Rew hundred, Overton grit help Somerset to first win of season
James Rew savours his "best innings" as hosts pull off remarkable fourth-innings chase
02/05Result
21st Match, County Championship Division One at Taunton, May 2-5 2025
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![Essex]( "Essex")
206 & 259 -
![Somerset]( "Somerset")
145 & 325/7 (93.4 ov)
02/05Result
21st Match, County Championship Division One at Taunton, May 2-5 2025
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![Essex]( "Essex")
206 & 259 -
![Somerset]( "Somerset")
145 & 325/7 (93.4 ov)
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Somerset , elected to field first
Season
Hours of play (local time)
11.00 start, Lunch 13.00-13.40, Tea 15.40-16.00, Close 18.00
Match days
2,3,4,5 May 2025 (4-day match)
Umpires
Match Referee
Points
Somerset 19, Essex 3
Scorecard Summary
ESSEX 206 (88.2 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Dean Elgar30 (76)
- Noah Thain41 (112)
- Jack Leach3/35 (30)
- Migael Pretorius3/24 (14)
SOMERSET 145 (46.3 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Josh Davey27 (75)
- Migael Pretorius24 (20)
- Simon Harmer4/43 (19)
- Kasun Rajitha2/26 (5)
ESSEX 259 (78.4 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Michael Pepper36 (60)
- Jordan Cox*103 (156)
- Jack Leach3/73 (29.4)
- Migael Pretorius3/36 (14)
SOMERSET 325/7 (93.4 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Lewis Gregory57 (87)
- James Rew116 (189)
- Simon Harmer4/120 (38.4)
- Jamie Porter1/43 (12)
Match Coverage
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James Rew savours his "best innings" as hosts pull off remarkable fourth-innings chase
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James Rew holds the key in cliffhanger after Cox injury scare
Batter unbeaten on 65 with 105 still needed and four wickets standing
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