Birmingham, September 14, 2024 – Somerset secured a spot in the Vitality Blast final after defeating Surrey by 6 wickets in the first semi-final at Edgbaston. A match-winning partnership between Sean Dickson and James Rew guided Somerset to victory, chasing down Surrey’s target of 154 with 8 balls to spare.
Surrey’s Competitive Total:
Surrey’s innings got off to a fast start, thanks to Dan Lawrence (19 off 11) and Dom Sibley (48 off 36), who provided a solid foundation. However, Somerset’s bowlers struck back, with Lewis Gregory (3/15) and Josh Davey (3/34) delivering crucial blows. Surrey found themselves losing wickets at regular intervals, and despite some middle-order resistance from Laurie Evans (22 off 19), they ended up with a score of 153/9.
Somerset’s Reply:
Somerset’s chase started on a shaky note, with openers Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Will Smeed both dismissed without scoring. Daniel Worrall (2/15) bowled brilliantly upfront, leaving Somerset reeling at 7/3.
However, Sean Dickson and James Rew formed a match-winning partnership, stabilizing the innings. Dickson’s aggressive approach, scoring 78 off 57 balls, combined with Rew’s composed 62 off 44 balls*, anchored Somerset’s recovery. Their 144-run partnership for the fourth wicket took the game away from Surrey, with Somerset chasing down the target in 18.4 overs.
Key Performances:
- Sean Dickson: 78 off 57 balls, 8 fours, 3 sixes
- James Rew: 62* off 44 balls, 5 fours, 3 sixes
- Daniel Worrall: 4 overs, 2/15
- Lewis Gregory: 4 overs, 3/15
Records and Notable Moments:
- Sean Dickson’s innings was the backbone of Somerset’s successful chase, showcasing his ability to step up in pressure situations.
- Daniel Worrall’s early breakthroughs gave Surrey hope, but they couldn’t capitalize on the early collapse, as Somerset’s middle order steadied the ship.
Brief Scores:
Surrey: 153/9 in 20 overs (Dom Sibley 48, Lewis Gregory 3/15, Josh Davey 3/34)
Somerset: 159/4 in 18.4 overs (Sean Dickson 78, James Rew 62*, Daniel Worrall 2/15)
Result: Somerset won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: Sean Dickson (78 off 57 balls)
Somerset’s victory sees them advance to the Vitality Blast Final, where they will look to capture the title after a well-rounded performance in this semi-final.
