Worcestershire vs Somerset Preview – T20 Blast 2026 | Statz

26th June 2026

Worcestershire host Somerset at New Road in the T20 Blast 2026 on Saturday. Worcestershire sit 10th in the table with 12 points from six matches (W3 L3), while Somerset are down in 15th on just 8 points (W2 L4). First ball is at 19:00 IST (14:30 BST). Full match data and projections are available on the Worcestershire vs Somerset page.

The Venue

New Road has hosted 18 T20s since 2022. The average first innings score is 174.1 with a bat-first win rate of 53%. Pace bowlers go at 8.91 an over, while spin is more economical at 7.74. The highest total at the ground is 217, the lowest 139. The pitch is tagged as balanced. In the most recent T20 here, Worcestershire chased down 142 against Warwickshire with six wickets in hand on 29 May 2026.

Form and Table

Worcestershire (10th – P6 W3 L3 – 12pts)

Last five results:

Somerset (15th – P6 W2 L4 – 8pts)

Last five results:

T20 Blast 2026 – Top 4

Pos Team P W L Pts
1 Northamptonshire 6 6 0 24
2 Gloucestershire 6 5 1 20
3 Hampshire 6 5 1 20
4 Yorkshire 6 4 2 16

Worcestershire have lost two on the bounce after consecutive wins at home. Somerset are on a brutal four-match losing run despite posting 200+ in three of those defeats – their bowling has been the problem. Both sides need points badly from here.

Head-to-Head

There are no previous T20 Blast meetings between Worcestershire and Somerset in the Statz database. This will be a first encounter on the platform’s records.

Statz Projections

In the batting-first scenario (Worcestershire bat), Statz gives Somerset a 55% win probability to Worcestershire’s 43%. The projected first innings total is 173.5 – right in line with the New Road average of 174.1. The projected match total of 337.5 sits above the ground average of 321.8, suggesting both sides have enough firepower to clear that mark.

The P10-P90 range for the first innings is 140 to 205, while the match total range spans 279 to 389. View the full breakdown on the Statz projections page.

Competition Season Leaders

Orange Cap – Top 5 Run Scorers

  1. Beau Webster (Warwickshire) – 288 runs (6 inn, 26 fours, 14 sixes)
  2. George Munsey (Nottinghamshire) – 251 runs (6 inn, 25 fours, 10 sixes)
  3. Jonny Bairstow (Yorkshire) – 250 runs (6 inn, 28 fours, 10 sixes)
  4. Chris Lynn (Northamptonshire) – 245 runs (6 inn, 26 fours, 14 sixes)
  5. Martin Andersson (Derbyshire) – 237 runs (6 inn, 24 fours, 9 sixes)

Purple Cap – Top 5 Wicket Takers

  1. Duan Jansen (Gloucestershire) – 16 wickets (6 inn)
  2. James Sales (Northamptonshire) – 16 wickets (6 inn)
  3. Adam Finch (Worcestershire) – 12 wickets (6 inn)
  4. Scott Currie (Hampshire) – 12 wickets (6 inn)
  5. Mohammad Ali (Nottinghamshire) – 12 wickets (6 inn)

Worcestershire Season Leaders (6 matches)

Runs: Sikandar Raza 161 (avg 26.83, HS 47), Kashif Ali 120 (avg 20.00, HS 38), Adam Hose 119 (avg 19.83, HS 50).

Wickets: Adam Finch 12 (avg 2.00, best 3), Usama Mir 8 (avg 1.33, best 3).

Somerset Season Leaders (6 matches)

Runs: Tom Banton 199 (avg 33.17, HS 59), James Rew 190 (avg 47.50, HS 93), Lewis Gregory 152 (avg 25.33, HS 55).

Wickets: Jake Ball 7 (avg 1.17, best 3), Craig Overton 7 (avg 1.17, best 3), Daniel Sams 6 (avg 1.00, best 2).

Predicted XIs

Worcestershire (based on XI vs Northamptonshire, 9 June 2026):

Kashif Ali, Brett D’Oliveira (c), Gareth Roderick (wk), Adam Hose, Sikandar Raza, Ethan Brookes, Henry Cullen, Usama Mir, Tom Taylor, Ben Allison, Adam Finch

Somerset (based on XI vs Warwickshire, 7 June 2026):

Joshua Thomas, Tom Banton (wk), James Rew, Jordan Hermann, Thomas Rew, Lewis Gregory (c), Daniel Sams, Craig Overton, Lewis Goldsworthy, Alfie Ogborne, Jake Ball

Check the fixture page for any toss-related changes.

Dream11 Tips – Captain and Vice Captain

Based on projected Dream11 points for players in the most recent XIs:

Captain: Tom Taylor (WOR) – 90.6 projected points. The seam-bowling all-rounder offers dual value with both bat and ball at New Road.

Vice Captain: Sikandar Raza (WOR) – 88.3 projected points. Zimbabwe’s veteran all-rounder is Worcestershire’s leading run-scorer this season with 161 runs and chips in with useful off-spin.

Also consider: Lewis Gregory (SOM) 86.4 pts, Daniel Sams (SOM) 83.8 pts, Adam Finch (WOR) 76.7 pts.

Key Players

Tom Banton (Somerset) – Somerset’s top scorer with 199 runs this campaign. Banton has a 20+ runs hit rate of 83.3% and a 30+ runs hit rate of 66.7% this season. When he fires at the top, Somerset post big totals.

James Rew (Somerset) – The young left-hander has been brilliant, averaging 47.50 with 190 runs including a 93. His 20+ runs hit rate is a perfect 100% this season – he has reached 20 in all four innings. A genuine match-winner in this lineup.

Adam Finch (Worcestershire) – Joint-third in the Purple Cap race with 12 wickets from six matches. Finch has a 1+ wicket hit rate of 100% and takes 2+ wickets in 83.3% of his outings. The main threat with the ball for the hosts.

Sikandar Raza (Worcestershire) – Leading Worcestershire’s run charts with 161 runs at 26.83. Has a 20+ runs hit rate of 66.7% and offers part-time off-spin. The key all-round contributor for the home side.

Conditions

Partly cloudy at New Road with a temperature of 23 degrees, light winds (5.5 km/h) and no rain expected. No weather concerns for this one.

Verdict and Betting Angles

Somerset’s batting is the best in the competition on raw output – they average 179.7 runs per match this season. The problem is their bowling, conceding 179.8 on average, and they have lost four straight. Worcestershire are more balanced but lack a standout batting unit, averaging just 148 per innings.

Statz projections give Somerset a 55% win probability and the visitors have the deeper batting lineup with Banton, Rew, Gregory and Sams all capable of match-winning knocks. Somerset’s quality should tell here, even if their recent form is alarming.

Prediction: Somerset to win.

Bet Builder Angles (check the Statz Bet Builder for live odds):