https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/ball/Recent content in ball on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 23 May 2026 08:34:39 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-make-statement-with-dominant-victory-over-hampshire-in-vitality-blast-opener/Sat, 23 May 2026 08:34:39 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-make-statement-with-dominant-victory-over-hampshire-in-vitality-blast-opener/Somerset delivered a powerful opening statement to their Vitality Blast campaign with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Hampshire Hawks under the lights at the Cooper Associates Ground. Chasing a manageable target of 159 on a pitch true to its Taunton reputation, Somerset reached their goal comfortably with 22 balls to spare. The standout performer was 24-year-old Will Smeed, whose breathtaking innings of 59 off just 29 balls included four sixes and six fours.