging 54 this season) – looks a class above. Gloucestershire’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Duan Jansen, will test them, but Somerset’s batting depth should see them through.

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