Somerset vs Essex (SOM vs ESS), Vitality Blast 2025: Somerset was led by Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s batting masterclass at Taunton to an overwhelming 95-run victory over Essex Eagles, securing their quarter-final spot in the Vitality Blast. With this thumping win, Somerset further solidified their supremacy in the South Group, extending their lead to 12 points from second-placed Surrey.
Kohler-Cadmore’s 90 Sets Up Mammoth Total
Batting in Taunton’s floodlights, Tom Kohler-Cadmore hammered 90 runs from 39 deliveries, decorated with 8 fours and 7 sixes. He had explosive stands with Will Smeed (32) and Tom Abell (20), contributing 88 and 55 runs for the second and third wickets, respectively.
Despite losing the toss, Somerset put up a formidable 225/6 from their 20 overs. Sean Dickson’s last-wicket 28 off 17 deliveries provided late fireworks, as Essex’s bowlers struggled under incessant pressure. Among them, Mohammad Amir did a fine job, returning with a fine 3/22 from his four overs, Essex’s sole ray of hope with the ball.
Essex Struggle in Powerplay Against Somerset Pacers
Pursuing a challenging goal of 226, Essex started well, with Paul Walter scoring 24 runs, with a six and two boundaries from Craig Overton in the first over. But their overseas pace pair of Matt Henry (4/21) and Riley Meredith (2/22) soon gained the upper hand.
Meredith got rid of Michael Pepper early, and Henry made an impression in his last game before he headed back to New Zealand—hitting twice in three balls to get Walter and Benkenstein. Essex’s innings fell apart to 130 all out in 14.1 overs, short of the target by miles.
Somerset Fielding Shines as Essex Collapse
The tourists lost their wickets in a jiffy, moving from 28/1 to 48/5 in an instant. Jordan Cox was dismissed by a breathtaking diving catch off Ben Green, while Charlie Allison was Meredith’s second casualty. Abell’s direct hit to run out Matt Critchley and Lewis Goldsworthy’s catch to send Robin Das packing reflected Somerset’s aggressive fielding.
Only Noah Thain resisted, hitting 38 off 17 balls with a spate of boundaries and sixes. But his dismissal, caught by Henry at long-on, brought an end to Essex’s aspirations.
Match Summary: SOM vs ESS, Vitality Blast 2025
Ground: Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton
Result: Somerset by 95 runs
Somerset 225/6 (20 overs): Kohler-Cadmore 90 (39), Smeed 32, Amir 3/22
Essex 130 all out (14.1 overs): Thain 38 (17), Henry 4/21, Meredith 2/22
Somerset Storm Into SOM vs ESS Vitality Blast Knockouts
With this comprehensive display in the SOM vs ESS Vitality Blast encounter, Somerset not only qualified for the quarter-final stage but also asserted a very convincing statement of intent for the championship. Essex, meanwhile, is now rooted at the foot of the South Group, with just two victories in 11 games.
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