| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smeed | 52 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 167.74 |
| Thomas Rew | 42 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 221.05 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Waite | 4 | 39 | 3 | 9.8 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gareth Roderick | 39 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 139.29 |
| Henry Cullen | 18 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Meredith | 3 | 17 | 3 | 5.7 |
| Jack Leach | 3 | 20 | 3 | 6.7 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smeed | c Isaac Mohammed b Tom Taylor | 52 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 167.74 |
| Thomas Rew | b Matthew Waite | 42 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 221.05 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | lbw b Usama Mir | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| James Rew | lbw b Matthew Waite | 28 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Lewis Goldsworthy | c Beyers Swanepoel b Usama Mir | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Lewis Gregory | b Ben Allison | 28 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 175 |
| Daniel Sams | c Henry Cullen b Matthew Waite | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Craig Overton | not out | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| Jack Leach | not out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Taylor | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10.2 |
| Beyers Swanepoel | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Ben Allison | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11.3 |
| Matthew Waite | 4 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9.8 |
| Adam Finch | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Mohammed | c Craig Overton b Riley Meredith | 17 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 170 |
| Henry Cullen | c Daniel Sams b Jake Ball | 18 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Gareth Roderick | b Jack Leach | 39 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 139.29 |
| Brett DOliveira | c Craig Overton b Jack Leach | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Kashif Ali | c Thomas Rew b Daniel Sams | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Beyers Swanepoel | b Jack Leach | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Matthew Waite | run out (Lewis Gregory/Thomas Rew) | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Tom Taylor | c Will Smeed b Daniel Sams | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Usama Mir | c Craig Overton b Riley Meredith | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Ben Allison | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Finch | b Riley Meredith | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Overton | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Riley Meredith | 3 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5.7 |
| Jake Ball | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Lewis Goldsworthy | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Jack Leach | 3 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Daniel Sams | 2 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
Date: July 12, 2026
Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Somerset triumphed over Worcestershire by 78 runs in an exciting T20 Blast encounter. Somerset's Will Smeed starred with the bat, scoring a quickfire half-century, while Matthew Waite was the standout bowler for Worcestershire with three wickets. For Somerset, Jack Leach and Riley Meredith took three wickets each to dismantle the Worcestershire batting lineup.
The match began with Worcestershire winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Somerset posted a formidable total of 194/7 in their allotted 20 overs. The highlight of their innings was Will Smeed's aggressive knock of 52 runs off 31 balls, which included six fours and two sixes. Thomas Rew provided excellent support with a brisk 42 off just 19 deliveries, striking four fours and four sixes.
Matthew Waite was the pick of the bowlers for Worcestershire, claiming 3 wickets for 39 runs in his four-over spell. Usama Mir also chipped in with two crucial wickets.
In reply, Worcestershire struggled against a disciplined Somerset bowling attack and were bowled out for just 116 runs in 16 overs. Gareth Roderick was the top scorer for Worcestershire with a valiant effort of 39 runs from 28 balls, but he found little support from his teammates.
Riley Meredith and Jack Leach were instrumental in Somerset's bowling success, both securing three wickets each. Meredith's spell of 3/17 was particularly economical and effective, while Leach's 3/20 further tightened the noose on Worcestershire. Daniel Sams also contributed with two wickets.
Craig Overton was exceptional in the field for Somerset, taking three crucial catches that aided his team's cause significantly.
In conclusion, Somerset's all-round performance ensured a comfortable victory by 78 runs, bolstered by standout performances from Smeed with the bat and Meredith and Leach with the ball.
