In an electrifying Metro Bank One-Day Cup match, Somerset experienced their first loss of the tournament as Marcus Harris’s commanding 95 helped Lancashire secure a tense two-wicket victory.
Opting to bat first after losing the toss, Somerset managed a competitive total of 250 for seven. Lewis Goldsworthy led the charge with a well-crafted 63, supported by Archie Vaughan’s steady 59 and the promising 19-year-old Fin Hill, who added a valuable 57 runs. Offspinner Arav Shetty impressed on his List A debut, delivering 3 for 34 across his full ten-over quota.
Chasing 254 to win, Lancashire displayed resilience and composure. Harris anchored the innings with a measured 95 runs off 99 balls, including seven boundaries and two powerful sixes. George Balderson made a significant impact with 65 runs, and together they forged a crucial fifth-wicket partnership of 101 runs that ultimately turned the game in Lancashire’s favor. The match drew an enthusiastic crowd of over 5,000 supporters during Somerset’s annual Family Fun Day, adding a festive atmosphere to a dramatic finish.