Somerset vs Hampshire — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Blast Super League • Somerset won the match by 2 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Blast Super League, Somerset took on Hampshire on Nov 23, 2025, 06:43 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Somerset won the match by 2 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 351 runs and 13 wickets fall between Hampshire (175/5 in 20.0 overs) and Somerset (176/8 in 19.0 overs).
2. Hampshire Innings Breakdown (175/5)
Batting in the first innings, Hampshire finished on 175/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.75 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Hampshire accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Joe Weatherley spearheaded the batting effort with 62 runs off 37 balls (including 7 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 167.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Tom Prest , who contributed 42 runs off 31 deliveries, while Liam Dawson added 21 (16b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 2, byes: 1, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Lewis Gregory led the bowling figures with 2/28 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.00), assisted by Jake Ball (1/26 in 4.0 overs).
3. Somerset Chase & Second Innings Summary (176/8)
Pursuing a target of 176 runs for victory, Somerset recorded 176/8 in 19.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.26 runs per over. James Rew anchored the chase for Somerset with 64 runs from 39 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 164.1), alongside Tom Lammonby who chipped in with 40 off 11 balls. Defending the total, Liam Dawson delivered a key spell of 4/41 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.25, while Chris Wood finished with 2/30 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Fletcha Middleton and Tom Prest (Hampshire), who combined for 60 runs off 50 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Tom Kohler-Cadmore making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Liam Dawson (Hampshire) topped the match rankings with 166.0 total points, followed closely by James Rew (105.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to James Rew .