Somerset

Somerset County Cricket Club, one of the stalwarts of English domestic cricket, has an intriguing history that stretches back to the closing years of the 19th century. Established in 1875, Somerset emerged from a conglomerate of local cricketers eager to formalise their contests and pursue competitive cricket with more ambition. Over the years, the club has been a crucible of talent and home to numerous celebrated players who have worn the Somerset colours with pride.

Despite sporadic success and a lack of County Championship titles, Somerset's journey through the cricketing landscape has been anything but uneventful. The team clinched the Gillette Cup thrice in the late 1970s and early ’80s and lifted the Sunday League title multiple times, evidencing their one-day prowess. More recently, the team claimed glory in the 2005 Twenty20 Cup by showcasing their adaptability to the shorter format, a trait they have since become synonymous with.

The club's roster has played host to a glittering array of talent. Sir Ian Botham and Sir Viv Richards, two titans of the game, graced the County Ground in Taunton. Both drained defences with their aggressive style, epitomising Somerset's fearless approach. Marcus Trescothick, a mainstay for the team, became a Somerset legend through his steadfast performances and leadership. James Hildreth, a stalwart of the modern era, encapsulated Somerset’s cricket with his elegant batting and prolific run-scoring record.

Somerset's rivalry with Gloucestershire, another West Country club, stirs up historical passion and fans relish these encounters as a highlight of the cricketing calendar. These matches are often fiercely contested, reflecting the local pride at stake.

The quintessential Somerset team plays with a blend of flair and tenacity, often leaning on young local talents who add vigour and enthusiasm. Moreover, Somerset is renowned for developing promising players who take pride in their roots.

The home turf, the County Ground in Taunton, exudes a quaint charm with its distinct character. The loyal, spirited Somerset supporters contribute to an electric atmosphere, their cheers echoing across the outfield, influencing the fortunes out on the pitch. The humble 'Ciderabad' moniker lends a playful homage to the region’s famed cider production, reflecting the cultural spirit intertwining cricket and community.

In essence, Somerset remains a beloved institution, known for its community ethos, intense rivalries and rich lineage of great players, forever etched in the annals of cricket history even if the coveted Championship title has stayed elusive.

County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - April 18, 2025

Hampshire

336/10 (93)

Somerset

184/10 (54) & 163/2 (61.3)

Match drawn

County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - April 11, 2025

Sussex

294/10 (74.4) & 501/7 (131)

Somerset

201/10 (46) & 334/10 (99.3)

Sussex won by 260 runs

County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - April 4, 2025

Somerset

670/7 (149.4)

Worcestershire

154/10 (45.3) & 485/9 (200)

Match drawn

County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - September 26, 2024

Somerset

136/10 (53.5) & 180/10 (53.3)

Hampshire

196/10 (60.4) & 121/5 (27)

Hampshire won by 5 wickets

County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - September 17, 2024

Lancashire

140/10 (40) & 398/10 (140.3)

Somerset

146/10 (39.5) & 224/10 (69.3)

Lancashire won by 168 runs

Play Offs, Final, T20 Blast - September 14, 2024

Somerset

124/10 (19.4)

Gloucestershire

129/2 (15)

Gloucestershire won by 8 wickets (with 30 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Matthew Taylor

Play Offs, Semi Final, T20 Blast - September 14, 2024

Surrey

153/9 (20)

Somerset

159/4 (18.4)

Somerset won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Sean Dickson

County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - September 9, 2024

Somerset

317/10 (95.5) & 224/10 (63.3)

Surrey

321/10 (112.2) & 109/10 (78)

Somerset won by 111 runs

Play Offs, Quarter Final, T20 Blast - September 5, 2024

Northamptonshire

198/5 (20)

Somerset

215/3 (20)

Somerset won by 17 runs

Player of the Match

Tom Banton

County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - August 29, 2024

Somerset

492/10 (116.2) & 263/5 (52)

Durham

336/10 (100.1) & 126/10 (60.3)

Somerset won by 293 runs

James Hildreth
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Roelof van der Merwe
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 40

Steven Davies
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 38

Peter Trego
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 43

Max Waller
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 37

Josh Davey
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Lewis Gregory
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Johann Myburgh
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 44

Jamie Overton
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 31

Corey Anderson
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Tom Abell
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Craig Overton
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Jerome Taylor
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 40

Tom Banton
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Ben Green
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Jim Allenby
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Adam Hose
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Tim Groenewald
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Michael Leask
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 34

Paul van Meekeren
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Dean Elgar
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 37

Babar Azam
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 30

Tom Lammonby
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Edward Byrom
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 27

George Bartlett
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 27

Oliver Sale
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 29

Will Smeed
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 23

Lewis Goldsworthy
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 24

Marchant de Lange
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 34

Jack Brooks
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Jack Leach
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 33

Devon Conway
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Rilee Rossouw
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 35

Peter Siddle
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 30

Matt Henry
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Sean Dickson
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Shoaib Bashir
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 21

Kasey Aldridge
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Ish Sodhi
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 32

Riley Meredith
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 28

Jake Ball
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Sonny Baker
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 23

George Thomas
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 21

Migael Pretorius
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

James Rew
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 21

Marcus Trescothick
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 49

Azhar Ali
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 40

Geoff Barnett
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Dominic Bess
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 27

Murali Vijay
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 41

Ned Leonard
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 22

Matt Renshaw
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 29

Amar Virdi
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 26

Imam ul Haq
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 29

Sajid Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 31

Andrew Umeed
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 29

Cameron Bancroft
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 32

Alfie Ogborne
Position: Bowler
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Neil Wagner
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Archie Vaughan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 19

Brett Randell
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

The Cooper Associates County Ground
City: St James Street, Taunton
Country: England
Capacity: 6500

Edgbaston
City: Birmingham
Country: England
Capacity: 24803