Somerset vs Northamptonshire - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2026
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The Cooper Associates County Ground
St James Street, Taunton, England
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jul 2022). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOM vs GLA 04 Jun 2026 | 202/6 (20) | 203/6 (20) | 405 |
| SOM vs WAR 07 Jun 2026 | 215/4 (20) | 216/4 (19.4) | 431 |
| SOM vs GLO 26 Jun 2026 | 194/7 (20) | 176/7 (20) | 370 |
| SOM vs NOR 10 Jul 2026 | 162/8 (20) | 165/3 (15) | 327 |
| SOM vs WOR 12 Jul 2026 | 194/7 (20) | 116/10 (16) | 310 |
SOM at The Cooper Associates County Ground
Top Scorer
Tom Abell
1510 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Lewis Gregory
63 wkts
NOR at The Cooper Associates County Ground
Top Scorer
Lewis McManus
76 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Ben Sanderson
2 wkts
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Projected Win Probability
Somerset
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smeed | 31.6 | 21 | 149.0 | 3.4 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 66.4 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 23.3 | 18 | 132.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 51.4 |
| James Rew | 36.1 | 25 | 146.0 | 3.5 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 71.6 |
| Thomas Rew | 13.5 | 9 | 143.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 32.4 |
| Joshua Thomas | 12.1 | 10 | 126.7 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 13 | 9.6 | 0.2 | - | - | 58.7 |
| Daniel Sams | 13.1 | 8 | 173.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 36 | 11.0 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 85.1 |
| Craig Overton | 9.7 | 7 | 143.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 33 | 9.3 | 0.9 | - | 0.0 | 78.2 |
| Lewis Goldsworthy | 12.0 | 10 | 118.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 28 | 10.4 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 57.9 |
| Josh Shaw | 5.3 | 4 | 124.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 32 | 11.1 | 0.2 | - | - | 68.1 |
| Jake Ball | 2.7 | 4 | 67.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 36 | 11.0 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 72.9 |
| Riley Meredith | 3.4 | 5 | 65.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 40 | 11.3 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 81.5 |
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| Lewis Gregory | 19.6 | 13 | 156.4 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 29 | 10.2 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 86.6 |
| Jack Leach | 4.5 | 5 | 92.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 30 | 9.6 | 0.4 | - | 0.2 | 66.9 |
| Migael Pretorius | 3.8 | 3 | 117.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 37 | 12.0 | 0.3 | - | - | 58.6 |
| JT Langridge | 9.8 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 30 | 8.5 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 55.9 |
| Finley Hill | 9.8 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 30 | 8.5 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 55.9 |
| Archie Vaughan | 9.8 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 30 | 8.5 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 55.9 |
| James Theedom | 9.8 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 30 | 8.5 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 55.9 |
| Tom Banton | 23.6 | 17 | 142.6 | 2.4 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.9 | - | 0.1 | 55.1 |
| Jordan Hermann | 25.3 | 20 | 127.3 | 2.4 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Alfie Ogborne | 4.9 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 35 | 10.5 | 0.5 | - | - | 46.8 |
| Tom Lammonby | 14.6 | 12 | 127.2 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 4 | 8.8 | 0.9 | - | 0.1 | 40.2 |
| Tom Abell | 20.4 | 17 | 120.9 | 1.9 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 40.0 |
| Kian Roberts | 17.7 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 38.8 |
Northamptonshire
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Vasconcelos | 28.5 | 20 | 142.8 | 4.1 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 61.9 |
| Chris Lynn | 38.9 | 24 | 164.6 | 4.1 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 79.8 |
| Nathan McSweeney | 29.6 | 23 | 127.1 | 2.9 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 58.6 |
| Saif Zaib | 20.3 | 13 | 156.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 10 | 10.2 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 58.9 |
| Louis Kimber | 18.4 | 11 | 167.0 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 8 | 10.0 | 0.5 | - | - | 55.2 |
| David Willey | 24.2 | 16 | 147.8 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 35 | 10.1 | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 96.1 |
| Lewis McManus | 12.5 | 9 | 146.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | 0.1 | 33.3 |
| Calvin Harrison | 10.4 | 9 | 117.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 30 | 9.2 | 0.9 | - | 0.0 | 75.3 |
| James Sales | 5.6 | 5 | 106.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 28 | 10.4 | 0.2 | - | - | 66.8 |
| George Scrimshaw | 2.4 | 4 | 60.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 35 | 10.5 | 0.2 | - | - | 75.8 |
| Raphael Weatherall | 5.3 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 33 | 12.7 | 0.2 | - | - | 70.4 |
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| Ben Sanderson | 6.2 | 6 | 111.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 33 | 9.4 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 87.8 |
| Luke Procter | 9.0 | 6 | 150.7 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 29 | 10.8 | 0.3 | - | - | 67.4 |
| Justin Broad | 24.5 | 18 | 140.2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 8 | 10.9 | 0.4 | - | - | 61.0 |
| Aadi Sharma | 10.6 | 9 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 57.5 |
| Arush Buchake | 10.6 | 9 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 57.5 |
| Angus Miller | 10.6 | 9 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 57.5 |
| Dominic Leech | 5.3 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 24 | 8.9 | 0.0 | - | - | 55.3 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 3.4 | 4 | 94.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 38 | 10.8 | 0.2 | - | - | 55.2 |
| Tiaan Cornelius Louw | 5.3 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 48.6 |
| Nirvan Ramesh | 5.3 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 48.6 |
| Harry Conway | 4.9 | 5 | 95.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 35 | 11.2 | 0.0 | - | - | 46.1 |
| Gus Miller | 5.6 | 4 | 137.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.0 | - | - | 45.8 |
| Liam Guthrie | 5.3 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.0 | - | - | 44.7 |
| Stuart Van Der Merwe | 19.0 | 15 | 135.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 41.1 |
| Rob Keogh | 15.5 | 13 | 117.7 | 1.5 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 31.1 |
| George Bartlett | 6.6 | 6 | 112.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | - | 19.9 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | Northamptonshire | 48.4 | 96.1 |
| Daniel Sams | Somerset | 43.6 | 85.1 |
| Lewis Gregory | Somerset | 43.0 | 86.6 |
| Riley Meredith | Somerset | 42.1 | 81.5 |
| Ben Sanderson | Northamptonshire | 41.9 | 87.8 |
| James Rew | Somerset | 41.5 | 71.6 |
| Craig Overton | Somerset | 40.4 | 78.2 |
| Calvin Harrison | Northamptonshire | 40.3 | 75.3 |
| Chris Lynn | Northamptonshire | 39.3 | 79.8 |
| Raphael Weatherall | Northamptonshire | 39.0 | 70.4 |
| George Scrimshaw | Northamptonshire | 37.3 | 75.8 |
| Nathan McSweeney | Northamptonshire | 36.8 | 58.6 |
| Will Smeed | Somerset | 36.5 | 66.4 |
| Jake Ball | Somerset | 35.5 | 72.9 |
| Josh Shaw | Somerset | 35.1 | 68.1 |
| Luke Procter | Northamptonshire | 34.4 | 67.4 |
| James Sales | Northamptonshire | 34.2 | 66.8 |
| Justin Broad | Northamptonshire | 33.6 | 61.0 |
| Tom Banton | Somerset | 32.7 | 55.1 |
| Ricardo Vasconcelos | Northamptonshire | 32.7 | 61.9 |
| Jack Leach | Somerset | 31.4 | 66.9 |
| Joshua Thomas | Somerset | 30.4 | 58.7 |
| Migael Pretorius | Somerset | 30.1 | 58.6 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Somerset | 29.6 | 51.4 |
| Jordan Hermann | Somerset | 29.2 | 50.0 |
| Saif Zaib | Northamptonshire | 29.1 | 58.9 |
| Lewis Goldsworthy | Somerset | 29.1 | 57.9 |
| Louis Kimber | Northamptonshire | 27.7 | 55.2 |
| Tom Abell | Somerset | 25.0 | 40.0 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Northamptonshire | 24.9 | 55.2 |
| Tom Lammonby | Somerset | 24.8 | 40.2 |
| Dominic Leech | Northamptonshire | 24.4 | 55.3 |
| Aadi Sharma | Northamptonshire | 23.6 | 57.5 |
| Arush Buchake | Northamptonshire | 23.6 | 57.5 |
| Angus Miller | Northamptonshire | 23.6 | 57.5 |
| JT Langridge | Somerset | 22.8 | 55.9 |
| Finley Hill | Somerset | 22.8 | 55.9 |
| Archie Vaughan | Somerset | 22.8 | 55.9 |
| James Theedom | Somerset | 22.8 | 55.9 |
| Lewis McManus | Northamptonshire | 22.5 | 33.3 |
| Stuart Van Der Merwe | Northamptonshire | 22.0 | 41.1 |
| Alfie Ogborne | Somerset | 21.7 | 46.8 |
| Harry Conway | Northamptonshire | 20.7 | 46.1 |
| Kian Roberts | Somerset | 20.7 | 38.8 |
| Rob Keogh | Northamptonshire | 19.5 | 31.1 |
| Thomas Rew | Somerset | 18.8 | 32.4 |
| Tiaan Cornelius Louw | Northamptonshire | 18.3 | 48.6 |
| Nirvan Ramesh | Northamptonshire | 18.3 | 48.6 |
| Gus Miller | Northamptonshire | 15.6 | 45.8 |
| Liam Guthrie | Northamptonshire | 15.3 | 44.7 |
| George Bartlett | Northamptonshire | 13.1 | 19.9 |
Northamptonshire · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lynn | c Lewis Gregory b Jake Ball | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 |
| Ricardo Vasconcelos | c Will Smeed b Craig Overton | 23 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 143.75 |
| Nathan McSweeney | c Craig Overton b Lewis Goldsworthy | 14 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Lewis McManus (wk) | c Daniel Sams b Jake Ball | 76 | 43 | 7 | 4 | 176.74 |
| David Willey (c) | c Joshua Thomas b Daniel Sams | 12 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Saif Zaib | c Tom Kohler-Cadmore b Riley Meredith | 23 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 143.75 |
| Louis Kimber | c Will Smeed b Daniel Sams | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Angus Miller | b Daniel Sams | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| James Sales | not out | 4* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Somerset · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Overton | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Meredith | 4 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Ball | 4 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Thomas | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Lewis Goldsworthy | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Sams | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Somerset · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smeed | c Fielder b Ben Sanderson | 46 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 230 |
| Thomas Rew | c Saif Zaib b David Willey | 46 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 230 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | not out | 38* | 28 | 0 | 4 | 135.71 |
| James Rew (wk) | c Louis Kimber b George Scrimshaw | 24 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Joshua Thomas | not out | 1* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
Northamptonshire · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey (c) | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sanderson | 4 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 |
| James Sales | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Saif Zaib | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| George Scrimshaw | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 | 4 | 0 |
| Gus Miller | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Louis Kimber | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Daniel Sams
SOM
|
116.3 |
| 2 |
Lewis McManus
NOR
|
98.1 |
| 3 |
Will Smeed
SOM
|
80.4 |
| 4 |
Thomas Rew
SOM
|
80.4 |
| 5 |
David Willey
NOR
|
56.1 |
| 6 |
Ben Sanderson
NOR
|
40.9 |
| 7 |
Saif Zaib
NOR
|
38.6 |
| 8 |
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
SOM
|
36.5 |
| 9 |
Ricardo Vasconcelos
NOR
|
36.2 |
| 10 |
Jake Ball
SOM
|
34.5 |
| 11 |
Craig Overton
SOM
|
33.3 |
| 12 |
Riley Meredith
SOM
|
30.6 |
| 13 |
George Scrimshaw
NOR
|
29.0 |
| 14 |
James Rew
SOM
|
26.6 |
| 15 |
Lewis Goldsworthy
SOM
|
24.9 |
| 16 |
Nathan McSweeney
NOR
|
16.7 |
| 17 |
James Sales
NOR
|
5.4 |
| 18 |
Joshua Thomas
SOM
|
3.8 |
| 19 |
Louis Kimber
NOR
|
3.0 |
| 20 |
Gus Miller
NOR
|
2.1 |
| 21 |
Chris Lynn
NOR
|
1.1 |
| 22 |
Angus Miller
NOR
|
0.6 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
Somerset beat Northamptonshire by 7 wickets (with 30 balls remaining) – T20 Blast Match Report
Somerset won by 7 wickets (with 30 balls remaining) in the 96th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton. A devastating opening partnership from Will Smeed and Thomas Rew dismantled Northamptonshire’s bowling attack, with Somerset chasing down 163 in just 15 overs to inflict a first defeat on the league leaders.
Northamptonshire’s Innings – McManus Fires but Falls Short
Somerset won the toss and elected to bowl, but Northamptonshire made early inroads through Ricardo Vasconcelos (23 off 16, 5 fours) and Nathan McSweeney (14 off 14, 1 four). The early momentum evaporated when Chris Lynn departed for just 1 at 24/1 in the 3rd over, setting the tone for a fragile middle order.
The innings pivoted on Lewis McManus, who produced a stunning counter-attack with 76 off 43 balls (7 fours, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of 177. McManus carried Northamptonshire from 63/3 in the 9th over to 162/8, building a crucial 99-run stand with Saif Zaib (23 off 16, 3 fours). However, the loss of key batsmen around him – David Willey fell for 12 at 90/5 in the 12th over, and Louis Kimber managed just 1 at 132/7 – left Northamptonshire short of a total that might have proved competitive.
Daniel Sams was the standout bowler for Somerset, claiming 3/16 from 4 overs at an economy of 4.0 – a miserly display that proved decisive. Jake Ball took 2/48 from 4 overs, while Craig Overton and Riley Meredith each claimed a wicket. Northamptonshire’s 162/8 looked competitive on paper, but the quality of Somerset’s bowling attack would prove too much.
Somerset’s Chase – Smeed and Rew Blitz
Somerset’s reply was a masterclass in aggressive batting. Will Smeed and Thomas Rew came out swinging, combining for 92 runs off just 40 balls in a devastating opening stand. Smeed struck 46 off 20 (7 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 230, while Rew matched him with 46 off 20 (5 fours, 3 sixes) at an identical strike rate of 230. The pair took Northamptonshire’s attack apart, reaching 74/1 by the 5th over before Smeed fell at 74/1 in the 5th.
Rew’s dismissal at 106/2 in the 8th over brought Tom Kohler-Cadmore to the crease, and he continued the onslaught with an unbeaten 38 off 28 (4 sixes) at a strike rate of 136. James Rew contributed 24 off 18 (4 fours) before Somerset sealed the chase at 165/3 in just 15 overs, with 30 balls remaining. The margin of victory – 7 wickets – underscored the gulf in quality between the two sides on the night.
David Willey was the pick of Northamptonshire’s bowlers with 1/34 from 4 overs, while Ben Sanderson and George Scrimshaw each took a wicket. But with Smeed and Rew in such devastating form, nothing could stem the Somerset tide.
Statz MVP: Daniel Sams (Statz Rating: 117.88)
Daniel Sams earns the Statz MVP award with a mi_rating of 117.88. His 3/16 from 4 overs set the tone for Somerset’s victory, strangling Northamptonshire’s batting with precision bowling at an economy of 4.0. Sams’ control in the powerplay and death overs proved the difference between a competitive total and one that Somerset could dismantle with ease. No official Man of the Match was awarded.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Daniel Sams (SOM) – Statz Rating: 117.88 | 3/16 from 4 overs – Economical bowling display that strangled Northamptonshire’s middle order.
- Lewis McManus (NOR) – Statz Rating: 99.46 | 76 off 43 (SR 177, 7 fours, 4 sixes) – Lone bright spot in Northamptonshire’s innings but fell short of rescue.
- Will Smeed (SOM) – Statz Rating: 81.56 | 46 off 20 (SR 230, 7 fours, 2 sixes) – Explosive opening that set Somerset’s chase alight.
- Thomas Rew (SOM) – Statz Rating: 81.56 | 46 off 20 (SR 230, 5 fours, 3 sixes) – Matched Smeed’s brilliance in a devastating opening partnership.
- David Willey (NOR) – Statz Rating: 56.88 | 12 off 12 with bat, 1/34 from 4 overs – Solid all-round effort in a losing cause.
Turning Point
The match turned in Somerset’s opening overs. Will Smeed and Thomas Rew took Northamptonshire’s attack apart from ball one, racing to 74/1 by the 5th over. By the time Smeed fell at 74/1 in the 5th over (ball 5.2), Somerset had already established such momentum that the chase was effectively over. Northamptonshire’s bowlers never recovered, and the 30-ball margin of victory reflected the dominance of Somerset’s batting display.
Match Context
This was the 96th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 group stage. Somerset (8th, 5W 5L, 20pts) pick up a crucial home win to keep their playoff hopes alive, moving to 6 wins from 11 matches. Northamptonshire (1st, 9W 1L, 36pts) suffer their first defeat of the season, though they remain clear at the top with a net run rate of 1.432. The loss serves as a reminder that even the strongest sides can be dismantled by clinical batting and bowling on their day. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, and check out the bet builder for more analysis.
Somerset vs Northamptonshire: who played
Somerset won by 7 wickets (with 30 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2026 at The Cooper Associates County Ground on 10 July 2026. Lewis McManus top-scored with 76 off 43 balls and Daniel Sams took 3/16.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Somerset vs Northamptonshire?
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Who won Somerset vs Northamptonshire?
Somerset won by 7 wickets (with 30 balls remaining).
When and where was Somerset vs Northamptonshire played?
Somerset vs Northamptonshire was played at The Cooper Associates County Ground, St James Street, Taunton on Friday 10 July 2026, in T20 Blast 2026.
What were the final scores in Somerset vs Northamptonshire?
Somerset scored 165/3 in 15 overs. Northamptonshire scored 162/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Somerset vs Northamptonshire?
Daniel Sams was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 116/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Somerset vs Northamptonshire?
Lewis McManus top-scored with 76 off 43 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Somerset vs Northamptonshire?
Daniel Sams took 3/16 in 4 overs.