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Derbyshire vs Somerset Betting Tips - Somerset tipped for victory in T20 Blast

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Last updated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 01:01
Somerset enter their Vitality Blast fixture against Derbyshire in top form, having won three of their last four meetings and heading off a commanding win over Northamptonshire. With key contributors like James Rew and Craig Overton firing with bat and ball, they are strongly backed to triumph. Derbyshire, who recently tied against Lancashire and have struggled for consistency, lean heavily on performers like Sufyan Moqim and Wayne Madsen. Bookmakers favor Somerset at 1.62, with further bets recommended for standout player performances.
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  • Somerset have won 3 of last 4 matches vs Derbyshire and are in strong recent form.
  • James Rew, Craig Overton (Somerset) and Sufyan Moqim, Wayne Madsen (Derbyshire) are key players to watch.
  • Bookies heavily favor Somerset to win; Rew and Overton backed for standout individual performances.
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Somerset to continue their head-to-head winning record against Derbyshire in a T20 Blast clash (Getty Images)

Somerset are looking in strong form with a very well balanced side, particularly with players in both disciplines showing good form. They are backed to win.

Key Stats - Somerset Three Wins in Four


  • Derbyshire's Sufyan Moqim has figures of 3/15, 1/43, 2/32, 1/23, and 2/25 in his last 5 matches.
  • Derbyshire's Wayne Madsen has scored 153 runs in his last 7 matches.
  • Derbyshire has won 2 of their last 9 matches in the T20 Blast.
  • Somerset has won three of the last four meetings against Derbyshire.
  • Somerset's James Rew has scored 30, 36, 116*, 93, and 62* in his last 5 knocks.
  • Somerset's Craig Overton has taken 8 wickets in his last 7 matches.
  • Somerset has won 4 of their last 9 matches in the T20 Blast.

Somerset Dominate Derbyshire


In their last four encounters, Somerset lead 3-1.

Derbyshire Tied last Game


In their previous match, Derbyshire Falcons and Lancashire Lightning played out a thrilling tie in their North Group match at Emirates Old Trafford. Derbyshire posted 150/9, and Lancashire reached 150/8 in the final over, leaving group qualification hopes for both teams hanging by a thread.

Lancashire needed one run from the final ball, but Derbyshire's Nick Potts yorked Matty Hurst to preserve the tie.

Opener Martin Andersson top-scored with 49 off 37 balls, and Sufyan Moqim was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/15.

Derbyshire have struggled for consistent wins leading up to this fixture, winning two of their nine matches in the North Group.

Sufyan Moqim has figures of 3/15, 1/43, 2/32, 1/23, and 2/25 wickets in his last 5 matches and Wayne Madsen has scored 153 runs in his last 7 matches.

Somerset Looking Upwards


In their previous match, Somerset defeated the previously unbeaten Northamptonshire Steelbacks by 105 runs in the Vitality Blast Central & West Group match at Northampton. After posting an imposing 223/4, Somerset bowled out the hosts for 118 in 15.3 overs.

Somerset’s innings was anchored by a rapid opening partnership of 104 between Thomas Rew (57 off 30 balls) and Will Smeed (48 off 31). Australian international Daniel Sams provided a late-stage surge with an explosive 48 not out off 16 deliveries.

Josh Thomas returned career-best figures of 4/6, and Lewis Goldsworthy claimed three wickets in a single over to dismantle the batting order.

James Rew has scored 30, 36, 116*, 93, and 62* in his last 5 knocks, and Craig Overton has taken 8 wickets in his last 7 matches.

Derbyshire vs Somerset Predicted Lineups

              
Derbyshire (possible XI): Luis Reece, Caleb Jewell, Aneurin Donald (c/wk), Wayne Madsen, Matthew Montgomery, Ross Whiteley, Anuj Dal, Martin Andersson, Pat Brown, Jack Morley, Nick Potts.

Somerset (possible XI): Tom Banton (wk), Will Smeed, James Rew, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Thomas Rew, Tom Lammonby, Lewis Gregory (c), Lewis Goldsworthy, Daniel Sams, Craig Overton, Jack Leach, Riley Meredith.

Verdict

Somerset are tipped to win at odds of 1.62, with Craig Overton, James Rew, Sufyan Moqim and Wayne Madsen backed to star with bat and ball.

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Best Bet4: Wayne Madsen Score 20+ Runs @11/18 at 10bet - 1 Unit
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