1
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0
0
6
0
= 7
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SOM vs SUR, 78th T20, T20 Blast 2023 summary
SOM
167-9(20.0)
Surrey won by 28 runs 🏆
SUR
(20.0)195-9
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P'ship : 21(16)
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2:02 AM IST | Deepak: Surrey's bowlers staged a remarkable comeback in the second half of the innings, showcasing excellent skills and determination. Their collective effort resulted in a comprehensive victory, winning the match by a margin of 28 runs. Somerset were in a commanding position till the first half of the innings but they triggered a massive collapse in the second half of the innings, and they had to bear the brunt of it.
Chasing Surrey's challenging total of 195 runs, Somerset had a disappointing start to their innings. They lost the wickets of Will Smeed and Tom Kohler-Cadmore early on, with Smeed scoring only 8 runs and Kohler-Cadmore contributing just 9 runs. By the 4th over, Somerset found themselves struggling at 30/2.
Previously, following an invitation to bat, Surrey posted a formidable 195 runs in 20 overs. They got off to a flying start as both their openers, Will Jacks and Laurie Evans, played with authority and forged 71 runs for the first wicket. However, they lost wickets in quick succession in the middle overs, but a swashbuckling inning from Chris Jordan helped Surrey touch the 195-run mark. Jordan tore apart Matt Henry in the penultimate over of the innings and remained unbeaten on 36 runs off a mere 12 balls.
Chasing Surrey's challenging total of 195 runs, Somerset had a disappointing start to their innings. They lost the wickets of Will Smeed and Tom Kohler-Cadmore early on, with Smeed scoring only 8 runs and Kohler-Cadmore contributing just 9 runs. By the 4th over, Somerset found themselves struggling at 30/2.
Tom Banton and Tom Abell initiated a recovery for Somerset, scoring runs at a rapid rate and putting their team in a commanding position. However, despite their efforts, fate intervened unfavorably. Banton was dismissed after scoring 53 runs, while Abell departed for 39 runs. Following the departure of the well-set batsmen, Somerset suffered a significant collapse, losing wickets in succession. In the end, they were restricted to 167/9 at the end of 20 overs.
From the bowling front, Sam Curran shone with the ball for Surrey as he bagged 5 wickets and gave away a mere 26 runs in 4 overs. Chris Jordan chipped in with a couple of wickets, while Gus Atkinson contributed one wicket to Somerset's downfall.
From the bowling front, Sam Curran shone with the ball for Surrey as he bagged 5 wickets and gave away a mere 26 runs in 4 overs. Chris Jordan chipped in with a couple of wickets, while Gus Atkinson contributed one wicket to Somerset's downfall.
OVER 20
Somerset
167/9
Matt Henry
14(9)
Josh Davey
5(10)
Tom Lawes
0-21(3.0)
19.6 T Lawes to M Henry
0 Another yorker to end the proceedings. Pitched right on the leg stump, Henry digs it out back to the bowler. Surrey win by 28 runs.
19.5 T Lawes to M Henry
0 A toe crushing yorker on the pads. Henry gets hit on his left toe this time through to the keeper.
19.4 T Lawes to J Davey
1 Full on the middle stump. Pushed to the right of Overton at long on for one.
19.3 T Lawes to J Davey
0 Full toss down the leg side. Davey swings and misses, no signal from the umpire.
19.2 T Lawes to M Henry
1 Full on the leg stump. Hits it hard towards Overton at long on for just one.
19.1 T Lawes to J Davey
1lb Over the wicket. Full and angled down on the pads. Henry swings, misses and collects a leg bye in the square leg region.
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