Craig Overton's 82 Fires Somerset to Victory
Somerset have won by 2 wickets. Yorkshire batted first and posted 161/9 in 20 overs. Somerset chased down 162 in just 19.5 overs.
Adam Lyth was the standout in the first innings, scoring 64 off 40 balls (SR 160). 3 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 45 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Craig Overton anchored the innings with 82 off 30 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Somerset on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Jake Ball delivered figures of 3/30 in 4 overs (Econ 7.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
SOM lead the series 75-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 3 of the first innings was the inflection point — 19 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
82* off 30 balls (SR 273), 9 fours, 5 sixes
3/30 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.50)
64 off 40 balls (SR 160), 6 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Somerset showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Yorkshire came up short by 2 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. SOM lead the series 75-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.