GLO vs SOM: Somerset burst into the Metro Bank One-Day Cup semi-finals with a commanding six-wicket victory over Gloucestershire (GLO vs SOM) at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton. The Rew brothers were the standout performers, with James Rew scoring 46 to lead the scoring and Thomas Rew ending on 40* as they chased down the revised target easily after rain delays.
Gloucestershire Collapses to 155 After Winning the Toss
Choosing to bat first in cloudy conditions, Gloucestershire struggled throughout. Top scorer James Bracey, who has been in superb form this season, fell for a second-ball duck to Jake Ball, and the stage was set for what proved to be a disappointing Gloucestershire innings. Although a mini-recovery was staged via Cameron Bancroft (34) and Ollie Price (25), Gloucestershire were bundled out for only 155 in 40.5 overs.
Somerset’s key bowling efforts were:
Jake Ball: 3 wickets
Tom Lammonby: 3 for 20
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Jack Leach: 2 for 23 in 10 tight overs
Lammonby’s vital breakthroughs and Leach’s stingy spell tore apart the middle and lower order, with Gloucestershire losing wickets in clumps. Skipper Jack Taylor scored the most runs with 43 before being dismissed by Ben Green.
Revised Target After Rain Favors Somerset
Two rain interruptions had Somerset’s total adjusted to 149 in 45 overs, but Somerset never appeared in doubt about reaching the target. James Rew played a mature innings, rallying Somerset after the loss of early wickets by Archie Vaughan and Tom Lammonby, the latter dismissed off a poor drive.
GLO vs SOM: Rew Brothers Steal the Show in Run Chase
James Rew and Lewis Goldsworthy contributed 39 for the third wicket, before the latter was out for 27. After that, it was the Rew brothers’ turn to shine:
James Rew: 46 off 53 balls, including a six over long-off
Thomas Rew: 40* off 39 balls, finishing the match with aplomb
Thomas displayed his class with six and four off Daaryoush Ahmed, and a further maximum off Jack Taylor, with more than 13 overs remaining to spare.
Somerset to Meet Worcestershire in the Semi-Finals
With this thumping victory in the GLO vs SOM match, Somerset now move to play Worcestershire in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup semi-finals on Sunday. The team will go into that match with strong momentum, particularly with the Rew brothers playing in top nick and bowlers doing well.
GLO vs SOM Match Highlights:
Gloucestershire: 155 all out in 40.5 overs
Somerset: 149/4 in 31.5 overs (Revised target owing to rain)
Player of the Match: James Rew
Notable Performance: Thomas Rew (40*), Jake Ball & Tom Lammonby (3 wickets each)
The GLO vs SOM match highlighted Somerset’s balance in departments disciplined bowling, composed batting, and emerging talent rising to the occasion under pressure. With confidence high, Somerset will be a team to watch closely as the Metro Bank One-Day Cup 2025 enters its concluding stages.
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