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Somerset beat Hampshire by seven wickets on T20 Blast opening night

Somerset started their title defence with a seven-wicket win over Hampshire. Will Smeed's 59 off 29 balls set the tone on opening night of the Vitality Blast.

Defending champions Somerset beat Hampshire by seven wickets on the opening night of the 2026 Vitality Blast. Will Smeed scored 59 off 29 balls in the victory.

Somerset aim to become the first team to win back-to-back T20 Blast titles under a new format for the competition. The win came on the first night of matches across all groups.

Hampshire were unable to defend a total as Somerset chased it down with overs to spare in a dominant performance.

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  1. DevelopingMay 24, 2026 · CricHubb Desk
  2. SettledJul 14, 2026 · CricHubb Desk

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Somerset beat Hampshire by seven wickets on T20 Blast opening night · CricHubb