It had been a good holiday weekend for Somerset with two wins against Surrey and Sussex taking the team to the top of the table so far. But the visit of Kent should offer Somerset their sternest challenge to date as this is a side that has beaten Somerset five times from five meetings under Matt Maynard’s reign as Director of Cricket. The Kent youngsters appear to relish … [Read more...] about The match: Kent (H) in the Royal London
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The match: Sussex (A) in the Royal London
After the drama and fanfare of Friday’s win against Surrey on the telly, Somerset headed to the Hove, or the 1st Central County Ground as it’s known these days. Somerset were looking for a second win in two games and their hosts a first win of the season having endured a rain-affected game at Lords first time out. Somerset made one change with Max Waller coming in for Tim … [Read more...] about The match: Sussex (A) in the Royal London
The match: Surrey (H) in the Royal London
Semi-finalists in the 50-over tournament last season and beaten in the first two Championship games of this season, Somerset were desperate to start this season’s Royal London One Day Cup campaign with a win. And a home game against Surrey - the club that most Somerset supporters dislike the most – offered a perfect opportunity to respond positively to the disappointing start. … [Read more...] about The match: Surrey (H) in the Royal London
The match: Lancs (A) in Specsavers 1
Somerset travelled to Manchester hoping to immediately put to bed any disappointments from the opening game defeat at home to Essex one week before. The visitors made two changes bringing in Josh Davey and Tim Groenewald to freshen up the pace attack at the expense of Jamie Overton and Roleof van der Merwe. But the major concern among Somerset supporters was the batting … [Read more...] about The match: Lancs (A) in Specsavers 1
The match: Essex (H) in Specsavers 1
So with the disappointment of last season’s last day drama tucked firmly away and a decent preseason behind them, Somerset’s players were in buoyant form for the visit to the CACG of newly promoted Essex on what promised to be an Easter special. The team were being led by Tom Abell for the first time and South African Dean Elgar was welcomed back to the fold after his many … [Read more...] about The match: Essex (H) in Specsavers 1
