Somerset took a significant step towards securing a home quarter-final with a comfortable four-wicket victory over Gloucestershire at Taunton. Somerset’s decision to bowl first paid off as Craig Overton and Matt Henry dismantled Gloucestershire’s top order, reducing them to 9/3. Grant Roelefsen’s half-century lifted Gloucestershire to a competitive total of 186 runs.
In the second innings, Gloucestershire struck early blows, but Will Smeed’s fluent fifty stabilized Somerset’s chase. A crucial partnership between Ben Green and Kasey Aldridge sealed the victory for Somerset, with Craig Overton providing the finishing touches.
Gloucestershire’s 186 proved insufficient as Somerset reached the target with 3 balls to spare. Will Smeed top-scored with 78 runs, while Grant Roelefsen and Jack Taylor impressed for Gloucestershire. Somerset’s disciplined bowling and resilient batting display showcased their potential for the rest of the tournament.
Somerset’s win puts them in a strong position for a home quarter-final, while Gloucestershire will aim to regroup and find their winning form in upcoming matches.
Brief scores: Gloucestershire 186/8 in 20 overs (Grant Roelefsen 52, Jack Taylor 42*; Matt Henry 2-28) lost to Somerset 187/6 in 19.3 overs (Will Smeed 78, Ben Green 37; Zaman Akther 2-36) by four wickets
