Leach leads the way as Somerset seal dominant win
Spinner takes five-for as Essex resistance is worn away on final day
20/08Result
44th Match, County Championship Division One at Taunton, Aug 20-23 2026
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![Somerset]( "Somerset")
469 & 103/2 (19.2 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
158 & 412 (f/o)
20/08Result
44th Match, County Championship Division One at Taunton, Aug 20-23 2026
-
![Somerset]( "Somerset")
469 & 103/2 (19.2 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
158 & 412 (f/o)
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Essex , elected to field first
Season
Match days
20,21,22,23 August 2026 (4-day match)
Umpires
Match Referee
Points
Somerset 22, Essex 2
Scorecard Summary
SOMERSET 469 (127.5 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Henry Nicholls96 (191)
- Josh Thomas110 (162)
- Shane Snater3/96 (26)
- Sam Cook4/92 (29)
ESSEX 158 (42.4 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Matt Critchley50 (88)
- Paul Walter48 (70)
- Lewis Gregory3/29 (6)
- Jack Leach4/37 (13)
ESSEX 412 f/o (161.1 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Matt Critchley94 (236)
- Charlie Allison114 (254)
- Jack Leach5/81 (55.2)
- Archie Vaughan3/123 (40.1)
SOMERSET 103/2 (19.2 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Tom Lammonby*39 (54)
- Josh Thomas31 (29)
- Tom Westley0/10 (2)
- Simon Harmer2/39 (9.2)
Match Coverage
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