Somerset Seconds enjoyed three full days play in the north west of England but eventually went down by two wickets in their championship match against Lancashire at Blackpool, that ended with a day to spare after the extra half hour was taken on the third day.

Resuming on their overnight score of 56 for 3, Somerset reached 254 for 9, with Joe Tucker being unable to bat because of a back injury. Pete Trego top scored for Somerset with 61, whilst Wes Durston made 49.

Requiring 215 to win, Lancashire just managed to pass the Somerset total, scoring 218 for 8 to win by two wickets.

Somerset Seconds play three matches in the 2nd XI Trophy next week. On Monday they entertain Worcestershire at the County ground, on Tuesday they travel to Bristol to play Gloucestershire and on Wednesday they return to Taunton to take on Glamorgan.

Having reached the final of the 2nd XI Trophy last season before losing out to Surrey Somerset Seconds will be keen to try and go one stage further this year.

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