Somerset celebrated a commanding four-wicket victory over Durham at Taunton, powered by Alfie Ogborne’s maiden five-wicket haul and an outstanding innings from Thomas Rew. This win marks Somerset’s perfect start to the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, with two wins from two matches.
The 22-year-old left-arm seamer Ogborne impressed with figures of 5 for 41, expertly restricting Durham to 255 for 9 despite Durham electing to bat first. Durham’s innings was anchored by Will Rhodes, who scored a composed 100 off 120 balls, including ten fours. However, the total always seemed below par, with only Paul Coughlin providing late impetus by scoring 38 from 30 balls.
Somerset’s chase was anchored by young prodigy Thomas Rew, who top-scored with a fluent 84 not out off 81 balls, featuring eight fours and two sixes. Rew was pivotal in a crucial 95-run partnership for the fourth wicket with his brother, James Rew, who contributed 39 runs. Early contributions came from opener Archie Vaughan, who made 37, while Ben Green remained unbeaten on 34, forming a vital 69-run unbroken partnership for the seventh wicket to lead Somerset home with 22 balls to spare.
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This comprehensive performance highlighted both the emerging talent and the depth Somerset possess in their squad as they continue their campaign in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.