Durham vs Somerset Prediction: Somerset aiming for a third win

Durham and Somerset are going head to head in Match 58 of the County Championship at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, England on 24 May 2024. Somerset aiming for a third win on the trot. Who will win this game of cricket?

The upcoming match at the Riverside Ground presents a valuable opportunity for Ben Stokes to regain his form and confidence while representing Durham. Key players in the middle order for Durham include David Bedingham and Oliver Robinson, with Bedingham notably scoring centuries in both innings of their previous match against Lancashire. However, Durham struggled in their first innings due to a lack of support from other players, highlighting the importance of skipper Scott Borthwick finding his rhythm and leading the team with a strong performance at the top of the order. Colin Ackerman has also been in good form at number 3 for Durham. If these three players can perform well together, Durham is likely to post a competitive first innings total that will challenge Somerset. The team also boasts a strong batting lineup with Ben Stokes, Graham Clark, and Ben Raine at positions 6, 7, and 8, respectively. Lower down the order, Ben Raine and Brydon Carse are expected to play crucial roles in both batting and bowling. In terms of bowling, Callum Parkinson, a left-arm orthodox bowler, performed well in Durham's previous match at the Riverside Ground, taking five wickets. Additionally, Durham has promising pacers who can contribute to the team's success.

Alex Lees, Scott Borthwick (c), Colin Ackermann, Oliver Robinson (wk), Graham Clark, Brydon Carse, Paul Coughlin, David Bedingham, Ben Raine, Matthew Potts, Callum Parkinson

Somerset are currently in impressive form with consecutive victories and will approach the match in Chester-le-Street with confidence. In their previous match, Tom Banton, James Rew, and Lewis Gregory played exceptionally in the middle-order, helping Somerset surpass the 500-run mark. Matt Renshaw and Sean Dickinson have shown promise at the top of the order, despite not scoring heavily, they have the potential to make a significant impact, especially in the current playing conditions. Tom Lammonby is a crucial player at number 3, as Somerset relies on their top 3 batters to perform well and prevent the lower-middle order from facing frequent rebuilding challenges. Somerset's bowlers played a vital role in their last match, where they were bowled out for 128 runs at Taunton. Craig Overton, Miguel Pretorius, and Lewis Gregory are key bowlers to watch, as they have been consistent in taking wickets and can change the course of the game. Andrew Umeed, Tom Banton, and James Rew are young players with important roles in the middle-order.

Matt Renshaw, Sean Dickson, Tom Lammonby, Andrew Umeed, James Rew (wk), Tom Banton, Lewis Gregory (c), Craig Overton, Migael Pretorius, Josh Davey, Jack Leach

Both teams have strong firepower, but based on recent performance, we believe Somerset will have an advantage in the upcoming Test match. With a solid bowling attack that has been performing consistently in the first innings, Somerset is our predicted favourite to win.