SOM vs ESS, First-Class - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: County Championship Division One 2025
Venue: Taunton
Date & Time: May 2, 2025, 03:30 PM
MATCH DETAILS
  • Venue

    Taunton

  • Series

    County Championship Division One 2025

  • Toss

    Somerset won the toss and elected to bowl.

  • Umpire

    Nigel Llong , Benjamin Debenham

  • Match Referee

    Philip Whitticase

  • Tv Umpire

    Philip Whitticase

  • Man of the Match

    -

SOM
145/10 (46.3)
&
325/7 (93.4)
ESS
206/10 (88.2)
&
259/10 (78.4)
CRR:
Somerset win by 3 wickets

Key Stats

Partnership 13 (11)
Last Wicket James Rew - 116 (189)
Extra 22
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Craig Overton 53 111 3 1 47.75
Migael Pretorius 1 5 0 0 20.00
Bowler O M R W Econ
Simon Harmer 38.4 3 120 4 3.1

93.4 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

6

SIX! Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Half volley, driving, Played in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

93.3 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

0

Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Half volley, defending, Edged to backward square leg for no runs.

93.2 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

4

FOUR! Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Half volley, driving, Played past long off for 4 runs.

93.1 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

0

Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Length ball, defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.

Over
93
0 0 0 1 1 1
3
SOM
325 / 7
Craig Overton
53(111)
Migael Pretorius
1(5)
Sam Cook
22-4-55-1

92.6 Kasun Rajitha to Migael Pretorius

0

Kasun Rajitha to Migael Pretorius. Back of a length, defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.

92.5 Kasun Rajitha to Migael Pretorius

0

Kasun Rajitha to Migael Pretorius. Length ball, defending, Played to mid off for no runs.

92.4 Kasun Rajitha to Migael Pretorius

0

Kasun Rajitha to Migael Pretorius. Half volley, driving, Hit Hard to short extra cover for no runs.

92.3 Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton

1

Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton. Length ball, working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

92.2 Kasun Rajitha to Migael Pretorius

1

Kasun Rajitha to Migael Pretorius. Length ball, driving, Played to deep cover for 1 run.

92.1 Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton

1

Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton. Length ball, working, Edged to point for 1 run.

Over
92
0 0 0 0 0 0
0
SOM
325 / 7
Craig Overton
53(111)
Migael Pretorius
1(5)
Sam Cook
22-4-55-1

91.6 Simon Harmer to Migael Pretorius

0

Simon Harmer to Migael Pretorius. Length ball, pushing, mis-timed for no runs, fielded by Pepper.

91.5 Simon Harmer to James Rew

w

OUT! L.B.W. Simon Harmer to James Rew. Half volley, slog sweeping, hit pad.

91.4 Simon Harmer to James Rew

0

Simon Harmer to James Rew. Half volley, defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.

91.3 Simon Harmer to James Rew

0

Simon Harmer to James Rew. Half volley, driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs.

91.2 Simon Harmer to James Rew

0

Simon Harmer to James Rew. Length ball, defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.

91.1 Simon Harmer to James Rew

0

Simon Harmer to James Rew. Length ball, glancing, hit pad to leg gully for no runs.

Over
91
0 1 0 4 4 0
9
SOM
325 / 7
Craig Overton
53(111)
Migael Pretorius
1(5)
Sam Cook
22-4-55-1

90.6 Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton

0

Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton. Length ball, pushing, Played to mid on for no runs.

90.5 Kasun Rajitha to James Rew

1

Kasun Rajitha to James Rew. Length ball, glancing, Played to fine leg for 1 run.

90.4 Kasun Rajitha to James Rew

0

Kasun Rajitha to James Rew. Length ball, pushing, mis-timed to mid on for no runs.

90.3 Kasun Rajitha to James Rew

4

FOUR! Kasun Rajitha to James Rew. Short, pulling, Played past deep square leg for 4 runs.

90.2 Kasun Rajitha to James Rew

4

FOUR! Kasun Rajitha to James Rew. Length ball, pushing, Played past long on for 4 runs.

90.1 Kasun Rajitha to James Rew

0

Kasun Rajitha to James Rew. Half volley, driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Pepper.

Over
90
4 0 1 0 2 3
10
SOM
325 / 7
Craig Overton
53(111)
Migael Pretorius
1(5)
Sam Cook
22-4-55-1

89.6 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

4

FOUR! Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Half volley, driving, Played past long off for 4 runs.

89.5 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

0

Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Length ball, defending, Edged to short third man for no runs.

89.4 Simon Harmer to James Rew

1

Simon Harmer to James Rew. Length ball, cutting, Played to third man for 1 run.

89.3 Simon Harmer to James Rew

0

Simon Harmer to James Rew. Length ball, defending, Played to short leg for no runs, fielded by Pepper.

89.2 Simon Harmer to James Rew

2

Simon Harmer to James Rew. Length ball, working, Played to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

89.1 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

3

Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Length ball, defending, Edged to fine leg for 3 runs.

Over
89
1 0 3 0 0 0 1
5
SOM
325 / 7
Craig Overton
53(111)
Migael Pretorius
1(5)
Sam Cook
22-4-55-1

88.6 Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton

1

Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton. Short, hooking, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

88.5 Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton

0

Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton. Back of a length, defending, Played to cover for no runs.

88.4 Kasun Rajitha to James Rew

3 nb

No ball Kasun Rajitha to James Rew. Half volley, driving, Played to deep point and it was a no ball.

88.4 Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton

0

Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton. Length ball, defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.

88.3 Kasun Rajitha to James Rew

0

Kasun Rajitha to James Rew. Length ball, defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Pepper.

88.2 Kasun Rajitha to James Rew

0

Kasun Rajitha to James Rew. Length ball, defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs.

88.1 Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton

1

Kasun Rajitha to Craig Overton. Length ball, working, Played to mid wicket for 1 run.

Over
88
1 0 0 0 0 4
5
SOM
325 / 7
Craig Overton
53(111)
Migael Pretorius
1(5)
Sam Cook
22-4-55-1

87.6 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

1

Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Length ball, flick, Played to backward square leg for 1 run.

87.5 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

0

Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Length ball, Steer, Played to backward point for no runs.

87.4 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

0

Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Length ball, defending, Played to silly point for no runs, fielded by Pepper.

87.3 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

0

APPEAL! Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Length ball, working, hit pad to gully for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W.

87.2 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

0

Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Length ball, defending, Played to silly point for no runs, fielded by Pepper.

87.1 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

4

FOUR! Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Half volley, driving, Played past long off for 4 runs.

Over
87
0 0 0 1 1 1
3
SOM
325 / 7
Craig Overton
53(111)
Migael Pretorius
1(5)
Sam Cook
22-4-55-1

86.6 Sam Cook to James Rew

0

Sam Cook to James Rew. Slower length ball, glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Pepper.

86.5 Sam Cook to James Rew

0

Sam Cook to James Rew. Length ball, working, Played to mid on for no runs.

86.4 Sam Cook to James Rew

0

Sam Cook to James Rew. Length ball, defending, Played to silly mid off for no runs.

86.3 Sam Cook to Craig Overton

1

Sam Cook to Craig Overton. Short, pulling, Played to fine leg for 1 run.

86.2 Sam Cook to James Rew

1

Sam Cook to James Rew. Back of a length, working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

86.1 Sam Cook to Craig Overton

1

Sam Cook to Craig Overton. Length ball, Steer, Played to point for 1 run.

Over
86
0 0 0 0 0 1
1
SOM
325 / 7
Craig Overton
53(111)
Migael Pretorius
1(5)
Sam Cook
22-4-55-1

85.6 Simon Harmer to James Rew

0

Simon Harmer to James Rew. Length ball, Steer, Played to cover for no runs.

85.5 Simon Harmer to James Rew

0

Simon Harmer to James Rew. Length ball, defending, Edged to silly point for no runs.

85.4 Simon Harmer to James Rew

0

Simon Harmer to James Rew. Length ball, defending, Edged to mid wicket for no runs.

85.3 Simon Harmer to James Rew

0

Simon Harmer to James Rew. Length ball, defending, Played to silly point for no runs.

85.2 Simon Harmer to James Rew

0

Simon Harmer to James Rew. Length ball, defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Pepper.

85.1 Simon Harmer to Craig Overton

1

Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Back of a length, working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Over
85
1 0 0 0 0 2
3
SOM
325 / 7
Craig Overton
53(111)
Migael Pretorius
1(5)
Sam Cook
22-4-55-1

84.6 Sam Cook to Craig Overton

1

Sam Cook to Craig Overton. Length ball, defending, Edged to third man for 1 run.

84.5 Sam Cook to Craig Overton

0

Sam Cook to Craig Overton. Length ball, defending, Played to cover for no runs.

84.4 Sam Cook to Craig Overton

0

Sam Cook to Craig Overton. Length ball, defending, Played to cover for no runs.

84.3 Sam Cook to Craig Overton

0

Sam Cook to Craig Overton. Length ball, shoulders arms, for no runs, fielded by Pepper.

84.2 Sam Cook to Craig Overton

0

Sam Cook to Craig Overton. Short, Leave, for no runs, fielded by Pepper.

84.1 Sam Cook to Craig Overton

2

Sam Cook to Craig Overton. Length ball, flick, Played to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

SOM Batting: 325/7 in 93.4 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Archie Vaughan c: (Sub) b: Sam Cook 4 (23) 1 0 17.39
Andrew Umeed c: Simon Harmer b: Jamie Porter 0 (11) 0 0 0.00
Tom Lammonby lbw: Simon Harmer 30 (49) 4 0 61.22
Tom Abell b: Simon Harmer 29 (67) 3 0 43.28
Tom Banton c: Dean Elgar b: Simon Harmer 13 (22) 2 0 59.09
James Rew lbw: Simon Harmer 116 (189) 18 0 61.38
Lewis Gregory b: Kasun Rajitha 57 (87) 8 0 65.52
Craig Overton not out 53 (111) 3 1 47.75
Josh Davey Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Migael Pretorius not out 1 (5) 0 0 20.00
Jack Leach Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Sam Cook 22 4 55 1 0 0 2.50
Jamie Porter 12 4 43 1 0 0 3.58
Simon Harmer 38.4 3 120 4 0 0 3.10
Kasun Rajitha 15 2 71 1 2 0 4.73
Matt Critchley 6 2 18 0 0 0 3.00

ESS Batting: 259/10 in 78.4 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Dean Elgar b: Lewis Gregory 23 (39) 2 1 58.97
Paul Walter lbw: Josh Davey 0 (9) 0 0 0.00
Tom Westley lbw: Craig Overton 26 (102) 3 0 25.49
Jordan Cox retired hurt 103 (156) 16 0 66.03
Matt Critchley c: Lewis Gregory b: Jack Leach 28 (60) 4 0 46.67
Michael Pepper lbw: Migael Pretorius 36 (60) 6 0 60.00
Noah Thain c: James Rew b: Migael Pretorius 0 (11) 0 0 0.00
Simon Harmer c: Archie Vaughan b: Jack Leach 4 (19) 0 0 21.05
Sam Cook c: Andrew Umeed b: Migael Pretorius 2 (13) 0 0 15.38
Kasun Rajitha lbw: Jack Leach 0 (4) 0 0 0.00
Jamie Porter not out 0 (5) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Josh Davey 7 1 32 1 1 0 4.57
Craig Overton 13 5 37 1 0 0 2.85
Lewis Gregory 12 2 45 1 5 0 3.75
Jack Leach 29.4 5 73 3 0 0 2.46
Migael Pretorius 14 4 36 3 0 0 2.57
Archie Vaughan 3 0 11 0 0 0 3.67

SOM Batting: 145/10 in 46.3 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Archie Vaughan c: Matt Critchley b: Sam Cook 0 (5) 0 0 0.00
Andrew Umeed b: Simon Harmer 20 (48) 3 0 41.67
Tom Lammonby c: Jordan Cox b: Simon Harmer 13 (20) 2 0 65.00
Tom Abell c: Jordan Cox b: Simon Harmer 7 (8) 1 0 87.50
Tom Banton b: Kasun Rajitha 12 (16) 3 0 75.00
James Rew c: Michael Pepper b: Kasun Rajitha 9 (19) 2 0 47.37
Lewis Gregory lbw: Sam Cook 14 (34) 2 0 41.18
Craig Overton c: Sam Cook b: Jamie Porter 12 (23) 1 0 52.17
Josh Davey b: Jamie Porter 27 (75) 4 0 36.00
Migael Pretorius c&b: Simon Harmer 24 (20) 3 0 120.00
Jack Leach not out 1 (12) 0 0 8.33
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Sam Cook 14 6 31 2 0 0 2.21
Simon Harmer 19 6 43 4 0 0 2.26
Jamie Porter 8.3 2 41 2 1 0 4.82
Kasun Rajitha 5 0 26 2 0 0 5.20

ESS Batting: 206/10 in 88.2 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Dean Elgar lbw: Migael Pretorius 30 (76) 3 0 39.47
Paul Walter c: Josh Davey b: Craig Overton 22 (43) 3 0 51.16
Tom Westley c: Craig Overton b: Josh Davey 20 (80) 1 0 25.00
Jordan Cox c: Archie Vaughan b: Josh Davey 26 (63) 4 0 41.27
Matt Critchley lbw: Jack Leach 3 (21) 0 0 14.29
Michael Pepper c: Craig Overton b: Jack Leach 0 (8) 0 0 0.00
Noah Thain c: James Rew b: Migael Pretorius 41 (112) 3 0 36.61
Simon Harmer lbw: Jack Leach 3 (17) 0 0 17.65
Sam Cook c: Archie Vaughan b: Migael Pretorius 8 (73) 1 0 10.96
Kasun Rajitha not out 7 (20) 1 0 35.00
Jamie Porter b: Craig Overton 19 (22) 3 0 86.36
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Craig Overton 13.2 5 35 2 0 0 2.62
Josh Davey 14 3 39 2 1 0 2.79
Lewis Gregory 17 3 56 0 4 0 3.29
Migael Pretorius 14 3 24 3 0 0 1.71
Jack Leach 30 12 35 3 0 0 1.17
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