Beau Webster's 112 Fires Warwickshire to Victory
Warwickshire have won by 6 wickets. Somerset batted first and posted 215/4 in 20 overs. Warwickshire chased down 216 in just 19.4 overs.
Jordan Hermann was the standout in the first innings, scoring 90* off 48 balls (SR 188). 5 sixes and 9 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 46 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Beau Webster anchored the innings with 112 off 61 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Warwickshire on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Jordan Thompson delivered figures of 2/32 in 3 overs (Econ 10.7). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
WAR lead the series 52-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 13 of the first innings was the inflection point — 23 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
112 off 61 balls (SR 184), 9 fours, 7 sixes
2/32 in 3 overs (Econ: 10.67)
90* off 48 balls (SR 188), 9 fours, 5 sixes
Verdict
Warwickshire showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Somerset came up short by 6 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. WAR lead the series 52-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.