A decent pitch beckons at Lords, with lots of help on offer for the pacers early on. The bowlers should get some swing and extra bounce off the surface
Weather Report:
The weather will be clear on first couple of days but it is expected to rain on the rest 3 days of the match.
Round one of the English Test County Championship 2021 features a marquee clash between heavyweights Middlesex and Somerset at Lords on Thursday.
Middlesex Team Updates:
Somerset are up against a Middlesex side that boasts one of the best bowling attacks in the County Championship.
Led by Stephen Eskinazi, Middlesex will be looking to better their third-place finish (South Group) in last years Bob Willis Trophy
With Peter Handscomb also set to join the side for the entire season, expectations are quite high among the Middlesex faithful.
Sam Robson and Max Holden will probably open the inning for the Middlesex team.
Nick Gubbins, Stephen Eskinazi, Martin Anderson, John Simpson will form the middle order of the team.
Stephen Eskinazi will lead the Middlesex team as a Captain. He is also good Batsman.
John Simpson will do the wicket keeping for Middlesex team.
Tom Helm will lead the spin attack of the team.
Tim Murtagh and Steven Finn will lead the pace attack of the team.
Somerset Team Updates:
Somerset are back in action with renewed hopes. They possess one of the most well-rounded teams.
With Tom Banton and Lewis Gregorys availability being a huge positive.
Somerset also have a nice blend of youth and experience, with the likes of Craig Overton and James Hildreth in their ranks.
Tom Lammonby and Tom Banton will probably open the inning for the Somerset team. Both are well known inning openers.
Tom Abell, James Hildreth, Steven Davies will form the middle order of the team.
Craig Overton, Lewis Gregory will be the key allrounders and players of the team.
Tom Abell will lead the Somerset team as a Captain. He is also a good Batsman.
Steve Davies will do the Wicket Keeping duty for his Somerset team.
Jack Leach will take care of the spin attack of the team.
Josh Davey and Craig Overton will take care of the pace attack for his team.
Last 5 Head to Head:
Middlesex: 2 Won Somerset: 1 Won
Fantasy Tips
In wicket keeping, Tom Banton will be best choice.
Fast bowlers may play major role on this pitch.
For SL : Captain: Lewis Gregory. Vice-captain: Stephen Eskinazi
For GL : Captain: Stephen Eskinazi. Vice-captain: Craig Overton
Squads
Middlesex Squad :
Sam Robson, Max Holden, Nick Gubbins, Stephen Eskinazi(C), Martin Andersson, John Simpson(WK), Robbie White(WK), Toby Roland Jones, Tom Helm, Ethan Bamber, Tim Murtagh, Peter Handscomb, Josh de Caires, Thilan Walallawita, Blake Cullen, Joe Cracknell, Luke Hollman, Nathan Sowter, James Harris, Jack Davies(WK), Steven Finn
Somerset Squad :
Tom Banton(WK), Tom Lammonby, Tom Abell(C), James Hildreth, George Bartlett, Steve Davies(WK), Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Josh Davey, Jack Leach, Marchant de Lange, Eddie Byrom, Ben Green, Ollie Sale, Jack Brooks, Max Waller, Kasey Aldridge, Lewis Goldsworthy, Will Smeed, Sam Young, Ned Leonard, Roelof van der Merwe
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