Somerset vs Surrey — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 Blast • Somerset won the match by 5 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of T20 Blast, Somerset took on Surrey on Jul 18, 2026, 06:23 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Somerset won the match by 5 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 101 runs and 4 wickets fall between Somerset (53/2 in 5.0 overs) and Surrey (48/2 in 5.0 overs).
2. Somerset Innings Breakdown (53/2)
Batting in the first innings, Somerset finished on 53/2 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.60 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Somerset accumulated 53 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Rew spearheaded the batting effort with 22 runs off 10 balls (including 3 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 220.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Smeed, who contributed 20 runs off 14 deliveries, while Cadmore added 6 (2b). With the ball in the first innings, Atkinson led the bowling figures with 1/8 in 1.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by Jacks (1/20 in 2.0 overs).
3. Surrey Chase & Second Innings Summary (48/2)
Pursuing a target of 54 runs for victory, Surrey recorded 48/2 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.60 runs per over. Pope anchored the chase for Surrey with 18 runs from 10 balls (2 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 180.0), alongside Roy who chipped in with 13 off 8 balls. Defending the total, Meredith delivered a key spell of 2/14 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 14.00, while Overton finished with 0/6 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Smeed and Rew (Somerset), who combined for 39 runs off 22 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Rew 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—Meredith (Somerset) topped the match rankings with 53.0 total points, followed closely by Jacks (51.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Meredith .