Series #1784378918448
18/07/2026 - 07:05 PM
NO

Northants

69/15.0 Overs
VS
SO

Somerset

43/25.0 Overs

Somerset won the match by 26 run

Man of the MatchBanton

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Somerset Inning

69/15.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
BantonStriker
not out351642218.8
S
Smeed
lbw M Parkinson341433242.9
R
Rew
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total69/1 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Stone
1.0014014.00
T
Tongue
1.00606.00
A
Amir
1.0015015.00
W
White
1.0017017.00
M
M Parkinson
1.0017117.00

Partnerships

Banton & Smeed
Banton 35 · Smeed 34
69 (30b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5M Parkinson
1 Wkt17 Runs
4
1
6
6
0
W
Over 4White
17 Runs
6
4
0
1
0
6
Over 3Amir
15 Runs
6
0
1
4
4
0
Over 2Tongue
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 1Stone
14 Runs
4
1
4
1
0
4

Northants Inning

43/25.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
H
Hameed
c Banton b Gregory12820150.0
C
Clark
b Meredith 8601133.3
H
Haynes
not out13611216.7
M
MooresStriker
not out101010100.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total43/2 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Sam’s
2.001407.00
M
Meredith
1.0011111.00
G
Gregory
1.00717.00
O
Overton
1.0011011.00
Fielding Highlights
Banton
1 C

Partnerships

Hameed & Clark
Hameed 8 · Clark 8
16 (12b)
Hameed & Haynes
Hameed 4 · Haynes 0
4 (2b)
Moores & Haynes
Moores 10 · Haynes 13
23 (16b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5Sam’s
9 Runs
1
1
0
1
6
0
Over 4Overton
11 Runs
4
0
1
1
1
4
Over 3Gregory
1 Wkt7 Runs
4
W
0
1
1
1
Over 2Meredith
1 Wkt11 Runs
4
0
1
6
0
W
Over 1Sam’s
5 Runs
1
0
1
1
1
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Northants vs Somerset — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 Blast • Somerset won the match by 26 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 112 runs & 3 wickets
Somerset Top Batter: Banton — 35 (16b, 4x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: M Parkinson — 1/17 (1.0 ov)
Northants Top Batter: Haynes — 13 (6b, 1x4, 1x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Gregory — 1/7 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Banton & Smeed — 69 runs (30b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Banton (Somerset) — 61.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 5-over encounter of T20 Blast, Northants took on Somerset on Jul 18, 2026, 06:02 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Somerset won the match by 26 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 112 runs and 3 wickets fall between Somerset (69/1 in 5.0 overs) and Northants (43/2 in 5.0 overs).

2. Somerset Innings Breakdown (69/1)

Batting in the first innings, Somerset finished on 69/1 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.80 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Somerset accumulated 69 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Banton spearheaded the batting effort with 35 runs off 16 balls (including 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 218.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Smeed, who contributed 34 runs off 14 deliveries. With the ball in the first innings, M Parkinson led the bowling figures with 1/17 in 1.0 overs (economy 17.00), assisted by Tongue (0/6 in 1.0 overs).

3. Northants Chase & Second Innings Summary (43/2)

Pursuing a target of 70 runs for victory, Northants recorded 43/2 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.60 runs per over. Haynes anchored the chase for Northants with 13 runs from 6 balls (1 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 216.7), alongside Hameed who chipped in with 12 off 8 balls. Defending the total, Gregory delivered a key spell of 1/7 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.00, while Meredith finished with 1/11 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Banton and Smeed (Somerset), who combined for 69 runs off 30 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Banton 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—Banton (Somerset) topped the match rankings with 61.0 total points, followed closely by Smeed (60.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Banton.